Michele J. Hooper, President & CEO of The Directors' Council, Joins CamberView Partners as a Senior Advisor

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CamberView Partners, LLC announced today that Michele Hooper has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor. Ms. Hooper brings extensive experience as a leader and board member at some of the world's largest and most respected companies.  Ms. Hooper is currently a Director at United HealthCare Group and PPG Industries, Inc., is on the board at the Center for Audit Quality and a former Vice Chair of the organization. She previously served on the boards of directors of Target Corporation, Seagram Company, Warner Music Group, AstraZeneca PLC, and Davita Inc.  

"Michele has a long track record of effectiveness in the boardroom and a deep understanding of the investor community.  She will be invaluable to CamberView as we advise clients on activism and shareholder engagement," said Abe Friedman, Managing Partner.

Ms. Hooper said, "CamberView is uniquely positioned to deliver vital insights to boards of public companies to help them succeed in critical engagements with their investors.  CamberView is the leading independent provider of advice to public companies on shareholder activism and investor engagement, and I am delighted to be part of their team."

Ms. Hooper joins CamberView's existing Senior Advisors: Eileen Romiger, Richard H. Koppes and Peter C. Clapman. Ms. Romiger is former Director of the Division of Investment Management at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and former Global Chief Investment Officer of Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM). Mr. Koppes is the former General Counsel for the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), the largest public pension fund in the United States, with more than $230 billion in assets. Mr. Clapman was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Counsel for TIAA-CREF, which had an investment portfolio that exceeded $400 billion for 32 years until his retirement in 2005. Together, the CamberView team brings unparalleled insight into the investor community to public companies around the globe.

About CamberView Partners, LLC

CamberView Partners is the leading source of independent, investor-led advice for management and boards of public companies on how to succeed with investors. CamberView helps clients interact with investors from a position of strength and stay ahead of potential issues. When faced with a challenge, CamberView develops the playbook clients use to win contested situations and difficult shareholder votes. CamberView designs specific engagement strategies tailored to each investor and proxy advisor; crafts proxy materials that build shareholder support; develops messaging that resonates with critical decision-makers; instructs companies on how to avoid common mistakes; and coordinates among clients' advisors to deliver success.

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