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Bob Herr

Bob Herr

Director of Corporate Governance

1 Year at AB|15 Years of Experience

Bob Herr is a Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Governance within the Responsible Investing team. He joined AB in 2023. Herr oversees the firm's proxy voting, corporate governance and engagement functions, and serves as Chair of the Proxy Voting and Governance Committee. His prior experience includes serving as the head of investment stewardship at Lord Abbett, manager of corporate governance and stockholder services at Bristol-Myers Squibb, and corporate governance analyst at Morrow Sodali. Herr has worked in the financial services industry since 2010. He holds a BA in economics from Wake Forest University. Location: New York

Published Work

A herd of elephants of varying ages
Investment Insights
The Case for Multigenerational Corporate Boards

Just 5% of board directors are under the age of 50. But research indicates that more age-diverse boards may possess unique business advantages.

Bob Herr, Luke Pryor | 16 October 2024
Behind Holland’s Oosterschelde Flood Barrier, turbulence creates swirling green patterns. But in front, the water is clear.
ESG in Action
Getting Ahead of Climate Transition Risks and Opportunities

Companies emitting high levels of GHG face complex challenges as they prepare for a low-carbon world.

Erin Bigley, Sara Rosner, Bob Herr | 21 August 2024
A busy intersection’s traffic signal, vertically side mounted to a weather-worn metal stanchion, beams solid red.
Investment Insights
Governance Matters: The Proof Is in the Proxy

Our research shows a correlation between strong governance and higher stock returns.

Bob Herr, Ryan Oden | 12 March 2024

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