The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 24,000 board members, announced the honorees of the 2024 Directors of the Year. Herman Bulls ’78 is the 2024 Public Company Director of the Year and the Honorable Robert A. McDonald ’75 is the 2024 Nonprofit Director of the Year.
Director of the Year recipients are recognized for outstanding achievements in public, private, and nonprofit board service. These awardees exemplify NACD’s principles of director professionalism—integrity, mature confidence, informed judgment, and high-performance standards—and demonstrate the highest ethical standards on both a personal and professional level.
“These individuals set a powerful example of leadership excellence, and their contributions have made a lasting impact. We are eager to celebrate their remarkable achievements and recognize their influence at our upcoming gala, where they will be honored for their continued commitment to driving progress and success,” said NACD president and CEO Peter Gleason.
Bulls is on the board of directors of the following organizations: Fluence Energy; USAA, JLL Public Institutions Division; West Point Association of Graduates; Department of Defense Policy Board, Host Hotels; Comfort Systems, USA; Collegis Education; the American Red Cross National Board of Governors; and the Real Estate Advisory Committee for New York State Teachers’ Retirement System.
McDonald is on the board of directors of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the West Point Association of Graduates, and on the advisory boards of Audia Group and Every Cure.
Honorees will be recognized at the 2024 NACD Directorship 100 Awards Gala, a black-tie event being held on December 16 at Gotham Hall in New York City. These individuals will also be highlighted in NACD Directorship magazine’s annual list of the Most Influential People in Boardrooms and Corporate Governance.
