Donald W. Cassidy

Donald W. Cassidy has extensive experience in corporate governance, ESG policies, and legal management within the financial services industry. Currently serving as Director of Stewardship at American Century Investments since November 2023, Cassidy previously held the position of Executive Vice President of Business Development and Corporate Strategy at Georgeson from November 2016 to November 2023, where responsibilities included transforming company strategies and products. Prior to that, significant roles at FIL Limited included managing the Bermuda Legal Department and developing the corporate governance program, overseeing voting instructions for 5,000 investor meetings annually. Cassidy's career began at Fidelity Investments, where leadership in investment proxy research contributed to corporate governance policy enhancements for U.S. funds. Educational qualifications include a J.D. in Corporate Law from the University of Minnesota Law School and a Master's in Public Policy from the University of Michigan.