Ally Financial announces board of director appointments

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Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) announced the appointment of Allan Merrill and Gunther Bright to its board of directors, effective Nov. 3, 2025.

Merrill brings over 30 years of leadership, currently serving as chairman, president and CEO of Beazer Homes and having served on the Freddie Mac board from 2020–2025. Bright brings more than 30 years at American Express, retired end of 2023, and has served on boards including TPG, Inc.

The company said these hires bring experience in leadership and financial services as Ally continues board refreshment, totaling five new independent directors since 2022.

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• Two new directors effective Nov. 3, 2025
• Board has added five new independent directors since 2022
• Allan Merrill: 30+ years leadership; ex-Freddie Mac director (2020–2025)
• Gunther Bright: 30+ years at American Express; retired end of 2023

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• None.

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Allan Merrill and Gunther Bright appointed to board

DETROIT, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) today announced that Allan Merrill and Gunther Bright have been appointed to its board, effective Nov. 3.

"We're pleased to welcome Allan and Gunther to our board of directors," said Kim Fennebresque, Ally director and chair of the board's Compensation, Nominating, and Governance Committee. "Their blend of skills and experience will be invaluable as Ally transforms into a more focused organization. Allan's track record as a public company CEO and Gunther's extensive background in financial services will bring fresh perspectives to our board, particularly in driving growth and innovation."

Merrill has more than three decades of leadership experience. He currently serves as the chairman, president and CEO of Beazer Homes USA, Inc., a diversified national homebuilder. Merrill joined Beazer as CFO in 2007 and was appointed CEO in 2011. Prior to joining Beazer, Merrill worked in both investment banking and online real estate marketing. He also served on the board of Freddie Mac from 2020 until 2025. Merrill holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Bright is a seasoned financial services executive with more than 30 years of experience in various leadership roles at American Express. Prior to his retirement at the end of 2023, Bright was EVP and general manager for the U.S. Large Market and Global Client Group. Since 2022, Bright has served as a member of the board of directors of TPG, Inc. and previously served as a member of the board of directors of Warburg Pincus Capital Corporation and McAfee Corp. He holds a bachelor's degree in international economics from Pace University.

"Including these appointments, the board will have added five new independent directors since 2022, underscoring our ongoing commitment to board refreshment," said Fritz Hobbs, chairman of the board of Ally. "I'm confident that with the addition of Allan and Gunther we're well positioned as a board to continue executing on our focused strategy and delivering long-term value to our stakeholders."

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.

For more information and disclosures about Ally, visit https://www.ally.com/#disclosures.

For further images and news on Ally, please visit http://media.ally.com.

Contacts:
Sean Leary
Ally Investor Relations
704-444-4830
sean.leary@ally.com 

Peter Gilchrist
Ally Communications (Media)
704-644-6299
Peter.gilchrist@ally.com 

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FAQ

Who were appointed to the Ally board on Nov. 3, 2025 (ALLY)?

Allan Merrill and Gunther Bright were appointed to Ally's board, effective Nov. 3, 2025.

What experience does Allan Merrill bring to Ally's board (ALLY)?

Merrill has over 30 years of leadership, is chairman, president and CEO of Beazer Homes, and served on Freddie Mac's board from 2020–2025.

What is Gunther Bright's background relevant to Ally (ALLY)?

Bright has more than 30 years in financial services at American Express, retired end of 2023, and sits on the TPG, Inc. board.

How many independent directors has Ally added since 2022 (ALLY)?

Including these appointments, Ally's board has added five new independent directors since 2022.

When do Merrill and Bright officially join Ally's board (ALLY)?

Their board appointments are effective on Nov. 3, 2025.

Where can investors find more information about Ally disclosures and news (ALLY)?

Investors can visit www.ally.com and Ally's disclosures page at https://www.ally.com/#disclosures or the media site at http://media.ally.com.