L. Edward Shaw Jr.

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L. Edward Shaw Jr.

Mr. Shaw served as a director on Encompass’s board of directors from 2005 until May 5, 2022. Following his practice as a partner at Milbank LLP, Mr. Shaw served as general counsel of The Chase Manhattan Bank from 1983 to 1996 and Aetna, Inc. from 1999 to 2003. In addition to his legal role, his responsibilities at both institutions included a wide range of strategic planning, risk management, compliance, and public policy issues. From 1996 to 1999, he served as chief corporate officer of the Americas for National Westminster Bank PLC. In 2004, Mr. Shaw was appointed independent counsel to the board of directors of the New York Stock Exchange, dealing with regulatory matters. From March 2006 to July 2010, he served on a part-time basis as a senior managing director of Richard C. Breeden & Co., and affiliated companies engaged in investment management, strategic consulting, and governance matters. In the past five years, Mr. Shaw has served as a director of MSA Safety Inc. He currently serves as a director and former chairman of Covenant House, the nation’s largest privately funded provider of crisis care to children. Mr. Shaw has a wide ranging legal and business background, including senior leadership roles, in the context of large public companies as described above with particular experience in corporate governance, risk management, and compliance matters. He also has significant experience in the healthcare industry as a result of his position with Aetna.