Synchrony Names Deborah Ellinger to Board of Directors
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has appointed Deborah Ellinger to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2025. Ellinger, currently a senior advisor at Boston Consulting Group, brings extensive experience in health and wellness, retail, and consumer sectors. Her background includes CEO and President roles at several private-equity-backed companies including Ideal Image, The Princeton Review, Restoration Hardware, and Wellness Pet Food.
The appointment expands Synchrony's board to twelve members. Ellinger currently serves on the board of Chewy, Inc., bringing valuable expertise in consumer retail and pet industries that aligns with Synchrony's strategic priorities.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) ha nominato Deborah Ellinger al suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 1 ottobre 2025. Ellinger, attualmente senior advisor presso Boston Consulting Group, porta una vasta esperienza nei settori salute e benessere, vendita al dettaglio e consumo. Il suo bagaglio include ruoli di CEO e President in diverse aziende supportate da capitale privato, tra cui Ideal Image, The Princeton Review, Restoration Hardware e Wellness Pet Food.
L'incarico porta il consiglio di Synchrony a dodici membri. Ellinger è attualmente nel consiglio di amministrazione di Chewy, Inc., portando una preziosa esperienza nei settori consumer retail e pet, in linea con le priorità strategiche di Synchrony.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) ha designado a Deborah Ellinger para su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 1 de octubre de 2025. Ellinger, actualmente asesora principal en Boston Consulting Group, aporta amplia experiencia en salud y bienestar, venta minorista y sectores de consumo. Su trayectoria incluye cargos de CEO y Presidenta en varias empresas respaldadas por capital privado, entre ellas Ideal Image, The Princeton Review, Restoration Hardware y Wellness Pet Food.
La designación amplía la junta de Synchrony a doce miembros. Ellinger actualmente forma parte de la junta directiva de Chewy, Inc., aportando experiencia valiosa en consumo minorista y en las industrias de mascotas que se alinea con las prioridades estratégicas de Synchrony.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF)가 Deborah Ellinger를 이사회에 임명했으며, 발효는 2025년 10월 1일이다. Ellinger는 현재 Boston Consulting Group의 선임 고문으로 건강 및 웰빙, 소매 및 소비재 부문에서 폭넓은 경험을 보유하고 있다. 그녀의 경력에는 Ideal Image, The Princeton Review, Restoration Hardware, Wellness Pet Food를 포함한 여러 사모펀드-backed 기업의 CEO 및 사장 직무가 있다.
임명으로 Synchrony의 이사회는 열두 명으로 늘어난다. Ellinger는 현재 Chewy, Inc. 이사회에 속해 있으며, 소비자 소매 및 반려동물 산업 분야의 귀중한 전문 지식을 가져와 Synchrony의 전략적 우선순위와 부합한다.
Synchrony (NYSE : SYF) a nommé Deborah Ellinger au conseil d’administration, à effet le 1er octobre 2025. Ellinger, actuellement conseillère principale chez Boston Consulting Group, apporte une vaste expérience dans les secteurs de la santé et du bien-être, de la vente au détail et de la consommation. Son parcours comprend des postes de PDG et de Présidente dans plusieurs entreprises soutenues par du capital-investissement, dont Ideal Image, The Princeton Review, Restoration Hardware et Wellness Pet Food.
Cette nomination porte le conseil de Synchrony à douze membres. Ellinger siège actuellement au conseil d’administration de Chewy, Inc., apportant une expertise précieuse dans le commerce de détail grand public et les industries liées aux animaux de compagnie, en adéquation avec les priorités stratégiques de Synchrony.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) hat Deborah Ellinger in den Aufsichtsrat berufen, wirksam ab dem 1. Oktober 2025. Ellinger ist derzeit Senior Advisor bei der Boston Consulting Group und bringt umfassende Erfahrungen in Gesundheit und Wellness, Einzelhandel und Konsumgüter mit. Ihr Hintergrund umfasst CEO- und Präsidentenpositionen in mehreren Private-Equity-unterstützten Unternehmen, darunter Ideal Image, The Princeton Review, Restoration Hardware und Wellness Pet Food.
Durch diese Berufung wächst der Aufsichtsrat von Synchrony auf zwölf Mitglieder. Ellinger ist derzeit Ratsmitglied bei Chewy, Inc. und bringt wertvolle Expertise im Bereich Konsum-Einzelhandel und Heimtierindustrie ein, die mit den strategischen Prioritäten von Synchrony übereinstimmt.
سِنكروني (شركة SYF في بورصة نيويورك) عيّنت Deborah Ellinger في مجلس إدارتها، اعتباراً من 1 أكتوبر 2025. إلينجر، المستشار الأول حالياً في مجموعة بوسطن كونسلتينغ جروب، تأتي بخبرة واسعة في قطاعات الصحة والرفاهية والتجزئة والاستهلاك. خلفيتها تشمل مناصب الرئيس التنفيذي والرئيسة في عدة شركات مدعومة من قبل أسهم خاصة بما في ذلك Ideal Image، The Princeton Review، Restoration Hardware، و Wellness Pet Food.
التعيين يوسّع المجلس لِـ Synchrony ليصل إلى اثني عشر عضواً. تشغل إلينجر حالياً عضوية مجلس Chewy, Inc.، وتضيف خبرة قيمة في قطاع التجزئة للمستهلكين وصناعة منتجات الحيوانات الأليفة تتماشى مع أولويات Synchrony الاستراتيجية.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) 已任命 Deborah Ellinger 为董事会成员，生效日期为 2025年10月1日。Ellinger 目前是波士顿咨询集团的资深顾问，在健康与健康、零售及消费领域拥有丰富经验。她的背景包括在若干家受私募股权支持的公司担任首席执行官及总裁等职务，Ideal Image、The Princeton Review、Restoration Hardware 与 Wellness Pet Food 等。
此次任命将 Synchrony 的董事会扩充至 十二名成员。Ellinger 目前担任 Chewy, Inc. 的董事会成员，带来在消费者零售及宠物行业的宝贵专业知识，与 Synchrony 的战略重点相契合。
- Addition of experienced board member with cross-sector expertise in retail and health sectors
- Strategic alignment with company's focus areas through Ellinger's background in consumer retail and wellness
- None.
Strategic leader and boardroom veteran enhances expertise in health and wellness, and consumer retail
"Deborah has extensive cross-sector experience, including health and wellness and pet, that is well aligned with our strategic priorities and focus areas," said Brian Doubles, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Deborah is a recognized leader with significant industry knowledge and expertise that will contribute great value to the Board and the Company."
Ms. Ellinger currently serves as a senior advisor with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global consulting firm, where she primarily works with private equity clients investing in consumer and retail companies. Before BCG, from 2004 to 2018, Ms. Ellinger served as CEO and/or President of four private-equity-backed companies: Ideal Image, a MedSpa chain; The Princeton Review, a test preparation company; Restoration Hardware, a home products retailer; and Wellness Pet Food, a pet food manufacturer. Prior to 2004, she held various positions in the retail, health and wellness, consulting and financial sectors. Ms. Ellinger serves on the board of directors of Chewy, Inc., a publicly traded online pet food and product retailer.
"I am delighted to join the Synchrony Board," said Ms. Ellinger. "The Company is committed to driving the best outcomes for all of its stakeholders, and I look forward to supporting this commitment as a member of the Board."
With the appointment of Ms. Ellinger, Synchrony's Board of Directors will now consist of twelve members.
About Synchrony
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company at the heart of American commerce and opportunity. From health to home, auto to retail, our Synchrony products have been serving the needs of people and businesses for nearly 100 years. We provide responsible access to credit and banking products to support healthier financial lives for tens of millions of people, enabling them to access the things that matter to them. Additionally, through our innovative products and experiences, we support the growth and operations of some of the country's most respected brands, as well as more than 400,000 small and midsize businesses and health and wellness providers that Americans rely on. Synchrony is proud to be ranked as the country's #2 Best Company to Work For® by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com.
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