ENSURING LONG-TERM SUCCESS THROUGH STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT

GEO's Board of Directors plays a crucial role in the oversight and governance of our organization. They are responsible for ensuring that the necessary resources are available to sustain the longevity of GEO.

Our board members, who are all accomplished professionals in the global employee compensation community, serve voluntarily and without any compensation. We are grateful for their valuable contributions to GEO.

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Thomas Paleka, FGE

GEO Board Chair
GEO Executive Committee Member
Vice President, Global Total Rewards
Gallagher
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Matt Connor, FGE

GEO Board Vice Chair
GEO Executive Committee Member
Director, Global Equity Management
Lucid Motors
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Hannah

Hannah Needle, FGE

GEO Executive Committee Member
Legal Director
Tapestry Compliance
2025 Returning Member
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Mitan

Mitan Patel, FGE

GEO Executive Committee Member
European Regional Lead
Fidelity
2024 Returning Member
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Robert Purser

Robert Purser

GEO Executive Committee Member
Partner
PwC
2023 New Member
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Sheila Frierson, FGE

GEO Executive Committee Member
President North America Employee Share Plans
Computershare
2023 Returning Member
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Danyle Anderson

Danyle Anderson, FGE

Director, Industry and Consultant Relations
Bank of America
2025 Returning Member
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Leann Balbona, FGE

Managing Director, Global Reward Services
KPMG LLP
2023 Returning Member
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Dr. Bill Castellano

Professor and Chair Strategic HRM Department
Rutgers University
2023 Returning Member
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Amélie Desrochers

Tax Partner
Deloitte
2025 Returning Member
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David

David Edwards

Head of Share Plans
Natwest Group
2025 Returning Member
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Tara

Tara Hagen, FGE

Associate Partner
Aon
2023 New Member
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Soren

Søren Hessellund Klausen

Partner
IUNO Lawfirm
2025 New Member
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Christian Hyldig

Christian Hyldig

Head of EMEA Equity Services
Aon
2025 New Member
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Melissa Jackmin

Melissa Jackmin

Head of Compensation and Corporate HR
Mohawk Industries
2025 New Member
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Dr. Adie Leung, FGE

LS Advisory
2023 Returning Member
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Sarah Long

Sarah Long

Head of Share Plans
WEALTH at Work
2025 New Member
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Gemma

Gemma Ludwig

Partner
Vialto Partners
2025 New Member
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Odelia

Odelia Pollak

Independent Consultant
2025 New Member
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Amy Reback

Regional Director
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
2023 New Member
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Maria Robins, FGE

Executive Director
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2024 Returning Member
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sandra

Sandra Sussman, FGE

Director, Equity Compensation
Axon Enterprises
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Michelle Tomasetti

Michelle Tomasetti, FGE

Partner
Infinite Equity
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Julie Vander Veen

Executive Director, Head of Corporate Relationship Management
UBS Financial Services Inc.
2024 Returning Member
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Eaton Williamson

Director, Executive Compensation and Equity
Seagate
2024 New Member
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MAYA

Maya Wright

2024 Returning Member
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GEO'S FOUNDERS

GEO would like to recognize the vision, dedication and ongoing contributions of its founders.

Carine

Carine Schneider, FGE
Co-Founder and Chair Emeritus

Janet

Janet Cooper OBE, FGE
Co-Founder and Vice-Chair Emeritus