Match Group Announces the Addition of Kelly Campbell to its Board of Directors
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) has announced the appointment of Kelly Campbell, former president of NBCUniversal's Peacock, to its Board of Directors for the 2025 Annual Meeting. This addition marks a significant board refresh, with over one-third of directors being new within the past year.
The company has also entered into an information sharing agreement with Anson Funds, fostering collaborative engagement. In response, Anson Funds has withdrawn its director nominations and proposal to declassify the Board. The company will put forward its own proposal to declassify the Board at the upcoming Annual Meeting.
Campbell brings expertise in consumer-facing technology and brand development, which aligns with Match Group's user-focused growth strategy. Anson Funds expressed support for the company's AI-driven transformation of online dating, with Portfolio Manager Sagar Gupta committing to constructive engagement for long-term value creation.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) ha annunciato la nomina di Kelly Campbell, ex presidente di Peacock di NBCUniversal, nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione in vista dell'Assemblea Annuale 2025. Questa nomina rappresenta un importante rinnovamento del consiglio, con oltre un terzo dei membri nuovi nell'ultimo anno.
L'azienda ha inoltre stipulato un accordo di condivisione delle informazioni con Anson Funds, promuovendo una collaborazione più stretta. In seguito, Anson Funds ha ritirato le sue candidature per i direttori e la proposta di declassificare il Consiglio. La società presenterà una propria proposta per la declassificazione del Consiglio durante la prossima Assemblea Annuale.
Campbell porta con sé competenze nel settore della tecnologia per i consumatori e nello sviluppo del brand, in linea con la strategia di crescita di Match Group focalizzata sugli utenti. Anson Funds ha espresso sostegno alla trasformazione guidata dall'intelligenza artificiale nel settore degli incontri online, con il Portfolio Manager Sagar Gupta impegnato a un dialogo costruttivo per creare valore a lungo termine.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Kelly Campbell, ex presidenta de Peacock de NBCUniversal, en su Junta Directiva para la Reunión Anual de 2025. Esta incorporación representa una renovación significativa del consejo, con más de un tercio de los directores siendo nuevos en el último año.
La empresa también ha firmado un acuerdo de intercambio de información con Anson Funds, fomentando una colaboración activa. En respuesta, Anson Funds retiró sus nominaciones para directores y su propuesta para desclasificar la Junta. La compañía presentará su propia propuesta para desclasificar la Junta en la próxima Reunión Anual.
Campbell aporta experiencia en tecnología orientada al consumidor y desarrollo de marca, alineándose con la estrategia de crecimiento centrada en el usuario de Match Group. Anson Funds expresó su apoyo a la transformación impulsada por IA en las citas en línea, con el Gestor de Portafolio Sagar Gupta comprometido a mantener un compromiso constructivo para la creación de valor a largo plazo.
Match Group(NASDAQ: MTCH)는 NBCUniversal의 Peacock 전 사장인 Kelly Campbell를 2025년 연례 총회를 위한 이사회 이사로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 이번 임명은 지난 1년간 3분의 1 이상의 이사가 새로워지는 중요한 이사회 쇄신을 의미합니다.
또한 회사는 Anson Funds와 정보 공유 협약을 체결하여 협력 관계를 강화했습니다. 이에 Anson Funds는 이사 후보와 이사회 분류 해제 제안을 철회했습니다. 회사는 다가오는 연례 총회에서 이사회 분류 해제에 대한 자체 제안을 제출할 예정입니다.
Campbell은 소비자 중심 기술과 브랜드 개발에 대한 전문성을 갖추고 있어 Match Group의 사용자 중심 성장 전략과 잘 맞습니다. Anson Funds는 AI 기반 온라인 데이트 혁신에 대한 회사의 노력을 지지하며, 포트폴리오 매니저 Sagar Gupta는 장기적인 가치 창출을 위한 건설적인 협력을 약속했습니다.
Match Group (NASDAQ : MTCH) a annoncé la nomination de Kelly Campbell, ancienne présidente de Peacock chez NBCUniversal, au sein de son conseil d'administration pour l'assemblée générale annuelle de 2025. Cette nomination constitue un renouvellement important du conseil, avec plus d'un tiers des administrateurs étant nouveaux au cours de l'année écoulée.
L'entreprise a également conclu un accord de partage d'informations avec Anson Funds, favorisant une collaboration étroite. En réponse, Anson Funds a retiré ses candidatures au conseil ainsi que sa proposition de déclassification du conseil. La société présentera sa propre proposition de déclassification lors de la prochaine assemblée générale.
Campbell apporte une expertise en technologie grand public et en développement de marque, en adéquation avec la stratégie de croissance axée sur l'utilisateur de Match Group. Anson Funds a exprimé son soutien à la transformation pilotée par l'IA dans le domaine des rencontres en ligne, avec le gestionnaire de portefeuille Sagar Gupta engagé dans un dialogue constructif pour créer de la valeur à long terme.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) hat die Ernennung von Kelly Campbell, der ehemaligen Präsidentin von NBCUniversals Peacock, in den Vorstand für die Hauptversammlung 2025 bekannt gegeben. Diese Ergänzung markiert eine bedeutende Erneuerung des Vorstands, wobei mehr als ein Drittel der Direktoren im letzten Jahr neu sind.
Das Unternehmen hat außerdem eine Informationsaustauschvereinbarung mit Anson Funds geschlossen, um die Zusammenarbeit zu fördern. Infolgedessen hat Anson Funds seine Direktoren-Nominierungen und den Vorschlag zur Entklassifizierung des Vorstands zurückgezogen. Das Unternehmen wird auf der kommenden Hauptversammlung einen eigenen Vorschlag zur Entklassifizierung des Vorstands einbringen.
Campbell bringt Fachkenntnisse in verbraucherorientierter Technologie und Markenentwicklung mit, die mit der nutzerorientierten Wachstumsstrategie von Match Group übereinstimmen. Anson Funds zeigte Unterstützung für die KI-getriebene Transformation des Online-Datings, wobei Portfoliomanager Sagar Gupta sich zu einer konstruktiven Zusammenarbeit für die langfristige Wertschöpfung verpflichtet hat.
- New board member Kelly Campbell brings valuable experience in consumer technology and brand development
- Over one-third of directors renewed in the past year, indicating active board refreshment
- Strategic partnership with Anson Funds through information sharing agreement
- Board's commitment to improve corporate governance through declassification proposal
- Support from major investor (Anson Funds) for AI-driven transformation strategy
- Company undergoing transformation period, suggesting current operational challenges
- Need for board restructuring indicates possible past governance issues
Enters into Information Sharing Agreement with Anson Funds
"Kelly is a deeply experienced leader who will complement the skills and expertise of the Board as we continue to provide oversight of Match Group and support the execution of the transformation underway. Her knowledge of consumer-facing technology businesses and insight into the development of brand equity in a competitive landscape will be an asset to Match Group as we focus on strong execution of our user-focused growth strategy," said Thomas J. McInerney, Chairman of the Board of Match Group.
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As a part of Match Group and Anson Funds' constructive engagement, Match Group and Anson Funds have entered into an information sharing agreement to facilitate ongoing collaboration. Match Group looks forward to continuing to engage with Anson Funds and all its stockholders as it continues to execute on its transformation and prioritize sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
"We are excited to support Spencer and his team as they lead a revolution of the online dating category driven by artificial intelligence," said Sagar Gupta, a Portfolio Manager at Anson Funds. "We look forward to engaging constructively with Match Group towards the pursuit of long-term growth and value creation."
In connection with today's announcement, Anson Funds has agreed to withdraw its director nominations and proposal to declassify the Board.
Among the matters up for a vote at the upcoming Annual Meeting is Match Group's proposal to amend Match Group's certificate of incorporation to declassify the Board. The Board is committed to strong corporate governance practices.
About Kelly Campbell
About Match Group
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder®, Hinge®, Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Pairs™, PlentyOfFish®, Azar®, BLK®, and more, each built to increase our users' likelihood of connecting with others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our users. Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world.
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