– USA, NY – The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) today announced the nomination of Beth Brooke for election to its Board of Directors at its 2021 annual meeting of stockholders on April 28.
All current directors will stand for re-election with the exception of Robert Denham, a director since 2008, who is retiring.
“I am delighted to have Beth, an exceptional candidate who is an accomplished leader in her field, nominated to serve on our board. Beth will bring to the board extensive financial and strategic expertise gained from her 38-year career at Ernst & Young LLP, as well as a longtime advocacy for diversity and inclusiveness that aligns with our values,” said Board Chairman, A.G. Sulzberger.
He added: “Bob has been an invaluable member of our board and along with my colleagues, I’ve personally benefited from his wise counsel and sound judgment over the years. Bob helped steer us through a number of significant events in the life of the board, including a digital transformation of the Company and a generational transition in leadership. We’re grateful to Bob for his leadership and wish him all the best as he retires.”
About Beth Brooke
Beth Brooke served as the global vice-chair of public policy for Ernst & Young LLP, from 2007 to 2019, where she was also a member of its global executive board and global sponsor of the firm’s diversity and inclusiveness efforts. Before that, she served in various roles in tax practice management, communications, corporate development, sustainability and stakeholder engagement since joining the firm in 1981. She is also a director of eHealth, Inc. and serves on various private and nonprofit boards, including the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
Additionally, Ms. Brooke has been named several times by Forbes to its list of “World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” and co-chairs the steering committee of The Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality, in conjunction with the World Economic Forum.
About The New York Times Company
The New York Times Company is a trusted source of quality, independent journalism whose mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. With more than 7 million subscriptions across a diverse array of print and digital products — from news to cooking to games — The Times has evolved from a local and regional news leader into a diversified media company with curious readers, listeners and viewers around the globe.
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