Biography
Priya Cherian Huskins is a senior vice president and national director at Gallagher. Gallagher is a top three global brokerage that services clients worldwide.
Priya is a recognized expert in D&O liability risk and its mitigation. In addition to consulting on D&O insurance matters, she counsels clients on corporate governance, including ways to reduce their exposure to shareholder lawsuits and regulatory investigations.
Priya is a frequent speaker on D&O issues. She has appeared on CNBC and been quoted in publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and the Financial Times. She is also the editor of the D&O Notebook, a weekly blog that analyzes and provides actional advice in the areas of D&O liability, insurance, and corporate governance.
Priya serves on the board of directors of Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O), Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD), and NMI Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMIH). She previously served as the Presiding Director of Woodruff Sawyer until its acquisition by Gallagher.
Priya is a member of the advisory board of the Stanford Rock Center for Corporate Governance and is an active participant in their programs such as Stanford’s Directors College. In 2024, Priya was named an NACD Directorship 100 honoree.
Prior to joining Woodruff Sawyer, Priya practiced corporate and securities law at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Priya has worked with both public and private technology companies through all stages of their development, including IPOs and M&A transactions.
Priya was awarded her juris doctorate with honors from the Law School at the University of Chicago. She earned her undergraduate degree with high honors from Harvard University.
