Ryan Specialty adds to board of directors

Ryan Specialty Holdings has announced that Francesca Cornelli, Dean of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, has been appointed to its board of directors and will serve as a member of its audit committee, effective July 31, 2023.

“We are excited to welcome Francesca to Ryan Specialty’s board of directors,” said Patrick Ryan, chairman of the board of directors. “Francesca’s knowledge and extensive background in international finance, corporate governance and private equity markets will provide a global perspective to our firm.

“Further, not only is Francesca the Dean of Kellogg, she is a professor of finance, holds the Donald P. Jacobs Chair of Finance at the school, and brings with her highly relevant board experience. We are looking forward to embracing Francesca’s contributions to our board and Ryan Specialty as a whole.”

“I am excited to join the Board of Ryan Specialty,” added Dr. Cornelli. “The firm is in a high-growth phase with many different opportunities in front of it, and I have always had a special interest in the insurance sector. I’m looking forward to working alongside the esteemed Board members, particularly during this very challenging macroeconomic cycle, to guide and advise this dynamic firm.”

Dr. Cornelli has been the Dean of Kellogg School of Management since 2019. Previously, she was a professor of finance and deputy dean at London Business School. Dr. Cornelli directed and advanced the Private Equity Institute of London Business School, building a bridge between academia and practice by partnering with private equity leaders in London, alumni and top academics in the field.