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NEW YORK, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-- 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

CONTACT: press@bcorporation.net