– USA, CT – Xerox Holdings Corporation (NYSE: XRX), a global workplace technology company, today announced the addition of Nichelle Maynard-Elliott and Margarita Paláu-Hernández for election to its board of directors at AGM on May 20, 2021, bringing the board to nine members.
“Xerox strives to mirror the markets we serve and that extends to our business leaders and board of directors,” said Vice-Chairman and CEO, John Visentin. “Nichelle’s experience evaluating and negotiating complex transactions as a principal and Margarita’s experience starting, scaling and investing in new businesses will support Xerox’s growth strategy. We look forward to benefitting from the knowledge and insights they’ll bring to our company.”
Xerox also announced that according to its Nomination and Standstill Agreement with Carl Icahn and certain of his affiliates, James Nelson, CEO of Global Net Lease, Inc., and Steven Miller, portfolio manager of Icahn Capital LP, will replace Jonathan Christodoro and Nicholas Graziano, respectively, on the slate of nominees to be elected to its board of directors at its annual shareholders’ meeting on May 20, 2021.
About Nichelle Maynard-Elliott
Nichelle Maynard-Elliott spent more than 25 years as a corporate dealmaker, sourcing, structuring, and executing acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, most recently for Praxair, Inc., one of the world’s largest industrial gas companies, where she helped lead the company to its $90 billion merger with Linde PLC in 2019.
She also serves on the board of directors of Element Solutions, a global diversified specialty chemicals company.
“Xerox is a global brand best known for inventions that change how people work,” said Nichelle Maynard-Elliott. “Having gotten to know the Xerox team over the last year, I am excited to join the board and contribute to its mission of creating value for all Xerox stakeholders.”
About Margarita Paláu-Hernández
Margarita Paláu-Hernández is a pioneer in several fields including Spanish media, business, and real estate, having founded and managed multiple domestic and international companies. From 2018 to 2019, Paláu-Hernández served as U.S. Representative to the United Nations General Assembly, with the personal rank of Ambassador. She also serves on the board of directors of each of Herbalife Nutrition, a global nutrition company, Conduent Incorporated, a global technology-led business processing services company, and Occidental Petroleum, a global oil and gas exploration and production company.
“Xerox and its leaders are taking bold steps to redefine this important company and how it serves global customers,” said Margarita Paláu-Hernández. “I am delighted to have the opportunity to utilize my experience to help accelerate Xerox’s transformation.”
About Xerox Holdings Corporation
Xerox Holdings Corporation makes everyday work better. We are a workplace technology company building and integrating software and hardware for enterprises large and small. As customers seek to manage information across digital and physical platforms, Xerox delivers a seamless, secure, and sustainable experience. Whether inventing the copier, Ethernet, the laser printer, or more, Xerox has long defined the modern work experience.
For more information: https://www.xerox.com/
- Disclaimer - News, 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.