WOMENFUTURE PANEL OF TOP FEMALE EXECUTIVES CONVENE AT THE NYSE TO DISCUSS MOVING FORWARD FROM 9/11

NEW YORK (November 13, 2001) -- Senior businesswomen from a wide array of industries and locations convened yesterday at the New York Stock Exchange for a Womenfuture conversation about how to move American businesses forward following the September 11 attacks. Noreen Culhane, Executive Vice President, New York Stock Exchange and Susan W. Bird, CEO, Womenfuture, co-hosted the event.

"Never before has there been such need for a global conversation about leadership," said Susan Bird of Womenfuture. "To connect and engage people - not only locally, but also with men and women around the world - is crucial. We want to ensure that women are part of - and leading- that conversation. We hope that this conversation will be the tip of the iceberg as we collectively determine what we, as women leaders, need to do to facilitate change, not only in our own companies but around the world."

Featured speakers were Heidi G. Miller, Vice Chairman of Marsh Inc., the world's leading risk and insurance services firm, Marilyn Jordan Taylor, Chairman, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP and Ms. Culhane of the NYSE.

Ms. Miller said, "In the tragic aftermath of September 11 we at Marsh, Inc. are moving forward to help our clients in an insurance environment made far more difficult by the losses stemming from the terrorist attacks. Virtually all companies face similar challenges, so it is imperative that we focus on solving the tough business issues that lie ahead."

Because of the airplane crash in New York that morning, some participants were unable to make the event at the last minute. Among those scheduled to attend were: Jackie Adams, Managing Director, Clark & Weinstock; Molly Ashby, Founder, SVP, Solera Capital; Kitty Behan, Partner, Arnold & Porter; Connie Bennett, SVP, McGraw Hill; Christine Cortez, SVP, DaimlerChrysler; Christine Lagarde, Chairman, Baker & McKenzie; Gayle Mattson, Partner, Korn Ferry; Sarah E. Nash, Vice Chairman, JPMorgan Chase; Marcy Syms, CEO, SYMS; Natica von Althann, Managing Director, Citigroup; Jane Warner, Managing Director, EDS and Director, Westvaco; Beth Roberts, Partner, Accenture; and Cindy Maude, CEO, Prerogative.

Womenfuture and the NYSE have an ongoing relationship that brings senior business executives together in conversation about leadership in the world of work. For the past two years, the NYSE has been involved in Womenfuture's MainEvent, a unique one-day gathering of world-class business leaders who interact with a global audience. This year's MainEvent was telecast live, via satellite to audiences in over 250 locations in 15 countries. MainEvent 2002 will be held on April 11.

Womenfuture creates global networks through live events, interactive webcasts, video programming and customized panel discussions. Conversation is at the heart of Womenfuture's content which connects people around the world with extraordinary leaders that inspire others to lead, giving individuals and corporations the opportunity to engage in affecting change in themselves and the world in which they work. For more information visit www.womenfuture.com or call (917) 452-0290.

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