-- Allen's appointment advances nonprofit's work building a stakeholder-driven 
economy

B Lab, a global network of organizations transforming the economic system, 
announced today the appointment of Eleanor Allen as the new Lead Executive. A 
seasoned business leader in both the private and public sector, Allen brings a 
wealth of knowledge and understanding of global impact work. This appointment 
marks a seminal moment for B Lab and the B Corp movement as it shifts power and 
builds a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system for all 
people and the planet.

"Business plays an essential role in addressing the social and environmental 
crises mounting worldwide, and as a result B Lab's work has never been more 
critical," Allen said. "I am committed in this new role to supporting and 
mobilizing businesses that recognize that profit and purpose can be achieved in 
tandem."

As Lead Executive, Allen will drive B Lab's strategic priorities including 
evolving the B Corp standards, promoting globally inclusive policies, and 
fostering innovative partnerships to meet unprecedented interest in the B Corp 
movement.

"Eleanor is a true servant leader with a demonstrated ability to balance 
empathy, curiosity, and inclusion with speed and decisiveness," said B Lab 
co-founders Andrew Kassoy and Bart Houlahan, who will remain at B Lab as board 
members and senior advisors to Allen. "We are thrilled that Eleanor has chosen 
to bring her extraordinary global experience to the B Corp movement."

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About B Lab: B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, 
communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global 
network creates standards, policies, tools, and programs for business, and we 
certify companies—known as B Corps—who are leading the way. To date, our 
community includes 400,000 workers in over 4,700 B Corps across 78 countries 
and 155 industries, and more than 150,000 companies manage their impact with 
the B Impact Assessment and the SDG Action Manager. B Lab has created and led 
efforts to pass over 50 corporate statutes globally that enable stakeholder 
governance, with over 10,000 companies using the legal framework. To learn more 
and join the movement, visit www.bcorporation.net. 

SOURCE B Lab

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