Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has named Maral Kazanjian as Chief People Officer, effective February 14, 2022.

In this role, Ms. Kazanjian will be responsible for the company's strategy to attract, develop, and retain extraordinary talent. She will serve as a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team.

“Now more than ever, it’s clear that our people are the key to unlocking the full potential of our company, enabling growth and resilience and delivering on our strategy as an integrated, global risk assessment firm,” said Rob Fauber, President and Chief Executive Officer of Moody’s. “As a longtime colleague with strong leadership experience, Maral is uniquely positioned to advance our work in building an inclusive, dynamic and engaging workplace culture.”

Ms. Kazanjian brings an extensive background in employee relations, talent management and employment law. Most recently, she served as the Chief People Officer for WeWork, where she led talent strategy and workforce planning for its global employee base. In her previous tenure with Moody’s, she held senior leadership roles in employee relations and employee law and served as a member of the HR Leadership Team and Executive Diversity Council. Previously, Ms. Kazanjian was an associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.

Ms. Kazanjian holds a J.D. from the Rutgers School of Law-Newark and a B.A. in Government and Psychology from Georgetown University.

ABOUT MOODY’S CORPORATION

Moody’s (NYSE:MCO) is a global risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. Its data, analytical solutions, and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others. We believe that greater transparency, more informed decisions, and fair access to information open the door to shared progress. With over 13,000 employees in more than 40 countries, Moody’s combines international presence with local expertise and over a century of experience in financial markets. Learn more at moodys.com/about.

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