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Duncan Niederauer Elected to Bob Woodruff Foundation

In a significant move to bolster support for veterans, Duncan Niederauer has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. This announcement was made on October 21, 2026, as part of the Foundation's ongoing commitment to improve the lives of veterans and their families.

Niederauer brings a wealth of experience to the Board, having spent 40 years excelling in the financial services sector. He has held prestigious positions at NYSE Euronext and Goldman Sachs, where his leadership was marked by innovation and strategic growth. Currently, he is the co-founder and vice chairman of Transcend Capital Advisors, an independent wealth management firm, and co-founded Communitas Capital Partners, a fintech venture fund, demonstrating his expertise in both traditional and disruptive business models.

A Legacy of Advocacy

His relationship with the Bob Woodruff Foundation is not new; Niederauer has played an instrumental role on the Foundation's Leadership Council for over a decade. His contributions were pivotal in the establishment and growth of the Foundation's Got Your 6 Network, which serves as a crucial support system for veterans across the nation.

Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, expressed confidence in Niederauer’s ability to contribute meaningfully to the organization, stating, "Duncan brings a lifetime of experience in financial services and organizational management to our Board. His significant contributions to the Leadership Council have already made a profound impact, and we anticipate even more progress as he helps us execute our 2030 growth strategy."

Niederauer's Commitment to Veterans

In response to his election, Duncan Niederauer emphasized that the welfare of veterans and military families is close to his heart. "Few things are more important to me than how our country treats its veterans and military families," he remarked. He has observed the Foundation's evolution into the largest network of veteran support organizations outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a role that comes with immense responsibility.

Niederauer is eager to apply his extensive corporate experience to enhance the Foundation’s efforts, ensuring that veterans receive the assistance they deserve. He acknowledges that while he may be new to the Board, he is deeply familiar with the Foundation’s mission and vision.

About Duncan Niederauer

A distinguished figure in the finance sector, Niederauer previously served as the CEO of NYSE Euronext from 2007 to 2014, and prior to that, he was a partner at Goldman Sachs for over two decades. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the John C. Whitehead Award for Leadership. In recognition of his contributions to peace efforts in Northern Ireland, he was honored as an Honorary Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2013.

Duncan holds an MBA from Emory University and a BA from Colgate University. In addition to his corporate achievements, he and his wife Alison spearheaded the