Experian announces Kathleen DeRose and Louise Pentland to join its Board as Independent Directors

– IRELAND, Dublin –  Experian plc (LON: EXPN), the global information services company, today announced the appointments of Kathleen DeRose and Louise Pentland to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors, effective from 1 November 2022.

“We are delighted to welcome Kathleen DeRose and Louise Pentland to the Board of Experian. They bring a wealth of experience from a wide range of international businesses and have a great deal to offer Experian. In addition, they have considerable executive and non-executive listed boardroom experience, which will further enhance the strength, depth and effectiveness of the Board,” said Board Chairman, Mike Rogers.

About Kathleen DeRose

Kathleen DeRose, a US national, is a Professor at the New York University Stern School of Business, the director of NYU Stern Fubon Center for Technology, Business, and Innovation and of its FinTech Initiative. As well as bringing significant FinTech experience to the Experian Board, she brings financial services expertise with a focus on investment management. Kathleen is a non-executive director of London Stock Exchange Group plc, Voya Financial, Inc. and Enfusion, Inc. Prior to her current roles, Kathleen had an extensive career in global financial services, including at Credit Suisse, Hagin Investment Management, Bessemer Trust, Deutsche Asset Management, and Chase Manhattan Bank.

About Louise Pentland

Louise Pentland, a dual UK & US national, has most recently been EVP and Senior Adviser to the CEO at PayPal Holdings, Inc. Responsibilities at PayPal included leading its legal and regulatory requirements across all markets working with international regulators, overseeing PayPal’s Environmental, Social and Governance strategy and impact, running the Human Resources function and leading intellectual property and innovation activities. Louise brings significant legal and regulatory experience from the technology and digital industries. Louise is a non-executive director of Hitachi, Ltd and Pacific Mutual Holding Company. Prior to PayPal, she held a wide range of senior roles at Nokia Corporation and had also spent time at Avon Cosmetics following her qualification as a solicitor.

About Experian

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data confidently. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 20,600 people operating across 43 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people, and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange and constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

For more information: https://www.experianplc.com/

- DisclaimerNews, data, and statements included in this release are intended exclusively for general information purposes. Talent4Boards does not guarantee that news is accurate or about the correct person and accepts neither liability for the consequences of the reader’s reliance, nor responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Nothing in this release should be considered for decisions about referred securities. Products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.