Northern Trust Named to Black Enterprise List of Top 40 Diverse Companies for Second Consecutive Year

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Trust announced today that is has been included in Black Enterprise magazine’s 40 Best Companies for Diversity for a second consecutive year. The companies selected for the list outperformed peer corporations based on an aggregate score compiling four key competencies: employee base, board of directors, senior management and supplier diversity. Full coverage can be found in the August issue of Black Enterprise.

“Northern Trust is delighted to have been recognized by Black Enterprise again this year for our commitment to recruiting and employing a diverse workforce”

“Northern Trust is delighted to have been recognized by Black Enterprise again this year for our commitment to recruiting and employing a diverse workforce,” said Mark Welch, Director of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Northern Trust. “Our recent efforts to foster an inclusive environment have included the establishment of Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Councils that are accountable for ensuring that our initiatives align with each business unit’s strategic imperatives. Our dedication to these efforts motivates our workforce to perform their best, and allow Northern Trust to provide reliable and innovative services to a global client base.”

Northern Trust is a leader in advocating workplace diversity. Recent accolades include “Best Companies for Diverse Graduates” from Diversity Edge Magazine, “50 Out Front for Diversity – Best Places for Diverse Managers” from Diversity MBA Magazine, and “50 Best Companies for Latinas” from Latina Style Magazine.

Black Enterprise compiled its list from a survey of the top 1,000 publicly traded corporations in the U.S., as well as an additional 50 international companies with U.S. operations. CEOs and diversity executives were contacted with the survey, with distinctions awarded across a range of industries.

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 June 30, 2010, Northern Trust had US $3.6 trillion in assets under custody, and US$603 billion in assets under investment management. For 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.