Candace K. Beinecke

Ms. Beinecke is the Senior Partner of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, a New York-based international law firm, and is known for her corporate governance and M&A expertise. In 1999, she was named as the first woman to chair a major New York law firm, a position she held for 17 years. She has represented numerous public and private entities and has served as counsel to their boards and independent trustees.

Ms. Beinecke serves as Chairperson of the Board of First Eagle Funds, a leading U.S. mutual fund family. She is the Lead Independent Trustee for the Board of Vornado Realty Trust and serves on the Board of Alstom. Ms. Beinecke is a Director of the Partnership for New York City, a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Chair of The Wallace Foundation.