Rockefeller Capital Management Appoints Derek Jeter to Board of Directors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading financial advisory firm Rockefeller Capital Management today announced the appointment of Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter to its Board of Directors, adding another highly regarded CEO to an already impressive group of respected industry leaders.

“We are very pleased to have Derek join the Rockefeller Capital Management Board,” said Greg Fleming, President and CEO of Rockefeller Capital Management. “His exemplary leadership of the Miami Marlins, including his ability to attract world class talent and build a first-class organization will be invaluable as he advises and counsels us at Rockefeller. In addition to his experience as a Chief Executive Officer, Derek’s work as a philanthropist over many years and his tireless commitment to excellence and integrity in all that he does will make him an integral part of our Board leadership.”

“I have long respected what Greg and his team have built, and, as a client, deeply understand the value of the financial advice and strategic counsel Rockefeller provides,” said Jeter. “I look forward to expanding my relationship with the Firm and bringing my perspective to this impressive group of Board members. Greg and his team are constantly striving for growth opportunities, and I’m looking forward to contributing to that mission.”

With Jeter’s appointment, Rockefeller’s Board is now comprised of 10 members. Other board directors include Rockefeller family members David Rockefeller, Jr. and Peter M. O’Neill; John J. Brennan, Chairman Emeritus and Senior Advisor of Vanguard; Andrea Jung, CEO of Grameen America; Brian Kaufmann, Head of Private Investments at Viking Global Investors L.P.; Lord Paul Myners, a former U.K. government minister; Shelly Lazarus, Chairman Emeritus of Ogilvy & Mather; Marty Mannion, Former Managing Director and Senior Advisor at Summit Partners; and Fleming.

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Rockefeller Capital Management is a leading independent, privately-owned financial services firm offering global family office, asset management and strategic advisory services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, institutions, and corporations.