CooperCompanies Appoints Barbara Carbone to Board of Directors

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CooperCompanies has appointed Barbara Carbone as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2025. Carbone will also serve on the Audit Committee.

With nearly 40 years of experience, Carbone spent most of her career at KPMG (1981-2019), serving 24+ years as an Audit Partner. Her notable roles included Chairperson of the KPMG Partnership Audit Committee and National Partner in Charge for Human Resources. She also served on the KPMG Retired Partners Council from 2019-2022.

Currently, Carbone serves as Board Chairperson at TrueCar and holds board positions at Limoneira Company and Bob's Discount Furniture. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University at Sacramento. Bob Weiss, Chairman of CooperCompanies, welcomed her expertise in finance, accounting, leadership, and HR.

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• Appointment of Barbara Carbone brings 38+ years of financial expertise, including 24 years as KPMG Audit Partner
• New director brings significant audit committee leadership experience as former KPMG Partnership Audit Committee Chair
• Carbone's HR expertise from KPMG role adds value in performance management and compensation strategy
• Current board experience at multiple companies (TrueCar, Limoneira, Bob's Discount Furniture) brings active corporate governance perspective

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SAN RAMON, Calif., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), a leading global medical device company, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Barbara Carbone as an independent director, effective May 1, 2025. Ms. Carbone has also been appointed to serve on the Audit Committee when she joins the Board.

Ms. Carbone brings nearly four decades of experience across a wide variety of industries. She spent most of her career at KPMG LLP, from 1981-2019, where she served more than twenty-four years as an Audit Partner. She served on the KPMG Partnership Audit Committee for six years, including three years as the Chairperson, and as the National Partner in Charge for Human Resources involved in designing performance management processes, compensation strategies, and training & development programs. She also served on the KPMG Retired Partners Council from 2019-2022. She currently serves as the Chairperson on the Board of Directors of TrueCar, Inc., and as a member of the Board of Directors of Limoneira Company and Bob’s Discount Furniture. Ms. Carbone holds a B.S. in Business Administration (Accountancy) from California State University at Sacramento.

“We are excited to welcome Barbara to Cooper’s Board of Directors,” said Bob Weiss, Chairman of the Board of CooperCompanies. “She brings extensive financial and accounting expertise, leadership skills, and a great background in Human Resources. We look forward to the valuable contributions she will make to our Board.”

About CooperCompanies
CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) is a leading global medical device company focused on helping people experience life’s beautiful moments through its two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a trusted leader in the contact lens industry, helping to improve the way people see each day. CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women’s healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most. Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, CooperCompanies has a workforce of more than 16,000, sells products in over 130 countries, and positively impacts over fifty million lives each year. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.

Contact:
Kim Duncan
Vice President, Investor Relations and Risk Management
925-460-3663
ir@cooperco.com

FAQ

Who is Barbara Carbone joining CooperCompanies (COO) Board in May 2025?

Barbara Carbone is joining CooperCompanies as an independent director and Audit Committee member, bringing 38 years of experience including 24 years as KPMG Audit Partner.

What experience does Barbara Carbone bring to CooperCompanies (COO) Board?

Barbara Carbone brings nearly 40 years of experience, including 24 years as KPMG Audit Partner, HR leadership, and current board positions at TrueCar, Limoneira, and Bob's Discount Furniture.

When will Barbara Carbone start on CooperCompanies (COO) Board?

Barbara Carbone will begin her role as independent director on CooperCompanies Board effective May 1, 2025.

What roles will Barbara Carbone hold at CooperCompanies (COO)?

Barbara Carbone will serve as an independent director on the Board and as a member of the Audit Committee at CooperCompanies.

What other boards does Barbara Carbone serve on besides CooperCompanies (COO)?

Barbara Carbone serves as Board Chairperson at TrueCar and board member at both Limoneira Company and Bob's Discount Furniture.