Introduction
In accordance with the 1818 Society® By-Laws, the Board of Directors established a Search committee of six volunteers to help with the search and nomination process of the 2025 election. Nominations were solicited for three (3) positions of Directors, each to serve for a three-year term.
Elections for the three (3) positions of Directors will be held from September 25 to October 15, 2025. Results will be announced at the Annual Business Meeting on November 13, 2025.
The Search Committee’s Report is attached below:
Report of the 1818 Society® Search Committee for the 2025 Election
The 2025 Search Committee has concluded its responsibilities in accordance with Article VI, Section 2, of the 1818 Society Bylaws.
As stated in the Search Committee’s Terms of Reference, approved by the 1818 Society® Board on May 4, 2023, the Search Committee “actively searched and solicited expressions of interest for candidates for membership of the Board of Directors.” The nomination deadline was June 30, 2025.
The Committee received four nominations for the position of Director of the Board. All candidates completed the provided form in accordance with the information requirements outlined in the Bylaws, and all were deemed to meet the criteria. No nominee was rejected.
We recommend the following slate of candidates (listed in alphabetical order):
- Merli Baroudi
- Vinh Nguyen
- Van Pulley
- Sanjivi Rajasingham
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The candidates represent a reasonable diversity, including longer-term and more recent retirees, different career paths within the Bank, as well as current board members seeking a second term. Unfortunately, there were no candidates from IFC this year.
Search Committee Members:
Eduardo Wallentin, Chair
Sandra Hadler
Venkat Kalicheti
Lynne Sherburne-Benz
Deborah Wetzel
Vikram Widge
