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Chris DeCardy Named President of The Heinz Endowments

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Monday, January 9, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris DeCardy was today named the new President of The Heinz Endowments. Mr. DeCardy, 56, a former senior executive with major U.S. foundations, currently is a consultant serving foundations and nonprofit organizations and will move to Pittsburgh from Menlo Park, California where he lives with his family.

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  • Former senior executive with major U.S. foundations appointed after national search
    PITTSBURGH, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris DeCardy was today named the new President of The Heinz Endowments.
  • Chris DeCardy, 56, was today named the new President of The Heinz Endowments based In Pittsburgh.
  • "We are delighted to appoint Chris to lead the Endowments and to continue to advance our philanthropic mission at this challenging and most critical time for our community," said Endowments Board Chairman, André Heinz.
  • Commenting on his appointment, Mr. DeCardy said: "I have long admired the extraordinary work of The Heinz Endowments' Board and staff in close partnership with the community.