401 Millennium - Eighteenth Edition SOCIAL SERVICES AND NONPROFIT Daniel W. Yohannes has established himself as a proven leader in the nonprofit industry, as he boasts more than four decades of experience. Since 2017, he has served as a director and board member of both Xcel Energy Inc., a regional utility company based in Minneapolis, and Dow Inc., one of the largest global chemical corporations. In his leadership positions, Mr. Yohannes oversees company governance by applying his expertise in global business and banking. Mr. Yohannes is now otherwise retired from full-time work. He previously excelled as a United States ambassador to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, as part of the U.S. Department of State. To wit, he received this political appointment from former President Barack Obama, and he accomplished much during his time in the position from 2009 to 2017. From the onset of his career in 1977 until the late 2000s, Mr. Yohannes primarily operated in the banking sector. He originally worked with Bank of America (formerly Security Pacific) from 1977 to 1992; by the time he departed from the organization, he was an executive vice president. Between 1992 and 2003, he held several key management positions at U.S. Bank (formerly Colorado National Bank), including work as president, chief executive officer and vice chairman. Mr. Yohannes also cultivated his higher education, ultimately achieving an MBA at Pepperdine University in 1980. Well-regarded for his achievements, he has been honored with numerous accolades, including the Highest Distinguished Award from the U.S. Department of State. Likewise, he was recognized by the Washington Post in their list of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Washington, DC, in 2015. In light of his fulfilling career, Mr. Yohannes has largely attributed his success to his unwavering determination and dedicated work ethic. Accounting for his accomplishments, he is proud of his work with the Millennium Challenge Corporation from 2009 to 2014, where he helped create economic opportunities for communities around the world. Millennium Magazine Featured Listee DANIEL W. YOHANNES DIRECTOR, BOARD MEMBER Xcel Energy Inc., Dow Inc. Englewood, CO
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