Alfred Kelly Jr. joins Prologis (NYSE: PLD) board as director
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Filing Sentiment
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Prologis has appointed Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. to its board of directors, effective June 29, 2026. The board determined he is independent under New York Stock Exchange and SEC rules, and he will serve on the Board Governance and Nomination Committee.
Kelly will receive compensation under Prologis’ existing non-employee director compensation program as described in its 2026 proxy statement. He brings extensive leadership experience from roles at Visa, American Express and the New York–New Jersey Super Bowl Host Committee, and currently serves on the boards of Berkshire Partners and General Motors.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board appointment date: June 29, 2026
Press release date: July 1, 2026
Visa CEO tenure: 2016 to 2023
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6 metrics
Board appointment date
June 29, 2026
Effective date Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. joined Prologis board
Press release date
July 1, 2026
Date Prologis announced Kelly’s board appointment
Visa CEO tenure
2016 to 2023
Period Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. served as Visa’s chief executive officer
Visa chairman since
2019
Year Kelly was elected chairman of Visa’s board
Visa executive chairman until
2024
End of Alfred F. Kelly, Jr.’s role as executive chairman at Visa
Advisory Director since
2024
Year Kelly began serving as Advisory Director at Berkshire Partners
Key Terms
independent, Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, non-employee director compensation program, Audit Committee, +1 more
5 terms
independent regulatory
"The Board determined that Mr. Kelly is independent in accordance with applicable New York Stock Exchange and Securities and Exchange Commission rules"
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"Mr. Kelly is not a party to any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"
non-employee director compensation program financial
"He will receive compensation under Prologis’ non-employee director compensation program, as described in the section titled “Director Compensation”"
Audit Committee financial
"He is also a member of the board of directors of General Motors Company, where he serves on the Audit Committee"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
Risk and Cybersecurity Committee technical
"He is also a member of the board of directors of General Motors Company, where he serves on the Audit Committee and the Risk and Cybersecurity Committee"
FAQ
What did Prologis (PLD) announce about its board of directors?
Prologis announced that Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. has been appointed as a director on its board. The board determined he is independent under New York Stock Exchange and SEC rules, and he will serve on the Board Governance and Nomination Committee.
Who is Alfred F. Kelly, Jr., the new Prologis (PLD) director?
Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. is a veteran executive who served as Visa Inc.’s chief executive officer from 2016 to 2023 and chairman from 2019. He previously held senior roles at American Express and led the New York–New Jersey Super Bowl Host Committee.
When did Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. join the Prologis (PLD) board?
Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. was appointed to the Prologis board on June 29, 2026. The company later issued a press release on July 1, 2026, confirming his appointment and describing his background and expected contributions to the board.
Is Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. considered independent on the Prologis (PLD) board?
Yes, the Prologis board determined that Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. is independent under applicable New York Stock Exchange and SEC rules. The filing also notes he is not involved in related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
What committee will Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. serve on at Prologis (PLD)?
Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. will serve on Prologis’ Board Governance and Nomination Committee. This role typically involves oversight of board composition, governance policies and director nominations, aligning with his extensive leadership and governance experience at major public companies.
How will Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. be compensated as a Prologis (PLD) director?
He will receive compensation under Prologis’ non-employee director compensation program. The structure of this program is described in the “Director Compensation” section of Prologis’ 2026 definitive proxy statement, which the company has incorporated by reference in the current disclosure.
What other boards does Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. serve on besides Prologis (PLD)?
Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. serves as an Advisory Director at Berkshire Partners and sits on the board of General Motors Company. At General Motors, he serves on both the Audit Committee and the Risk and Cybersecurity Committee, reflecting his governance and risk oversight experience.