Western Union adds Milind Pant to its board
The Western Union Company expanded its Board of Directors from 11 to 12 members and appointed Milind Pant as an independent director, effective March 13, 2026.
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The Western Union Company expanded its Board of Directors from 11 to 12 members and appointed Milind Pant as an independent director, effective March 13, 2026. He will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee and Compliance Committee. The Board determined that he meets independence requirements under the company’s governance guidelines and New York Stock Exchange standards.
Pant, age 55, is a global business leader with experience at Amway, Yum! China, Pizza Hut International and Unilever, and is currently an Executive Fellow at the Kellogg School of Management. He will receive standard 2026 compensation for non-employee directors, prorated for his service during the year. Western Union furnished a press release announcing his appointment as Exhibit 99.1.
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On March 13, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Western Union Company (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from 11 to 12 directors and appointed Milind Pant to the Board to fill the vacancy resulting from such increase, effective on the same date. In addition, the Board appointed Mr. Pant to the Audit Committee of the Board and the Compliance Committee of the Board, also effective March 13, 2026.
The Board has determined that Mr. Pant meets the independence requirements of the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines and the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Pant and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Pant was selected as a director. There are no transactions involving Mr. Pant requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Mr. Pant will receive the standard compensation effective for 2026 received by the Company’s current non-employee directors, as discussed in the Company’s Proxy Statement dated March 31, 2025, prorated for the time he serves as a director of the Company during 2026.
A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Pant to the Board is being furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
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Exhibit 99.1
Western Union Appoints Global Business Leader Milind Pant to its Board of Directors
DENVER – March 13, 2026 – The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced the appointment of Milind Pant as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Mr. Pant, age 55, is a distinguished global business leader whose career has encompassed transformative roles across consumer goods, services and health sectors. He is currently an Executive Fellow with the Kellogg School of Management. As the first non-family CEO of Amway, he led a six-year transformation, shifting the company’s focus from legacy direct selling to consumer health, and championed digital commerce, empowering over a million micro-entrepreneurs.
“We are delighted to welcome Milind Pant to our Board of Directors,” said Jeff Joerres, Chair of the Board of Western Union. “Milind’s extensive experience in digital transformation and global consumer markets will be invaluable as we continue to advance our strategic priorities and enhance value for our shareholders, customers and partners.”
Prior to Amway, Mr. Pant served as President of Pizza Hut International, where he spearheaded the brand’s transition to a modern, fast-casual delivery model, and as President and COO of Yum! China, driving the turnaround and expansion of a $6 billion business with over 7,000 restaurants. Earlier in his career, he spent 15 years with Unilever in roles spanning India, Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey. Having led companies in five countries across three continents, Milind brings a unique global perspective and a steadfast commitment to growth and innovation.
“It is a tremendous honor to join the Board of Directors of Western Union, a company with a remarkable 175-year legacy of connecting people and communities across the globe,” said Mr. Pant. “I am excited to contribute to the advancement of Western Union’s Beyond strategy and help guide the next chapter of innovation and growth. Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to positively shape the future for our customers”
Mr. Pant will serve on the Audit and the Compliance Committees of the Board, also effective immediately.
About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is committed to helping people around the world who aspire to build financial futures for themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Our leading cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments and digital financial services empower consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments—across more than
200 countries and territories and nearly 130 currencies—to connect with billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a global footprint of hundreds of thousands of retail locations. Our goal is to offer accessible financial services that help people and communities prosper. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.
Media Contact:
Amanda Demarest
media@westernunion.com