Ernst & Young executive professor at J.M. Tull School of Accounting, Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, Dennis Beresford has been named to the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).
Beresford’s extensive experience in financial reporting and corporate governance will bring valuable perspective to the organization as NACD continues to aid directors and boards successfully navigate the complex and changing corporate governance landscape.
“We are very pleased to have Denny Beresford join the NACD board of directors at a time when many companies and boards are looking for guidance on financial oversight practices,” said Kenneth Daly, President and CEO of NACD. “Denny’s leadership has enhanced many boards and his counsel is sought by CEOs and government officials alike. His expertise will be extremely valuable to NACD’s 10,000 members and the board community at large.”
Beresford serves as director and chairman of the audit committee of Fannie Mae, Kimberly-Clark, and Legg Mason. He previously served as chairman of the audit committee of MCI during the period that the company corrected its accounting misstatements and emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization.