New inductees Jones and Siegel to be honored in N.Y.

• Position: FEI HALL OF FAME

Financial Executives International (FEI) announced that Thomas Jones and Samuel Siegel have been selected as inductees for the 2007 class of the FEI Hall of Fame. Jones is vice chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and Siegel is the former vice chairman, CFO, treasurer and secretary of Nucor Corp.

The FEI Hall of Fame, co-sponsored by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, recognizes individuals who epitomize the performance, leadership and integrity of the most exemplary financial executives throughout their careers.

Jones and Siegel will be honored at a ceremony on Sunday, November 11, at Cipriani 23rd Street in New York City.

"FEI's Hall of Fame gives our organization and the financial community an opportunity to pause and applaud the accomplishments of some of our finest financial executives, and Mr. Jones and Mr. Siegel are truly fitting of this honor," said Michael P. Cangemi, president and CEO of FEI.

"The high caliber of financial leaders who make up the FEI community is second to none, and this year's Hall of Fame class is no exception," said Richard Woodward, principal, Deloitte Consulting.

Jones has held numerous significant leadership positions through his career, with nearly 40 years of experience in various aspects of...