First American Financial Corporation Appoints Martha B. Wyrsch to Board of Directors
First
American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF),
a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and
risk solutions for real estate transactions, announced today that Martha
B. Wyrsch has been appointed to the company’s board of directors.
Wyrsch currently serves as the executive vice president and general
counsel for Sempra Energy, with oversight of the company’s legal affairs
and compliance function. Prior to joining Sempra Energy, Wyrsch was
president and CEO of Vestas American Wind Technology, the North American
division of a leading global wind turbine manufacturer. As president,
Wyrsch had direct responsibility for all North American sales,
construction, service and maintenance.
Earlier in her career, she was president and CEO of Spectra Energy
Transmission, overseeing its natural gas transmission and storage
business in the U.S. and Canada, as well as its gathering, processing
and distribution businesses in Canada. In addition to her executive
leadership roles, she has served as a member of the board of directors
of Spectra Energy Corporation and SPX Corporation. She currently serves
on the board of directors of Spectris plc, which is listed on the London
stock exchange.
“I’m pleased to welcome Martha to the First American board,” said Parker
S. Kennedy, chairman of First American Financial Corporation. “Her
experience running intricate businesses and her accomplished service as
a director for publicly traded companies make her a valuable addition to
our board.”
Wyrsch also currently serves on the national board of directors for the
Cristo Rey Network, which serves underprivileged students through 32
college preparatory high schools across the U.S.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University
of Wyoming and a law degree from George Washington University.
About First American
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a leading
provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for
real estate transactions that traces its heritage back to 1889. First
American also provides title plant management services; title and other
real property records and images; valuation products and services; home
warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust
and wealth management services. With total revenue of $5.8 billion in
2017, the company offers its products and services directly and through
its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2018, First
American was named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work
For® list for the third consecutive year. More information
about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.
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