CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS), a leading provider of financial services for institutions, affluent individuals and families, announced today that Mark Welch, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for Northern Trust, has been identified as one of Black Enterprise magazine’s “Top Executives in Diversity.”
“Mark plays an instrumental role in the execution of Northern Trust’s global strategy for diversity and inclusion, and we are honored that Black Enterprise has recognized his contributions to our company and to the community,” said Tim Moen, Executive Vice President of Human Resources. “At Northern Trust, we remain committed to recruiting, employing and fostering a diverse work environment.”
Northern Trust is a leader in advocating diversity and inclusion in its workforce, as well as its global client base. “The value we place on diversity manifests itself in many ways,” said Welch. “Whether through the inclusive efforts of our nine employee-led business resource councils, awareness activities such as our Global Diversity & Inclusion Fair, or innovative client programs such as the DreamMakers’ Forum for affluent Black families and individuals, diversity is embedded in the fabric of our business.”
In addition to the “Top Executive in Diversity” recognition, recent accolades include “Top Companies for Executive Women” from the National Association for Female Executives, “40 Best Companies for Diversity” from Black Enterprise Magazine, "50 Out Front for Diversity Leadership: Best Companies for Managers to Work" from Diversity MBA Magazine,"50 Best Companies for Latinas" from Latina Style Magazine and “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” from the Human Rights Campaign.
Black Enterprise compiled this list by consulting with major corporations, diversity professionals, trade associations and resources, such as the Executive Leadership Council and the Diversity Best Practices Reports. Executives chosen for the list represent the highest-ranking and most influential executives in the field. Full coverage can be found in the May 2011 issue.
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, banking solutions and fiduciary services for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a financial holding company based in Chicago, has offices in 18 U.S. states and 16 international locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of March 31, 2011, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$4.4 trillion, and assets under investment management of US$662.2 billion. For more than 120 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining exceptional service and expertise with innovative products and technology. For more information, visit www.northerntrust.com.