Viasat: Director Bridenstine resigns; LaPlante and Paull appointed to board
Viasat's board accepted the May 9, 2025 resignation of director James Bridenstine, which the company said did not result from a disagreement, and appointed William LaPlante and Michael Paull as directors the same day. The board now has eight members, six of them independent, and the changes are governance updates rather than a change in operations or finances.
Key points
- James Bridenstine resigned from the Board on May 9, 2025, with no disagreement with the company cited.
- William LaPlante and Michael Paull were appointed as Class III directors on May 9, 2025, with terms expiring at the 2026 annual meeting.
- The Board now has eight members, six of whom are independent directors.
- Both new directors will receive compensation under the company's non-employee director policy.
The filing
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