CNA Announces Susan Stone as EVP & General Counsel
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CHICAGO, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ CNA today announced the appointment of Susan Stone as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective June 28, 2021. In this role, Stone will lead the Company s Law Department and serve as the principal counsel for CNA on all legal matters including legal consultation across domestic and international business operations, compliance, regulatory and government affairs, securities law, and company litigation. She will report to Dino E. Robusto, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at CNA. Susan is eminently skilled, bringing over three decades of extensive legal experience to the role, Robusto said. In addition, her proven track record at leading varied teams, fostering collaborative relationships with government and industry trade organizations, and building collaborative business partnerships will ensure that we continue to
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The hires consolidate Ashurst’s position at the leading edge of the global energy transition.
The established team has a deep understanding of energy markets and the renewables sector and collectively gained more than 50 years of experience at Baker McKenzie, where Paul was global co-head of the renewable energy practice.
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