Professional Background: Education, Medicine
Long tenured (>5 years)
Dr. Frederick is the recently retired President of Howard University from 2014 through 2023. His first board was a private company that he was placed on via referral. He was also a Professor of Sociology. Dr. Frederick serves on the boards of Workday, Forma Therapeutics, Humana Inc, and Mutual of America.
Interview Quotes:
“Leading a very complicated institution led to me getting on my first board.”
“Should be interested in private equity and venture capital backed boards.”
“A good board member keeps that bright light between management and governance.”
“Excellence in performance will transcend all artificial barriers.”