Merit E Janow

Merit E. Janow, a Public Director, has been a Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (“SIPA”) since 1994. Professor Janow teaches advanced courses in international trade law, comparative and international antitrust law at Columbia Law School, and international economic policy at SIPA. She also serves as Director of Columbia University’s Masters Program in International Affairs. Professor Janow is also one of seven Members of the World Trade Organization’s Appellate Body. Since 2001, Professor Janow has served on the Board of Directors of the Capital Income Builder Fund and the World Growth and Income fund of the American Funds family. For both funds, she serves on the Audit, Proxy, and Contracts Committees.