- John R. "Jack" Egan, Board Chair of Progress (PRGS, Financial), received the Leadership in Corporate Governance Award from NACDNE.
- The awards gala will be held in Boston on April 28, 2025.
- Egan is highly regarded for his contributions to corporate governance and board leadership.
Progress (PRGS), a leading provider of AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software, has announced that its Board Chair, John R. "Jack" Egan, has been honored with the prestigious Leadership in Corporate Governance Award by the National Association of Corporate Directors New England Chapter (NACDNE). This award underscores Egan's exceptional leadership in corporate governance and board practices.
Egan, a marquee name in the business and investment community, is also the founding managing partner of Egan-Managed Capital, L.P., a venture capital firm based in Boston. His extensive board experience includes notable companies such as EMC Corp., Verint Systems, VMware, and Boston College's Board of Trustees. Currently, he serves as the Lead Independent Director at NETSCOUT alongside his role at Progress (PRGS, Financial).
The NACDNE Director of the Year Awards, now in its 17th iteration, is slated for April 28, 2025, in Boston. The gala celebrates the paragon achievements of board directors throughout New England in enhancing stakeholder value, strengthening governance structures, and driving long-term corporate success.
Yogesh Gupta, CEO of Progress, expressed pride in Egan's recognition, stating, "Jack’s strategic vision and steadfast leadership have been invaluable to Progress. His recognition by NACDNE is a testament to his unwavering commitment to corporate governance excellence."
Progress (PRGS, Financial) continues to empower organizations by providing essential software solutions that help in developing, deploying, and managing AI-powered applications and digital experiences. More than 4 million developers and technologists at hundreds of thousands of enterprises rely on Progress (PRGS) for its unique offerings and trusted expertise.
