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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Cheryl Messer
212.509.2000 ext. 237;
Cmesser@girls-inc.org
GIRLS INCORPORATED HONORS GAP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
New York, New York (March 21, 2006) Girls Inc., a national organization that inspires
girls to be strong, smart, and bold, will present the Corporate Vision Award to Gap
International, Inc. at its annual Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon at the New York
Hilton on March 23rd in New York City. The award recognizes companies that further
opportunities for women and girls, strengthens diversity in the marketplace, and supports
the efforts of organizations serving women and girls.
Gap International, Inc. is a global management consulting firm based near Philadelphia,
that partners with organizational leaders to cause extraordinary growth. President
and CEO Pontish Yeramyan, a pioneer in the field of organizational transformation
and a business consultant to Global 1000 CEOs, founded the company in 1978. Women
comprise more than 50% of the company's management, modeling excellence and equality
as hallmarks of leadership.
Yeramyan's commitment to a diverse culture furthers the company's purpose:
Transforming Organizations Transforming the World. "We don't seek diversity;
our culture encourages it. Diversity adds perspective and actually shows us where
people are more alike than different," Yeramyan said.
"Gap International has emerged as a leader in business management consulting
through its vision of inclusion and possibility for women and people of color. We
are delighted to honor them with the Corporate Vision Award," said Girls Inc.
President and CEO Joyce M. Roché.
Girls Inc. will also honor Amy Banse, President, Comcast Interactive Media, Comcast
Corporation; Michele Coleman Mayes, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Pitney
Bowes, and Barbara S. Jeremiah, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Alcoa
Inc.
Girls Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong,
smart and bold. With local roots dating to 1864 and national status since 1945, Girls
Inc. has responded to the changing needs of girls and their communities through research-based
programs and advocacy that empower girls to reach their full potential and understand,
value and assert their rights.
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