Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) shares began Monday pointed higher, as the Milford, Mass.-based company announced that its Board of Directors has been named 2024 "Public Company Board of the Year" by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) New England Chapter. This award recognizes exceptional corporate knowledge, leadership, and governance of directors in New England.
Waters Corporation Board of Directors named 2024 "Public Company Board of the Year" by the NACD New England Chapter
Waters Chairman Dr. Flemming Ornskov and Dr. Udit Batra, Waters President and CEO will accept the award on behalf of the company at the NACD New England Chapter's 16th annual celebration being held on April 24, 2024, at the Seaport Hotel in Boston.
"We are proud of the Waters board, which comprises leaders with diverse backgrounds and the skills and expertise we need to drive shareholder value creation," said Chairman Dr. Flemming Ornskov. "Equally as important, we have added new board members who bring fresh perspectives as we evolve our company and governance practices to ensure we remain well positioned for our next phase of growth."
Waters, a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 60 years.
WAT shares jumped $2.26 to $322.40.
