ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Foundation has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Roscoe to Executive Director.
In this role, Roscoe is responsible for strategically leading the development, implementation and execution of the philanthropic vision set by the Western Union Foundation Board of Directors.
Roscoe joined Western Union in 2013 and most recently served as the head of Global Product Marketing, Brand and Communications for Western Union Business Solutions where she was responsible for leading the Global Product Marketing and Brand teams to develop marketing programs that create demand for products and services including WU® EDGE, and Western Union Business Solution’s Education and NGO platforms.
“Elizabeth has been successful in leading initiatives that closely connect with Western Union customers. We are excited to welcome her to the Western Union Foundation, where she can continue Western Union Foundation’s mission in the communities that we serve,” said John Dye, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Western Union Foundation.
Roscoe has 20 years of marketing experience that spans financial services and consumer goods. Prior to joining Western Union, Elizabeth held a range of marketing roles at American Express, PepsiCo, Sainsbury’s, Campbell’s Soup Company and Nestle.
The Western Union Foundation is dedicated to creating a better world, where the ability to realize dreams through economic opportunity is not just a privilege for the few but a right for all. Since its inception, the Western Union Foundation has paid more than $106 million in grants and other giving. These funds have been pledged to more than 2,794 nongovernmental organizations in more than 137 countries and territories.
About The Western Union Foundation
The Western Union Foundation is dedicated to creating a better world, where the ability to realize dreams through economic opportunity is not just a privilege for the few but a right for all. Through its signature program, Education for Better, and with the support of The Western Union Company, its employees, Agents, and business partners, The Western Union Foundation works to realize this vision by supporting education and disaster relief efforts as pathways toward a better future. Our combined social ventures efforts make life better for individuals, families and communities around the world. Since its inception, The Western Union Foundation has paid more than $106 million in grants and other giving. These funds have been pledged to more than 2,794 nongovernmental organizations in more than 137 countries and territories. The Western Union Foundation, is a separate §501(c)(3) recognized United States charity. To learn more, visit www.westernunionfoundation.org, or Follow us on Twitter @TheWUFoundation.
