Corporate Boards

l to r:  Wendy Schoppert and Pamela Edwards

Fossil Group, Inc. has announced the appointment of Pamela Edwards and Wendy Schoppert to its Board of Directors. Ms. Edwards and Ms. Schoppert bring decades of leadership and board experience across retail, finance, technology, and strategic transformation. Ms. Edwards and Ms. Schoppert will serve as members of the Audit Committee. The appointments expand the size of the Board of Directors to ten members, including nine independent directors.

“We are pleased to welcome two seasoned executives to the Fossil Group Board, who bring deep functional expertise and industry insight across finance and operations,” said Kevin Mansell, Chairman of the Board for Fossil Group, Inc. Their proven leadership and board experience will be instrumental as we continue to advance our turnaround plan and focus on building long-term value for shareholders.”

Pamela Edwards currently serves on the boards of The Azek Company (NYSE: AZEK), Olaplex (NASDAQ: OLPX), and Citi Trends (NASDAQ: CTRN), and has previously served on the boards of Hibbett, Inc. and Neiman Marcus Group.

She brings extensive expertise in corporate finance, retail operations, and strategic transformation. Ms. Edwards most recently served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Citi Trends. Prior to that, she held numerous senior leadership roles at L Brands Inc., including CFO of both the Mast Global and Victoria’s Secret divisions. Earlier in her career, she held financial and strategic planning roles at Gap/Old Navy, Sears Roebuck, and Kraft Foods.

“I’m honored to join the board of Fossil Group, a company with a rich innovation and design legacy,” said Pamela Edwards. I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and transformation and working alongside such a dynamic and talented board of directors and leaders.”

Wendy Schoppert is an experienced public and private company board director, currently serving as Chair of the Board of The ODP Corporation (Office Depot) and a member of the board at DaVita Inc.

She previously served on the boards of The Hershey Company, Big Lots, Inc., and Bremer Financial Corporation. Ms. Schoppert’s executive career includes nine years at Sleep Number Corporation, where she served as EVP and Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Head of Digital and International. Prior to that, she held senior leadership roles at U.S. Bank’s Asset Management division and began her career in finance and operations at American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and America West Airlines. She brings a broad strategic lens across finance, digital transformation, marketing, and governance.

“I’m excited to join the Board of Directors at Fossil Group at this pivotal moment as it draws on its heritage, iconic brands, and talented team to execute a clear turnaround plan,” said Wendy Schoppert. I look forward to supporting the leadership team as they refocus on the core business, strengthen the balance sheet, and drive long-term shareholder value.”

Ally Financial Inc. has announced that its shareholders elected Michelle J. Goldberg to the company’s Board of Directors at its 2025 annual meeting of shareholders. Goldberg is a seasoned venture investor with a focus on technology companies, bringing valuable strategic, financial, and governance experience gained over three decades in consulting, investment banking, and venture capital.

Goldberg is currently a board director for Bakkt Holdings, Inc. From 2000 through 2020, she served as a partner at Ignition Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on enterprise and consumer technology.

“As we enter the next chapter of our company’s history and continue transforming Ally into a stronger, more focused institution, having Michelle’s perspective on our board will be extremely valuable,” said Ally CEO Michael Rhodes. “She brings extensive experience in leveraging data analytics and emerging consumer technologies that will contribute a fresh perspective alongside the critical institutional knowledge of our more seasoned directors.”

Goldberg has served as a member of the board of directors for Taubman Centers, Inc., Legg Mason and Plum Creek. Earlier in her career, Goldberg was an M&A investment banker at Olympic Capital Partners and a consultant at Microsoft. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has announced the appointment of Linda P. Jojo to its Board of Directors as an independent director. Ms. Jojo will also serve as a member of the Technology, Environmental, Safety and Security Committee. With Ms. Jojo’s appointment, the size of the Board has increased to nine members and eight of the nine members are independent.

Ms. Jojo brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in IT, cybersecurity, and customer experience to our Board. She most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at United Airlines Holdings, Inc., where she led customer operations, digital transformation, and service innovation initiatives. Prior to that, she served as Executive Vice President, Technology and Chief Digital Officer, and as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, overseeing major modernization efforts that positioned technology as a key driver of growth at United.

“Ms. Jojo’s appointment is a strategic move to enhance our Board’s expertise in technology and customer solutions at a pivotal time for NCLH,” said Harry Sommer, President and CEO at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “Her extensive leadership experience will be invaluable as we continue to advance our digital innovation and growth strategies across our three award-winning brands.”

Earlier in her career, Ms. Jojo held senior leadership roles at Rogers Communications, Energy Future Holdings, Flowserve Corporation, and General Electric Company, where she led enterprise-wide technology and operational initiatives across multiple industries. She currently serves on the boards of Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Hero Digital LLC. Ms. Jojo holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

State Street Corporation hs announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Sara Mathew as independent Lead Director effective immediately.

Mathew succeeds Dame Amelia Fawcett, who has served as independent Lead Director since 2019. Fawcett will remain on State Street’s Board and continue to serve on the Board’s Human Resources Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. State Street’s shareholders re-elected each of Mathew and Fawcett to the Board at State Street’s annual meeting earlier this week.

Mathew has served as a Director for State Street since 2018, providing the Board with deep expertise in corporate finance, technology, corporate strategy and operations. Her leadership and perspective are enhanced by her current and former service on other public company boards in the roles of independent director, committee chair and non-executive chair. She has served as the Chair of State Street Board’s Human Resources Committee and a member of the Board’s Executive Committee since 2020 and of the Examining and Audit Committee since 2022, with prior memberships on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Risk Committee. As Lead Director, Mathew will represent the Board in discussions with shareholders and regulators, as well as preside over meetings of the independent directors.

“Leadership renewal is a key attribute of an effective board. It has been a great honor and privilege to have served as Lead Director of State Street and to have had the opportunity to further develop and deepen this important role,” said Fawcett. “I believe the time has come to refresh State Street’s board leadership and pass the role to another Director. I am confident that Sara will continue the highly active and engaged leadership and governance practices embodied in State Street’s Lead Director role and that she will continue to evolve and grow this important position.”

“I am delighted to take on this expanded role as independent Lead Director,” said Mathew. “The State Street Board comprises a talented and engaged group of accomplished leaders with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. I look forward to continuing to collaborate with my fellow Board members in this role and to help focus discussions on strategy, risk management and other topics to advance State Street’s vision and long-term growth.”

Mathew previously served as chairman and chief executive officer of Dun & Bradstreet where she also held the position of chief financial officer. Before Dun & Bradstreet, Mathew had an 18-year career at Procter & Gamble within finance, technology, investor relations and brand management. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Dropbox. She received a bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics and chemistry from the University of Madras in Chennai, India and a master’s degree in finance and marketing from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.

“Sara has been a tremendous supporter of and advisor to our business, and I am looking forward to working with her in this new capacity,” added Ron O’Hanley, chairman and chief executive officer of State Street Corporation. “I would also like to thank Amelia for her outstanding contributions and the significant impact she has made on State Street. Her dedication and unwavering commitment in the Lead Director capacity have been instrumental in the effectiveness of our Board and the positive impact for shareholders.”