ePlus appoints Michael Portegello to board, expanding it to eight directors
ePlus inc. increased its Board of Directors from seven to eight members and appointed Michael J. Portegello, 61, to fill the new seat, effective January 6, 2026. He also joined the Audit and Compensation Committees, and the Board determined he is independent under Nasdaq rules.
Key points
- Board size increased from seven to eight directors on January 6, 2026, with Portegello filling the vacancy.
- Portegello, 61, is a former Ernst & Young Global Client Service Partner and a Certified Public Accountant.
- He will serve on the Audit and Compensation Committees and receive director pay, including a pro-rata restricted stock grant under the 2024 Non-Employee Director Long-Term Incentive Plan.
The filing
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