Ally appoints Michelle Goldberg to Board of Directors
Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) has announced the appointment of Michelle J. Goldberg to its Board of Directors, elected by shareholders at the 2025 annual meeting. Goldberg brings over three decades of experience in consulting, investment banking, and venture capital, with particular expertise in technology companies. She previously served as a partner at Ignition Partners from 2000 to 2020 and currently serves on the board of Bakkt Holdings.
The announcement coincides with the retirement of Kenneth J. Bacon from the board after 10 years of service, where he most recently served as chair of the Risk Committee. Ally CEO Michael Rhodes emphasized that Goldberg's expertise in data analytics and emerging consumer technologies will provide valuable perspectives as the company continues its transformation.
Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) ha annunciato la nomina di Michelle J. Goldberg nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, eletta dagli azionisti durante l'assemblea annuale del 2025. Goldberg vanta oltre trent'anni di esperienza in consulenza, investment banking e venture capital, con una particolare competenza nel settore delle aziende tecnologiche. In passato è stata partner presso Ignition Partners dal 2000 al 2020 e attualmente fa parte del consiglio di amministrazione di Bakkt Holdings.
L'annuncio coincide con il ritiro di Kenneth J. Bacon dal consiglio dopo 10 anni di servizio, durante i quali ha ricoperto l'incarico di presidente del Comitato per il Rischio. Il CEO di Ally, Michael Rhodes, ha sottolineato come l'esperienza di Goldberg nell'analisi dei dati e nelle tecnologie emergenti per i consumatori offrirà prospettive preziose mentre l'azienda continua il suo percorso di trasformazione.
Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Michelle J. Goldberg en su Junta Directiva, elegida por los accionistas en la reunión anual de 2025. Goldberg aporta más de tres décadas de experiencia en consultoría, banca de inversión y capital de riesgo, con especialización en empresas tecnológicas. Anteriormente fue socia en Ignition Partners desde 2000 hasta 2020 y actualmente forma parte del consejo de Bakkt Holdings.
El anuncio coincide con la jubilación de Kenneth J. Bacon tras 10 años en la junta, donde recientemente fue presidente del Comité de Riesgos. El CEO de Ally, Michael Rhodes, destacó que la experiencia de Goldberg en análisis de datos y tecnologías emergentes para consumidores aportará perspectivas valiosas mientras la compañía continúa su proceso de transformación.
Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY)는 2025년 연례 주주총회에서 주주들의 선출로 Michelle J. Goldberg를 이사회 멤버로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. Goldberg는 기술 기업 분야에 특히 전문성을 가진 컨설팅, 투자 은행, 벤처 캐피털에서 30년 이상의 경력을 보유하고 있습니다. 그녀는 2000년부터 2020년까지 Ignition Partners의 파트너로 일했으며 현재 Bakkt Holdings의 이사회 멤버로 활동하고 있습니다.
이번 발표는 10년간 이사회에서 근무하며 최근에는 리스크 위원회 의장을 맡았던 Kenneth J. Bacon의 은퇴와 동시에 이루어졌습니다. Ally의 CEO Michael Rhodes는 Goldberg의 데이터 분석 및 신흥 소비자 기술에 대한 전문성이 회사의 지속적인 변화 과정에 귀중한 시각을 제공할 것이라고 강조했습니다.
Ally Financial (NYSE : ALLY) a annoncé la nomination de Michelle J. Goldberg à son conseil d'administration, élue par les actionnaires lors de l'assemblée générale annuelle de 2025. Goldberg apporte plus de trente ans d'expérience en conseil, banque d'investissement et capital-risque, avec une expertise particulière dans les entreprises technologiques. Elle a précédemment été associée chez Ignition Partners de 2000 à 2020 et siège actuellement au conseil d'administration de Bakkt Holdings.
Cette annonce coïncide avec le départ à la retraite de Kenneth J. Bacon après dix ans de service au conseil, où il a récemment présidé le comité des risques. Le PDG d'Ally, Michael Rhodes, a souligné que l'expertise de Goldberg en analyse de données et technologies émergentes pour les consommateurs apportera des perspectives précieuses alors que l'entreprise poursuit sa transformation.
Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) hat die Ernennung von Michelle J. Goldberg in den Vorstand bekannt gegeben, die von den Aktionären auf der Hauptversammlung 2025 gewählt wurde. Goldberg bringt über drei Jahrzehnte Erfahrung in Beratung, Investment Banking und Risikokapital mit, mit besonderem Schwerpunkt auf Technologieunternehmen. Sie war zuvor von 2000 bis 2020 Partnerin bei Ignition Partners und ist derzeit im Vorstand von Bakkt Holdings tätig.
Die Bekanntgabe fällt mit dem Rücktritt von Kenneth J. Bacon nach zehn Jahren im Vorstand zusammen, wo er zuletzt Vorsitzender des Risikoausschusses war. Ally-CEO Michael Rhodes betonte, dass Goldbergs Expertise in Datenanalyse und aufkommenden Verbrauchertechnologien wertvolle Perspektiven bieten wird, während das Unternehmen seine Transformation fortsetzt.
- Addition of Michelle Goldberg brings valuable expertise in technology, data analytics, and venture capital to strengthen board capabilities
- Goldberg's extensive board experience with major companies like Taubman Centers, Legg Mason, and Plum Creek adds governance depth
- Strategic appointment aligns with company's focus on digital banking and technological transformation
- Loss of experienced board member Ken Bacon after 10 years, including his role as Risk Committee chair
- Potential temporary gap in risk oversight leadership with Bacon's departure
Director Ken Bacon to retire after 10 years of service
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
Ally also announced the retirement of director Kenneth J. Bacon, whose term ended after 10 years of service, including most recently as chair of the Risk Committee.
"For over a decade, Ken has been a guiding force on our board – a voice of wisdom, integrity and unwavering commitment," said Fritz W. Hobbs, chairman of the board of Ally. "It has been a privilege to have worked alongside Ken. On behalf of the entire company and the board, I want to extend our sincerest thanks to Ken for his leadership and for always bringing thoughtfulness, ensuring accountability and advancing Ally's mission to do it right. We wish him well going forward."
About Ally Financial
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a financial services company with the nation's largest all-digital bank and an industry-leading auto financing business, driven by a mission to "Do It Right" and be a relentless ally for customers and communities. The company serves customers with deposits and securities brokerage and investment advisory services as well as auto financing and insurance offerings. The company also includes a seasoned corporate finance business that offers capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies. For more information, please visit www.ally.com.
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