about fei: leadership

Board of Directors
Has the primary responsibility governance, and ensures strict adherence to our bylaws. Consists of up to 40 members, including the officers, two immediate past chairs, the area vice presidents, the area directors at large, the Research Foundation chair, the FEI Canada chair, vice chair and president, and the technical committee chairs.
Michael P. Cangemi, mcangemi@FinancialExecutives.org, 973-765-1001

Office of the Chairman
Serves as a consultative body for the Chair and is intended to provide continuity of direction for FEI. Consists of the Chair, the Vice Chair, two Vice Presidents at Large, the FEI President, and the immediate past chair.
Michael P. Cangemi , mcangemi@FinancialExecutives.org, 973-765-1001

Executive Committee
Has authority to act on behalf of the Board, between Board meetings. Members include the Chairman, Vice Chair, two Vice Presidents at Large, the FEI President, the immediate past two chairs, the FEI Treasurer, the FEI Secretary, all Area Vice Presidents, the FEI Canada President, and the FEI Canada Chairman.
Michael P. Cangemi , mcangemi@FinancialExecutives.org, 973-765-1001

Area Boards
The entire membership of FEI is divided into six Areas, each governed by an Area Board of Directors consisting of, the Area Vice President, the Area Director at Large, the Directors elected from the membership, Chapter Presidents, Executive Committee members and Technical Committee chairs from Chapters within each Area, to oversee area and chapter activities. All Area Vice Presidents, Area Directors at Large, and Area Directors are elected by the membership.
Michael P. Cangemi , mcangemi@FinancialExecutives.org, 973-765-1001

National Chapter Leadership Council (NCLC)
Serves as a resource to the Board by expressing its views concerning issues, programs, and proposals being addressed by FEI. Comprised of the Board, the Area Directors, and the Chapter Presidents.
Andrej Suskavcevic , asuskavcevic@FinancialExecutives.org, 973-765-1047

BYLAWS SUBCOMMITTEES

Audit
Oversees the financial reporting process and assures the objectivity of independent auditors. Principal duties include evaluating internal controls, recommending auditing firms, reviewing the financial statements/reports from independent accountants, and reporting of management responsibilities.
Paul Chase, pchase@FinancialExecutives.org, 973-765-1015

Budget & Finance
Provides guidance and oversees preparation of the annual budget, monitors performance, and makes recommendations for improved financial performance to the Executive Committee and to the Board.
Paul Chase, pchase@FinancialExecutives.org, 973-765-1015

Compensation
Determines the compensation of the President, approves the compensation of staff officers/directors, and reviews/approves other compensation policies.
Michael P. Cangemi , mcangemi@FinancialExecutives.org, 973-765-1001

Nominating
Annually nominates a slate of officers and directors, and when vacancies occur, nominates interim replacements for those positions, reporting their activities and progress to the Board Chair.
Barbara Chanes, bchanes@FinancialExecutives.org , 973-765-1066

Pension and Investment
Provides advice and counsel regarding the administration of FEI's Pension Plan, investment policy and the selection of investment managers for the Pension Plan and short and long-term investments.
Paul Chase, pchase@FinancialExecutives.org, 973-765-1015

Planning
Oversees long-range planning, appraising our area plans, committee effectiveness, growth and membership standards, and overall quality of our services and our contribution to U.S. business practice.
Michael P. Cangemi , mcangemi@FinancialExecutives.org, 973-765-1001