Howard Hughes Holdings Announces Appointment of Thom Lachman and Susan Panuccio to Board of Directors
Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH) has announced the appointment of two new independent Directors to its Board: Thom Lachman and Susan Panuccio. Lachman, currently Chairman and CEO of Duracell, brings extensive operational experience from his 33-year tenure at Procter & Gamble and leadership of global consumer brands. Panuccio, former CFO of News Corp, contributes significant expertise in financial strategy and digital transformation.
The appointments mark a strategic move as Howard Hughes Holdings aims to evolve into a diversified holding company. The new directors succeed Beth Kaplan and Steve Shepsman, who did not seek re-election at the Annual Meeting. Both appointments have been welcomed by CEO David R. O'Reilly and Executive Chairman Bill Ackman as strengthening the board's expertise for future growth initiatives.
Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH) ha anunciado la nomina di due nuovi Directors indipendenti al consiglio: Thom Lachman e Susan Panuccio. Lachman, attualmente presidente e CEO di Duracell, porta un’ampia esperienza operativa dai suoi 33 anni in Procter & Gamble e dalla guida di marchi globali. Panuccio, ex CFO di News Corp, contribuisce con competenze significative in strategia finanziaria e trasformazione digitale.
Le nomine segnano una mossa strategica mentre Howard Hughes Holdings punta a evolversi in una holding diversificata. I nuovi direttori sostituiscono Beth Kaplan e Steve Shepsman, che non si sono ricandidati all’Assemblea Annuale. Le nomine sono state accolte dal CEO David R. O'Reilly e dall’Executive Chairman Bill Ackman come un rafforzamento dell’expertise del consiglio per le future iniziative di crescita.
Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH) ha anunciado la designación de dos nuevos Directores independientes para su Junta: Thom Lachman y Susan Panuccio. Lachman, actual presidente y CEO de Duracell, aporta amplia experiencia operativa de su trayectoria de 33 años en Procter & Gamble y en la dirección de marcas globales. Panuccio, ex CFO de News Corp, aporta una experiencia significativa en estrategia financiera y transformación digital.
Los nombramientos marcan un movimiento estratégico a medida que Howard Hughes Holdings apunta a convertirse en una holding diversificada. Los nuevos directores suceden a Beth Kaplan y Steve Shepsman, quienes no se presentaron a la reelección en la Asamblea Anual. Ambos nombramientos han sido bien recibidos por el CEO David R. O'Reilly y el Presidente Ejecutivo Bill Ackman, al fortalecer la experiencia del consejo para futuras iniciativas de crecimiento.
Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH)가 이사회에 두 명의 새로운 독립 이사를 임명했다고 발표했습니다: Thom Lachman과 Susan Panuccio. Lachman은 현재 Duracell의 회장 겸 CEO로, Procter & Gamble에서의 33년간의 임무와 글로벌 소비재 브랜드의 리더십에서 풍부한 운영 경험을 가져옵니다. Panuccio는 전 News Corp의 CFO로서 재무 전략과 디지털 트랜스포메이션에 대한 상당한 전문성을 기여합니다.
이번 임명은 Howard Hughes Holdings가 다각화된 지주회사로 발전하려는 전략적 움직임을 나타냅니다. 새로운 이사들은 연례 총회에서 재선에 나오지 않은 Beth Kaplan과 Steve Shepsman을 대신합니다. 두 임명은 CEO David R. O'Reilly와 Execuitve Chairman Bill Ackman에 의해 앞으로의 성장 이니셔티브를 위한 이사회 전문성 강화로 환영받았습니다.
Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH) a annoncé la nomination de deux nouveaux administrateurs indépendants à son conseil: Thom Lachman et Susan Panuccio. Lachman, actuellement président-directeur général de Duracell, apporte une vaste expérience opérationnelle de ses 33 années chez Procter & Gamble et son leadership sur des marques mondiales. Panuccio, ancienne directrice financière de News Corp, apporte une expertise significative en stratégie financière et transformation numérique.
Ces nominations marquent une démarche stratégique alors que Howard Hughes Holdings vise à devenir une holding diversifiée. Les nouveaux administrateurs remplacent Beth Kaplan et Steve Shepsman, qui n'ont pas sollicité leur réélection lors de l'Assemblée annuelle. Ces nominations ont été accueillies favorablement par le PDG David R. O'Reilly et par le Président Exécutif Bill Ackman, les considérant comme un renforcement de l'expertise du conseil pour les futures initiatives de croissance.
Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH) hat die Ernennung von zwei neuen unabhängigen Direktoren in den Vorstand bekannt gegeben: Thom Lachman und Susan Panuccio. Lachman, der derzeit Vorsitzender und CEO von Duracell ist, bringt umfangreiche operative Erfahrung aus seiner 33-jährigen Tätigkeit bei Procter & Gamble sowie die Führung globaler Konsumgütermarken mit. Panuccio, ehemalige CFO von News Corp, trägt bedeutende Expertise in Finanzstrategie und digitaler Transformation bei.
Die Ernennungen markieren einen strategischen Schritt, da Howard Hughes Holdings darauf abzielt, sich zu einer diversifizierten Holding zu entwickeln. Die neuen Direktoren treten die Nachfolge von Beth Kaplan und Steve Shepsman an, die sich bei der Hauptversammlung nicht erneut zur Wahl stellten. Beide Ernennungen wurden vom CEO David R. O'Reilly und dem Executive Chairman Bill Ackman begrüßt, da sie die Expertise des Vorstands für künftige Wachstumsinitiativen stärken sollen.
Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH) أعلنت عن تعيين عضوين مستقلين جديدين في مجلس إدارتها: Thom Lachman و Susan Panuccio. فهيمش، رئيس مجلس الإدارة والمدير التنفيذي حالياً لشركة Duracell، يجلب خبرة تشغيلية واسعة من مسيرته التي استمرت 33 عاماً في Procter & Gamble وقيادته للعلامات التجارية العالمية. أما Panuccio، المديرة المالية السابقة لشركة News Corp، فتضيف خبرة كبيرة في الاستراتيجيات المالية والتحول الرقمي.
تمثل التعيينات خطوة استراتيجية بينما تسعى Howard Hughes Holdings إلى التحول إلى شركة قابضة متنوعة. يحل المشيران محل Beth Kaplan وSteve Shepsman، اللذان لم يترشحا لإعادة الانتخاب في الجمعية العمومية السنوية. وقد رحب به التعيينات من قبل الرئيس التنفيذي ديفيد ر. أوريلي والرئيس التنفيذي للمجلس Bill Ackman، باعتبارها تقوية لخبرة المجلس من أجل مبادرات النمو المستقبلية.
Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH) 已宣布任命两位独立董事加入董事会：Thom Lachman 和 Susan Panuccio。Lachman 现任 Duracell 的董事长兼首席执行官，在宝洁公司33年的任期内积累了广泛的运营经验，并领导全球消费品牌。Panuccio，前 News Corp 的首席财务官，在财务战略与数字化转型方面提供了重要专业知识。
此举标志着公司战略转型，旨将 Howard Hughes Holdings 打造成多元化的控股公司。新任命的董事接替“Beth Kaplan”和“Steve Shepsman”，二人未在年度大会上寻求连任。首席执行官 David R. O'Reilly 和执行主席 Bill Ackman 对此表示欢迎，认为新的董事能够增强董事会在未来增长计划中的专业能力。
- Addition of experienced leaders with proven track records in global operations and financial transformation
- Strategic alignment with company's vision to become a diversified holding company
- Enhanced board expertise in digital transformation and operational excellence
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH) today announced the appointment of Thom Lachman and Susan Panuccio as independent Directors of the Company.
“Thom and Susan both bring tremendous expertise and proven track records of delivering growth and long-term value creation, and we are delighted to welcome them to the Board,” said Bill Ackman, Executive Chairman of Howard Hughes Holdings. “Thom’s operational excellence and leadership in global consumer brands, and Susan’s deep experience in corporate strategy and financial transformation will be invaluable as the company diversifies and grows into the next great diversified holding company.”
“We are pleased to welcome Thom and Susan at the start of what promises to be a defining new chapter for Howard Hughes Holdings,” said David R. O’Reilly, Chief Executive Officer of Howard Hughes. “Their extensive experience and fresh perspectives will strengthen our Board as we execute our long-term growth objectives.”
Mr. Lachman is the Chairman and CEO of Duracell, a Berkshire Hathaway company. Duracell is the leading global disposable battery brand in the world with a presence in over 90 countries. Mr. Lachman joined Duracell in 2016 as the North America President and leader of the transition team after Duracell was purchased from Procter and Gamble. He was promoted to Chairman and CEO in 2018. Prior to joining Berkshire Hathaway, Mr. Lachman worked for Procter and Gamble for 33 years on some of the most well-known and valuable global packaged good brands including Gillette, Tide, Old Spice, Pampers, and Cover Girl. Mr. Lachman earned a BS in Chemical Engineering as well as an MBA from Tulane University.
Ms. Panuccio started her professional career with KPMG and held finance roles at Ansett Australia and AngloGold Ashanti prior to joining News Corporation in 2002. At News Corporation, Ms. Panuccio held a variety of strategic, operational and finance roles in the UK and Australia. She became CFO of News UK in 2008 and CFO of News Corp Australia in 2013, serving on the Board of Foxtel and the ASX listed REA. In 2017, she became CFO of News Corp, a diversified News and Information services company in New York. During her tenure as CFO, she oversaw financial strategy during a transformative period marked by the company’s transition towards a digital and subscription led business, which delivered margin expansion, strong share price growth and shareholder returns. Ms. Panuccio earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Technology from Ballarat University.
Mr. Lachman and Ms. Panuccio succeed Beth Kaplan and Steve Shepsman, who did not stand for re-election at the Company’s Annual Meeting.
About Howard Hughes Holdings
Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH) is a holding company focused on growing long-term shareholder value. Through its real estate platform, Howard Hughes Communities, HHH owns, manages, and develops commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Award-winning assets include the country’s preeminent portfolio of master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including The Woodlands®, Bridgeland® and The Woodlands Hills® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area; Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and Merriweather District® in Columbia, Maryland. Howard Hughes Holdings is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHH.
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