Arlene Isaacs-Lowe to Lead The Moody's Foundation

Moody's Corporation MCO has named Arlene Isaacs-Lowe President of The Moody's Foundation. She succeeds Fran Laserson, who has retired after leading The Moody's Foundation since it was established in 2002.

"As a dynamic and capable leader, Arlene will continue the Foundation's core mission of philanthropy and service and guide its long-term priorities to their full potential," said Raymond McDaniel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Moody's.

Ms. Isaacs-Lowe was previously Managing Director, Head of Relationship Management for Moody's Investors Service's Relationship Management Team for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and has held various senior analytical and business roles since joining the firm in 1998.

"The Moody's Foundation has made a real impact on many lives through its charitable giving and community service programs, and I look forward to continuing this work in a way that complements Moody's expanding global presence," said Arlene Isaacs-Lowe, President of the Moody's Foundation.

Ms. Isaacs-Lowe is a graduate of Howard University and holds an MBA, summa cum laude, from Fordham University. She serves on the boards of The Executive Leadership Council, Enterprise Community Investments and Howard University School of Business.

Established in 2002 by Moody's Corporation, The Moody's Foundation partners with nonprofit organizations to support initiatives such as education in the fields of mathematics, finance, and economics, as well as workforce development, civic affairs, and arts and culture. For more information, please visit www.moodys.com/csr.

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