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Get filing alertsePlus appoints John Lutz, former IBM Canada President, to Board of Directors
Filed July 6, 2026 · Period ending July 6, 2026 · ~1 min read
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John M. Lutz, 64, appointed to Board, expanding it from eight to nine directors; brings 30+ years in global technology including President of IBM Canada and GM roles in IBM's Global Financial Services and Process Services.
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Lutz assigned to both Audit and Compensation Committees, key oversight roles for financial reporting and executive pay; Board determined he qualifies as independent under Nasdaq rules.
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Currently serves as Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations at Vanderbilt University; previously led institutional technology strategy there as Vice Chancellor of IT.
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Summary
ePlus expanded its Board of Directors from eight to nine members with the appointment of John M. Lutz, a technology executive with over three decades of experience in global operations, M&A, and services delivery. Lutz spent the bulk of his career at IBM, rising to President of IBM Canada and holding General Manager positions in Global Financial Services and Global Process Services.
He currently serves as Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations at Vanderbilt University, where he previously oversaw institutional technology strategy. The appointment strengthens the board's technology and operational expertise. Lutz was immediately assigned to both the Audit and Compensation Committees, indicating the board values his financial and strategic oversight capabilities.
The Board determined he meets Nasdaq independence standards, maintaining the board's governance profile. He will serve until the next annual shareholder meeting and receive standard independent director compensation on a pro-rated basis, including restricted stock under the 2024 Non-Employee Director Long-Term Incentive Plan. This is a routine board expansion that adds relevant expertise without signaling any governance concerns.
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ePlus appoints John Lutz, former IBM Canada President and Vanderbilt VP, to Board of Directors; will serve on Audit and Compensation Committees.
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ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS – news) today announced that John Lutz, a senior executive with more than 30 years’ experience across global technology and institutional environments, has joined its Board of Directors.
ePlus has appointed John Lutz to its Board of Directors. Lutz brings over 30 years of experience in global technology and institutional environments, including senior roles at IBM (President of IBM Canada, General Manager positions) and currently serves as Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations at Vanderbilt University.
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Mr. Lutz brings deep expertise in large scale global operations, go-to-market, mergers and acquisitions and services delivery. ... Prior to his current role at Vanderbilt University, Mr. Lutz served as Vice Chancellor of Information Technology for the institution, where he oversaw institutional technology strategy, capital priorities and operational performance. The bulk of his career was spent at IBM Corporate in various leadership roles, including General Manager for its Global Financial Services Sector and General Manager of its Global Process Services business, and culminating with his position as President of IBM Canada.
Lutz's background includes expertise in large-scale global operations, M&A, and services delivery. His career spans leadership roles at IBM including President of IBM Canada and General Manager positions in Global Financial Services and Global Process Services, plus technology leadership at Vanderbilt University.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
ePlus appointed John M. Lutz as independent director, expanding board from eight to nine members and adding him to Audit and Compensation Committees.
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On July 6, 2026, pursuant to Article III of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of ePlus inc. (the “Company”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company increased the size of the Board from eight to nine directors and appointed John M. Lutz, 64, to the Board, filling the vacancy. Mr. Lutz’s term will continue until the Company’s next Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until his successor is elected and qualified. Mr. Lutz was also appointed to both the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board.
The company expanded its board by one seat and appointed John M. Lutz, age 64, as the ninth director. He will serve until the next annual shareholder meeting and was immediately assigned to both the Audit and Compensation Committees, indicating significant committee responsibilities.
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The Board further affirmatively determined that Mr. Lutz is an independent director within the meaning of the applicable Nasdaq Marketplace Rules.
The board formally determined that Mr. Lutz qualifies as an independent director under Nasdaq rules. This maintains the board's independence profile and is particularly relevant given his appointments to the Audit and Compensation Committees, which require independent members.
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Mr. Lutz will be compensated for his service as a director in accordance with the Company’s current compensation program for independent members of the Board, with a pro-rata adjustment for his initial partial-year service on the Board, including a pro-rata restricted stock grant pursuant to the ePlus 2024 Non-Employee Director Long-Term Incentive Plan.
Mr. Lutz will receive standard independent director compensation on a pro-rated basis for his partial-year service, including a pro-rated restricted stock grant under the 2024 Non-Employee Director Long-Term Incentive Plan. The specific compensation details are referenced in the company's July 2025 proxy statement.
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