Published 11-01-11
Submitted by AccountAbility
Mr. Abdallah S. Jum’ah, former President and CEO of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, has joined the top governance body for AccountAbility, the international corporate responsibility organization.
Mr. Jum’ah will be part of a veritable “Who’s Who” of prominent CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders from the public and private sectors, and civil society who comprise the AccountAbility Advisory Council. The newly-appointed Advisory Council will provide strategic guidance and facilitate AccountAbility’s mission of advancing corporate responsibility and sustainability by increasing the impact of its standards, shaping a leading research agenda, and delivering transformative service solutions.
“AccountAbility is well-known in the Mideast for its work helping companies and governments address the region’s critical challenges and opportunities – employment, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, health, and education and skills building,” noted Jum’ah. “I am committed to working with AccountAbility to facilitate the ‘mainstreaming’ of corporate responsibility and sustainability into business thinking and practice in the region.”
The Members of the Advisory Council include:
Mr. Decker will serve as Chair of the Advisory Council.
Sunny Misser, Chief Executive Officer of AccountAbility, commented: “We are delighted to have such a distinguished group of individuals from around the world demonstrate not only their commitment to sustainability but also their support for AccountAbility's vision and direction."
The Advisory Council, together with the Interim Standards Board which provides oversight and guidance for the AA1000 Series of Standards, comprise the independent governance structure for AccountAbility. Council members will serve for an initial term of two years, and depending on the need to maintain balance and continuity, may serve an additional two-year term.
About AccountAbility
AccountAbility is a leading global organization providing innovative solutions to the most critical challenges in corporate responsibility and sustainable development. Since 1995 AccountAbility has been helping corporations, non-profits and governments embed ethical, environmental, social, and governance accountability into their organizational DNA. AccountAbility's unique value proposition brings together leading-edge research, the widely-recognized AA1000 Series of Standards and strategic advisory services to deliver practical solutions for its clients.
With offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., Sao Paulo, Johannesburg, Dubai and Zurich, AccountAbility specializes in industry sectors such as Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Energy and Extractives, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, and Food and Beverages. Find out more by visiting accountability.org.
AccountAbility is a global consulting and standards firm that works with businesses, investors, governments, and multi-lateral organizations to achieve opportunities, advance responsible business practices, and transform their long-term performance. We focus on delivering practical, effective, and enduring results that enable our clients to succeed.
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