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Get filing alertsStagwell appoints Beth J. Kaplan as independent director effective July 31, 2026
Filed August 4, 2026 · Period ending July 29, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Beth J. Kaplan appointed to the Board effective July 31, 2026, with initial term running until the 2027 annual stockholder meeting. Committee assignments to be determined.
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Board determined Kaplan qualifies as independent under company governance guidelines, Nasdaq listing requirements, and SEC rules.
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Kaplan will receive standard non-employee director compensation as described in the company's 2026 proxy statement.
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Summary
Stagwell added Beth J. Kaplan to its Board of Directors effective July 31, 2026, following a recommendation from the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Board determined she meets independence standards under company guidelines, Nasdaq requirements, and SEC rules. Her initial term runs until the 2027 annual meeting, with committee assignments to be determined.
This is a routine board expansion with no immediate governance implications. Kaplan will receive standard non-employee director compensation as outlined in the company's 2026 proxy statement and has entered into the company's standard indemnification agreement. The appointment maintains the Board's independence composition and follows normal governance processes.
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