Dorsey Baskin, Grant Thornton managing partner for the Innovative Services Development practice, was selected as a governance fellow for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the highest level of credentialing for corporate directors and corporate governance professionals.

“We are proud to announce that Dorsey has joined NACD’s credentialed directors and has taken the next step in the pursuit of boardroom excellence,” said Ken Daly, president and CEO of NACD. “Our fellows help advance the highest standards for those who serve in the boardroom, strengthening our businesses, and driving director professionalism. The impact of this program is unmatched and they should be commended for their ongoing commitment to their own professional development.”

Baskin was selected after demonstrating his knowledge of leading trends and practices that define exemplary corporate governance by completing a comprehensive program of ongoing study administered by NACD. NACD fellows renew their fellowship status every year, maintaining and advancing their knowledge through continuous education and peer-led insights.

“We congratulate Dorsey on this well-deserved honor,” said Wally Gruenes, Grant Thornton’s Dallas office managing partner. “This fellowship recognizes Dorsey as someone who stands within the highest echelon of those committed to excellence in the boardroom and his selection by the NACD will empower our firm to continue to provide the latest insights, intelligence and leading boardroom practices.”

In his current position, Baskin leads Grant Thornton’s innovative services development function that works with audit, tax, and advisory services to create and offer assurance and consulting solutions related to emerging trends, legislation and regulation.

NACD is the advocate for the profession of directorship and is focused on advancing exemplary board leadership.

Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, an organization of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.