| Hans Erik Vestberg |
Hans Erik Vestberg currently works at Verizon Communications, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2019, Cellco Partnership, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2017, BlackRock, Inc., as Independent Director from 2021, United Nations Foundation, as Director from 2015, World Childhood Foundation, as Director, Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative, as Director from 2015, the University of Linköping, as Executive Vice President & General Manager from 1991, New Cities Foundation, as Member, and UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, as Member-Leadership Council. Mr. Vestberg also formerly worked at Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2012 to 2016, Ericsson, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to 2016, Ericsson Danmark A, as Chief Executive Officer, ST-Ericsson SA, as Chairman, Hexagon AB, as Vice Chairman from 2017 to 2018, Svenska Handbollsförbundet, as Chairman, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, as Director, Better World Fund, Inc., as Director, Ericsson AB, as Director, Thernlunds Modehus AB, as Director, Ericsson Telecommunicações SA, as Chief Financial Officer from 1998 to 2000, and Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, as Member. Mr. Vestberg received his undergraduate degree in 1991 from the University of Uppsala. |
| Massimo Peselli |
Massimo Peselli currently works for Verizon Communications, Inc. as the Chief Revenue Officer-Enterprise & Public Sector. |
| Leslie Berland |
Leslie Berland is currently the Director at Make-A-Wish Foundation of America and The Advertising Council, Inc. She is also the Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President at Verizon Communications, Inc. starting in 2024. Previously, she was the Chief Marketing Officer at American Express Co. and the Chief Marketing Officer at Peloton Interactive, Inc. for a brief period in 2023. She also served as the Chief Marketing Officer & Head-People at X Corp. (United States) from 2016 to 2021. Berland received her undergraduate degree from Boston University College of Communication. |
| Craig Silliman |
Craig Silliman is currently the Director at Concordance Academy of Leadership. He is also the EVP & President-Verizon Global Services at Verizon Communications, Inc. starting in 2011. Additionally, he is a Member of the Washington State Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, and New Jersey State Bar Association. Mr. Silliman is a Trustee at the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra since 2011. Previously, he worked as an Attorney at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. He holds a graduate degree from the University of Virginia. |
| Krista Bourne |
Krista Bourne is currently the Chief Operating Officer-Verizon Consumer Group at Verizon Communications, Inc. Prior to this, she worked as a Director at the Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston and the Houston Area Women's Center. |
| Rose Stuckey Kirk |
Rose Stuckey Kirk is currently the Chairman of The National Domestic Violence Hotline. She is also an Independent Director at Casella Waste Systems, Inc., a Director at The Wireless Foundation, a Director at the National Archives Foundation, and a Director at the World Childhood Foundation. Additionally, she is a Member of the Executive Leadership Council, Inc., The Conference Board, Inc., Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc., and The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. She started her role as President of the Verizon Foundation in 2011. Ms. Kirk is also a Member of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government's Women's Leadership Board. Prior to her current positions, she served as an Independent Director at Dress for Success Worldwide and as a Trustee at Gill St. Bernard's School. Ms. Kirk holds a graduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis, which she received in 2015, and an undergraduate degree from Arkansas State University, which she obtained in 1984. |
| Kyle J. Malady |
Kyle J. Malady is currently the Group CEO-Verizon Business & Executive VP at Verizon Communications, Inc. He is also the Group Chief Executive Officer at Verizon Business Global LLC and an Independent Director at DexCom, Inc. Previously, he worked as a Director at Nitronex LLC, Vice President-Technology Development at Verizon Wireless, Inc., and as a Principal at Nynex Mobile Communications. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Bridgeport and holds an MBA from The Leonard N Stern School of Business. |
| Nicola T. Palmer |
Ms. Nicola T. Palmer is an Independent Director at nVent Electric Plc and a Chief Technology Ambassador at Verizon Communications, Inc. She is on the Board of Directors at nVent Electric Plc. |
| Vandana Venkatesh |
Vandana Venkatesh is currently working as EVP & General Counsel at Verizon Communications, Inc. She has an undergraduate and graduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and a graduate degree from Georgetown University Law Center. |
| Debika Bhattacharya |
Debika Bhattacharya currently works at Metro Ethernet Forum, as Director from 2022 and Verizon Communications, Inc., as Chief Technology Solutions Officer. |
| Sowmyanarayan Sampath |
Sowmyanarayan Sampath is currently the CEO-Verizon Consumer Group & EVP at Verizon Communications, Inc. He is also an Independent Director at Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. and a Trustee at The Paley Center for Media. Additionally, he is a Member of the Fast Co. Impact Council. Mr. Sampath holds an MBA from Boston University. |
| Samantha Hammock |
Samantha Hammock is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP at Verizon Communications, Inc. She previously worked at American Express Co. as the Head-Talent & Learning from 2016 to 2020. Ms. Hammock completed her undergraduate degree at Michigan State University and holds an MBA from Wayne State University. |
| John Nitti |
John Nitti has held positions at Verizon Communications, Inc. and Verizon Ventures LLC. His current job titles include Chief Investment Officer & SVP-Verizon Ventures at Verizon Communications, Inc. and Chief Investment Officer at Verizon Ventures LLC. |
| Keith Smout |
Keith Smout currently works at Verizon Communications, Inc., as Chief Commercial Officer. |
| James Gowen |
James Gowen has worked at Verizon Communications, Inc. since 2002. He currently holds the position of Chief Sustainability Officer, a title he has held since 2009. |
| Stacy Sharpe |
Stacy Sharpe is currently the Director at Page Society and the Director at Facing History & Ourselves National Foundation, Inc. Additionally, Mr. Sharpe is the Chief Communications Officer & Executive VP at Verizon Communications, Inc. starting in 2024. Previously, Mr. Sharpe held the position of Senior Vice President-Corporate Brand at The Allstate Corp. Mr. Sharpe completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia and an MBA at the University of Illinois. |
| Anthony T. Skiadas |
Anthony T. Skiadas is currently the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Verizon Communications, Inc. He is also a Member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. Skiadas holds an MBA from Seton Hall University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware. |
| Angie J. Klein |
Angie J. Klein is currently an Independent Director at The Buckle, Inc. since 2019 and President-Verizon Value at Verizon Communications, Inc. since 2001. Previously, she held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Visible Systems Corp and Chief Revenue Officer at TracFone Wireless, Inc. Ms. Klein completed her undergraduate degree at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln. |
| Shellye Louise Archambeau |
Shellye Louise Archambeau is currently serving as an Independent Director at Verizon Communications, Inc., Roper Technologies, Inc., Cellco Partnership, Inc., WaterMark, Inc., Catalyst, Inc., Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Okta, Inc., Okta Ventures, Design Everest, Inc., the University of Pennsylvania, and the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs & Executives. She previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer & Director at MetricStream, Inc. from 2002 to 2018. She also served as an Independent Director at Nielsen Audio, Inc. from 2005 to 2013 and at Nordstrom, Inc. from 2015 to 2022. Additionally, she worked as a Principal at International Business Machines Corp. from 1984 to 2002 and as the Chief Marketing Officer at NorthPoint Communications Group, Inc. from 2000 to 2001. Ms. Archambeau holds an undergraduate degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. |
| Roxanne Schuh Austin |
Roxanne Schuh Austin is currently the President & Chief Executive Officer at Austin Investment Advisors. She is also an Independent Director at Verizon Communications, Inc., CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., AbbVie, Inc., CrowdStrike, Inc., and Freshworks, Inc. Additionally, she is a Member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. In her former positions, Ms. Austin served as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Move Networks, Inc. from 2009 to 2010. She was an Independent Director at Abbott Laboratories from 2000 to 2022. She also held the position of Independent Director at Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson from 2008 to 2016, and at Teledyne Technologies, Inc. from 2006 to 2021. Ms. Austin was an Independent Director at Target Corp. from 2002 to 2020 and served as a Director at Ericsson, Inc. from 2008 to 2016. She was the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at The DIRECTV Group, Inc. from 1993 to 2003. Ms. Austin was also the President & Chief Operating Officer at DIRECTV from 2001 to 2004. She has also held positions as a Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP and as a Trustee at the California Science Center. Ms. Austin obtained her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin. |
| Daniel H. Schulman |
Daniel H. Schulman is currently the President & Chief Executive Officer at PayPal CA Ltd. He is also the Vice Chairman at The Economic Club of New York. In addition, he serves as an Independent Director at Verizon Communications, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Cellco Partnership, Inc., Lazard, Inc., and Valor Capital Group LLC. Schulman is a Director at Autism Speaks, Inc. and The Business Roundtable. He is also a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc., The International Business Council, and the Lead Director Network. Previously, Schulman held the position of President & CEO-Technology Platform Business at eBay, Inc. He was the President & Chief Executive Officer at Booking Holdings, Inc. from 1999 to 2001. Schulman also served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at PayPal, Inc. from 2014 to 2015. He was the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. from 2001 to 2009. Schulman held the position of President & Chief Executive Officer at Priceline.com LLC from 1999 to 2001. He served as an Independent Director at Flex Ltd. from 2009 to 2018. Schulman was a Director at Net2Phone, Inc., Xoom Corp., and The Telx Group, Inc. He also served as a Director at PayPal Holdings, Inc. from 2014 to 2024. Schulman was the Group President-Enterprise Group at American Express Co. from 2010 to 2014. He was the President-Prepaid Group at Sprint Communications LLC from 2009 to 2010. Schulman served as the President-Consumer Markets Division at AT&T, Inc. He was an Advisor at Greycroft LLC. Schulman was the President of AT&T WorldNet in 1998. Schulman's education includes an undergraduate degree from Middlebury College, a graduate degree from New York University, and an MBA from The Leonard N Stern School of Business. |
| Clarence Otis |
Clarence Otis currently works at Jazz At Lincoln Center, Inc., as Chairman, Verizon Communications, Inc., as Lead Independent Director from 2019, The Travelers Cos., Inc., as Independent Director from 2017, and various other companies. Mr. Otis also formerly worked at Darden Restaurants, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2014, Travelers Property Casualty Corp., as Director, Chemical Securities, Inc., as Managing Director & Manager-Public Finance from 1991 to 1995, and various other companies. Mr. Otis received his undergraduate degree in 1977 from Williams College and graduate degree in 1980 from Stanford Law School. |
| Mark T. Bertolini |
Mark T. Bertolini currently works at Oscar Health, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2023, Verizon Communications, Inc., as Independent Director from 2015, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., as Director, Cellco Partnership, Inc., as Director from 2015, the University of Connecticut Health Center, as Director, Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics, as Director, Connecticut Business & Industry Association, as Director, US-China Business Council, as Director, The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, Inc., as Director, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc., as Director, and Thrive Global Holdings, Inc., as Director. Mr. Bertolini also formerly worked at Aetna, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2014 to 2018, Bridgewater Associates LP, as Co-Chief Executive Officer from 2022 to 2023, SelectCare, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer, Aetna Life Insurance Co., as President & Chief Executive Officer, Aetna Life Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio), as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2011 to 2018, The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund, as Vice Chairman, CVS Health Corp., as Director from 2018 to 2020, America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc., as Director, The Partnership for New York City, Inc., as Director, The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, as Director, The Mind & Life Institute, as Director, NYLCare Health Plans, Inc., as Executive Vice President, and CIGNA HealthCare, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Regional Segment. Mr. Bertolini received his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University (Michigan) and Masters Business Admin degree from Cornell University. |
| Rodney E. Slater |
Rodney E. Slater currently works at The MITRE Corp., as Chairman, National Archives Foundation, as Vice Chairman from 2019, Verizon Communications, Inc., as Independent Director from 2010, and various other companies. Mr. Slater also formerly worked at James Lee Witt Associates LLC, as Vice Chairman, Arkansas Highway Commission, as Chairman from 1987 to 1992, Delta Air Lines, Inc., as Director from 2008 to 2011, and various other companies. Mr. Slater received his undergraduate degree in 1977 from Eastern Michigan University and graduate degree in 1980 from The University of Arkansas. |
| Laxman Narasimhan |
Laxman Narasimhan is currently the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Starbucks Corp. and an Independent Director at Verizon Communications, Inc. He also holds positions as a Director at the US-China Business Council, a Trustee at The Brookings Institution, and a Member at the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. In his former roles, Mr. Narasimhan served as the Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc from 2019 to 2022. He was also the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) Plc and a Director & Manager at Mckinsey & Co. (Haryana). Prior to that, he held the position of Global Chief Commercial Officer at PepsiCo, Inc. in 2019 and served as the Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President at PepsiCo Americas Foods from 2012 to 2014. Mr. Narasimhan's education includes a graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, an undergraduate degree from the College of Engineering, Pune, a graduate degree from the Joseph H Lauder Institute of Management & International, and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Narasimhan's current job(s) include Chief Executive Officer & Director at Starbucks Corp. and Independent Director at Verizon Communications, Inc. |
| Vittorio Amedeo Colao |
Vittorio Amedeo Colao is currently serving as the Vice Chairman of EMEA at General Atlantic LLC and as the Vice Chairman at the European Round Table of Industrialists. He is also an Independent Director at Verizon Communications, Inc. and a Non-Executive Director at Vodafone-Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications Co. SA, Cellco Partnership, Inc., the University of Bocconi, Unilever Andina Perú SA, and Unilever International Holdings NV. In his former roles, Mr. Colao served as the Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Vodafone Group Plc from 2008 to 2018. He was also the Chief Executive Officer at RCS MediaGroup SpA from 2004 to 2006 and at Omnitel Pronto Italia from 1996 to 2011. Additionally, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Italia SpA. He has also held positions as an Independent Director at Verizon Communications, Inc., a Non-Executive Director at Leonardo SpA, and an Independent Non-Executive Director at Unilever Plc and Unilever NV from 2015 to 2021. He briefly served as the Minister of Technological Innovation & Digital Transition in the Government of Italy from 2021 to 2022. Prior to his business career, Mr. Colao pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Bocconi. |
| Carol B. Tomé |
Carol B. Tomé is currently the Chief Executive Officer & Director at United Parcel Service, Inc. She is also the CEO of UPS Ventures. Additionally, she holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at UPS Expedited Mail Services, Inc. and United Parcel Service of America, Inc. Ms. Tomé is an Independent Director at Verizon Communications, Inc. and a Director at Catalyst, Inc. She is also the Vice Chairman of The Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc. In terms of her former positions, Ms. Tomé served as Vice Chairman at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta from 2008 to 2013. She was also the Chairman of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce from 2012 to 2013. Furthermore, she held the role of Chief Financial Officer & EVP-Corporate Services at The Home Depot, Inc. from 1995 to 2019. Ms. Tomé has a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Denver and an undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming. |
