Stride: Chair Craig Barrett to retire; CEO James Rhyu to become Chair
Stride said director Craig Barrett will not stand for re-election and will retire from the board and as Chair at the 2024 annual meeting, with his decision not related to any disagreement with the company. CEO James Rhyu will succeed him as Chair and Steven Fink will become lead independent director, both effective at the conclusion of that meeting; the board will also shrink to eight directors.
Key points
- Dr. Craig R. Barrett notified the company on May 15, 2024 that he will retire from the board and as Chair at the 2024 annual meeting
- James J. Rhyu, the current CEO, will become Chair of the Board; Steven B. Fink will become lead independent director
- Board size will decrease to eight directors effective at the conclusion of the 2024 annual meeting
The filing
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