Directors Roster: a quarterly record of new director appointments sponsored by Heidrick & Struggles

Directors & Boards, Wntr, 2006

THE DIRECTORS & BOARDS Directors Roster--a quarterly record of new director appointments--is complied from public and private sources by the editorial staff of DIRECTORS & BOARDS, and is sponsored by Heidrick & Struggles. Please forward your directors' appointments to kmccarthy@directorsandboards.com.

Submissions of new directors and appointments are welcome from all sources, including executive recruiters, corporate communications staffs, and directors themselves.

4KIDS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

New York, NY

has added to its board:

Randy O. Rissman

Managing Director

LEO CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC

Northbrook, IL

Bio Notes: In 2000 founded Leo Capital, which makes early-stage investments in wireless and mobile technology companies. Previously co-founded and was CEO of Tiger Electronics Inc., which was sold to Hasbro Inc. in 1998. Also serves as a director of FunMail Inc. and Fast-Mobile Inc. Age 58.

4Kids provides children's entertainment and merchandise licensing. Revenues are $94 million. Leo Capital is a venture capital fund.

AGCO CORP.

Duluth, GA

has added to its board:

Gerald L. Shaheen

Group President

CATERPILLAR INC.

Peoria, IL

Bio Notes: Has spent a 38-year career with Caterpillar, where he has held numerous marketing and general management positions in the U.S. and Europe. Has also held senior roles with the company's business in Africa, the Middle East, and the former Soviet Union. Also serves on the boards of Aquila Inc. and National City Corp.

AGCO manufactures agricultural equipment and replacement parts. Revenues are $6 billion. Caterpillar manufactures construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial turbines. Revenues are $32 billion.

AMERICAN HEALTHWAYS INC.

Nashville, TN

has added to its board:

Alison Taunton-Rigby

Founder and CEO

RIBONOVIX INC.

Lincoln, MA

Bio Notes: Honored in 2002 by Queen Elizabeth II as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her leadership in research, development, and promotion of biotechnology. Prior to founding Ribonovix served as president and CEO of several private and public companies, including CMT Inc., Aquila Biopharmaceuticals Inc., Cambridge Biotech Corp., and Mitotix Inc. Also held leadership positions with Genzyme Corp., Arthur D. Little Inc., Vivotech Inc., Biogen Inc., and Collaborative Research Inc.

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American Healthways provides disease managment, care enhancement, and high-risk health management services. Revenues are $313 million. Ribonovix is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company.

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP

New York, NY

has added to its board:

Michael H. Sutton

Bio Notes: From 1995 until his retirement in 1998 served as chief accountant of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Began his career at Haskins & Sells (now Deloitte & Touche), where he spent a 32-year career prior to his SEC appointment. Also serves on the boards of Allegheny Energy Inc. and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Age 65.

AIG is an international insurance and financial services company. Revenues are $105 billion.

AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORP.

Brentwood, TN

has added to its board:

James R. Seward

Bio Notes: Previously was CEO and president of SLH Corp. Also served as CFO of Seafield Capital Corp. Currently a private investment consultant.

American Retirement is a senior living and health care services provider. Revenues are $481 million.

AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INC.

Billerica, MA

has added to its board:

Mark Thompson

President and CEO

FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR INTERNATIONAL INC.

South Portland, ME

Bio Notes: Has nearly 20 years of experience in management and technology development. Joined Fairchild in 2004 as EVP of its manufacturing and technology group. Previously served as CEO of Big Bear Networks, VP and general manager of the power components division of Tyco Electronics, and VP of the Raychem Electronics OEM group prior to its acquisition by Tyco.

American Science is a supplier of X-ray inspection and screening systems. Revenues are $107 million. Fairchild develops and manufactures semiconductors. Revenues are $1 billion.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL

Minneapolis, MN

has added to its board:

Siri S. Marshall

Senior Vice President

GENERAL MILLS INC.

Minneapolis, MN

Bio Notes: Also serves as general counsel, secretary, and chief governance and compliance officer at General Mills, which she joined in 1994. From 1999-2005 served as head of General Mills' corporate affairs group. Previously was SVP, general counsel, and secretary at Avon Products Inc.

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Ameriprise, formerly American Express Financial Advisors, is a financial planning, asset management, and insurance company. Revenues are $7 billion. General Mills is a consumer foods producer. Revenues are $11 billion.

AMN HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC.

San Diego, CA

has added to its board:

R. Jeffrey Harris

Bio Notes: From 2000-2003 served as counsel at Apogent Technologies Inc., where he had also been VP and secretary. Previously was an associate with the law firm of Baker & Hostetler. Also serves as a director of Playtex Products Inc., Sybron Dental Specialties Inc., Prodesse Inc., and PhysioGenix Inc.