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IMA Names Ginger R. White as Chair of Global Board of Directors and Linda Devonish-Mills as Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Marc Gerrone
IMA
(201) 474-1502
mgerrone@imanet.org
Taylor Fenske
Stern Strategy Group
(908) 325-3866
tfenske@sternstrategy.com
IMA
(201) 474-1502
mgerrone@imanet.org
Taylor Fenske
Stern Strategy Group
(908) 325-3866
tfenske@sternstrategy.com
Montvale, N.J., July 24, 2018 – IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) announced today the appointment of Virginia “Ginger” R. White, CMA, CSCA, as Chair of IMA’s Global Board of Directors for its 2018-2019 fiscal year and Linda Devonish-Mills, CMA, CPA, CAE, as its first director of diversity and inclusion.
As Chair, IMA’s most senior volunteer role, White will focus on three major initiatives: reaching students, advancing women in the profession and maintaining the relevancy of the profession in the face of unprecedented technological change. She is the fifth woman to hold that position. White will also serve as chair of IMA’s Governance Committee and as a member of the Nominating Committee. White is employed by Cummins Inc. as corporate purchasing finance director.
Devonish-Mills, in the new director of diversity and inclusion staff role, will help facilitate, guide and champion the strategic integration of diversity and inclusion into every aspect of IMA’s member and corporate experience. A member of IMA’s staff since 2006, Devonish-Mills was previously IMA’s director of technical accounting activities, where she informed IMA members and external stakeholders about the latest technical accounting issues affecting the profession.
“It’s of upmost importance to IMA that each and every one of our stakeholders, regardless of personal background, experience an inclusive environment not just with IMA, but also within their own organizations,” said Jeff Thomson, CMA, CSCA, CAE, IMA president and CEO. “Ginger and Linda are two individuals who are dedicated to furthering that reality and we are grateful for their service to the profession.”
About IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants)
IMA®, named 2017 Professional Body of the Year by The Accountant/International Accounting Bulletin, is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. Globally, IMA supports the profession through research, the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) program, continuing education, networking and advocacy of the highest ethical business practices. IMA has a global network of more than 100,000 members in 140 countries and 300 professional and student chapters Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., USA, IMA provides localized services through its four global regions: The Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Middle East/India. For more information about IMA, please visit www.imanet.org.
As Chair, IMA’s most senior volunteer role, White will focus on three major initiatives: reaching students, advancing women in the profession and maintaining the relevancy of the profession in the face of unprecedented technological change. She is the fifth woman to hold that position. White will also serve as chair of IMA’s Governance Committee and as a member of the Nominating Committee. White is employed by Cummins Inc. as corporate purchasing finance director.
Devonish-Mills, in the new director of diversity and inclusion staff role, will help facilitate, guide and champion the strategic integration of diversity and inclusion into every aspect of IMA’s member and corporate experience. A member of IMA’s staff since 2006, Devonish-Mills was previously IMA’s director of technical accounting activities, where she informed IMA members and external stakeholders about the latest technical accounting issues affecting the profession.
“It’s of upmost importance to IMA that each and every one of our stakeholders, regardless of personal background, experience an inclusive environment not just with IMA, but also within their own organizations,” said Jeff Thomson, CMA, CSCA, CAE, IMA president and CEO. “Ginger and Linda are two individuals who are dedicated to furthering that reality and we are grateful for their service to the profession.”
About IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants)
IMA®, named 2017 Professional Body of the Year by The Accountant/International Accounting Bulletin, is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. Globally, IMA supports the profession through research, the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) program, continuing education, networking and advocacy of the highest ethical business practices. IMA has a global network of more than 100,000 members in 140 countries and 300 professional and student chapters Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., USA, IMA provides localized services through its four global regions: The Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Middle East/India. For more information about IMA, please visit www.imanet.org.