Allbirds Appoints Lily Yan Hughes as Independent Director

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Allbirds (NASDAQ: BIRD) announced that Lily Yan Hughes was appointed as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective October 31, 2025. Ms. Hughes is a former global S&P 500 and Fortune 100 executive who currently serves as Assistant Dean at Syracuse University College of Law.

Her prior roles include Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Arrow Electronics and Public Storage, Vice President, Associate General Counsel—Corporate M&A and Finance at Ingram Micro, and corporate partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. She has served on multiple boards and currently chairs DirectWomen.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allbirds, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIRD), a global lifestyle brand that innovates with sustainable materials to make better products in a better way, today announced that former global S&P 500 and Fortune 100 executive Lily Yan Hughes has been appointed as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective October 31, 2025.

“We are pleased to welcome a global executive of Lily’s stature to our Board,” said Joe Vernachio, CEO. “She brings a broad range of expertise to Allbirds spanning technology, distribution, real estate, capital markets and governance. Her proven leadership and board experience will be instrumental as we continue to advance our goal to reignite the Allbirds brand, drive growth and build long-term shareholder value.”

Ms. Hughes currently serves as Assistant Dean at Syracuse University College of Law. She previously held positions as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Arrow Electronics, Inc. and Public Storage. Prior to that, Ms. Hughes was Vice President, Associate General Counsel-Corporate M&A and Finance for Ingram Micro, Inc. Earlier in her career, she was a Corporate and Securities Partner with the national law firm of Manatt, Phelps & Philips. Ms. Hughes has served on the Board of DirectWomen since 2021, where she is currently Chair. She previously held Board positions with the Association of Corporate Counsel and NUBURU, Inc., where she chaired the Nominating and Governance Committee and served on the Audit and Compensation Committees. She holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.

About Allbirds, Inc.

Allbirds is a global modern lifestyle footwear brand, founded in 2015 with a commitment to make better things in a better way. That commitment inspired the company’s first product, the now iconic Wool Runner; and today, inspires a growing assortment of products known for superior comfort. Allbirds designs its products to be materially different by turning away from convention toward nature’s inspiration with materials like Merino wool, tree fiber and sugarcane. For more information, please visit www.allbirds.com.

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FAQ

Who is Lily Yan Hughes and why did Allbirds (BIRD) appoint her to the board on October 31, 2025?

Lily Yan Hughes is a former S&P 500 and Fortune 100 executive and current Assistant Dean at Syracuse University College of Law; Allbirds named her independent director effective October 31, 2025 to add experience in technology, distribution, real estate, capital markets and governance.

What experience does Lily Yan Hughes bring to Allbirds (BIRD)?

She previously served as SVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Arrow Electronics and Public Storage, held senior legal roles at Ingram Micro, and was a corporate partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips.

When does Lily Yan Hughes' board appointment at Allbirds (BIRD) take effect?

Her appointment to the Allbirds board is effective October 31, 2025.

Will Lily Yan Hughes' role as an independent director change Allbirds' executive management?

The announcement notes her appointment to the Board as an independent director but does not state any executive management changes.

Does Lily Yan Hughes hold other board or leadership roles relevant to Allbirds (BIRD)?

Yes; she currently chairs DirectWomen and previously held board roles with the Association of Corporate Counsel and NUBURU, where she chaired governance and served on audit and compensation committees.

What qualifications does Lily Yan Hughes have academically for the Allbirds (BIRD) board role?

She holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.