Ellen H. Masterson

Ellen H. Masterson retired as a partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) in 2008, having served in this capacity since 1999 and from 1985 to 1997. Ms. Masterson specialized in audits of companies involved in several sectors of the financial services industry, including investment management firms and public companies with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. She held senior positions within the leadership of PwC from 2001 to 2008, including international responsibilities across the global network of PwC firms. From 1997 to 1999, Ms. Masterson served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of American General Corporation, before its acquisition by American International Group, Inc. Since 1982, she has served on numerous non-profit boards and is currently a trustee of Presbyterian Communities and Services, a provider of senior care and hospice services, and president of the board of the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation.

Ms. Masterson brings extensive knowledge of financial reporting and accounting issues faced by companies in the financial services industry, as well as experience with international business, strategic planning, and corporate governance from 40 years of dealing with clients as a public company chief financial officer and a trustee of non-profit organizations.