Michael T. Cowhig
Chairman of the Board, Newell Brands Retired President, Global Technical and Manufacturing, The Procter & Gamble Company
Michael T. Cowhig has served as chairman of the board for Newell Brands (previously Newell Rubbermaid) since February 2010.
In December 2006, Mr. Cowhig retired as president, global technical and manufacturing of The Procter & Gamble Company—Gillette global business unit, a post he held since October 2005.
Mr. Cowhig joined Gillette in 1968 and has considerable operational, global leadership and supply chain management experience as a result of overseeing global manufacturing and technical operations in a variety of disciplines including stationary and grooming products.
Mr. Cowhig is a former member of the board of directors of CCL Industries, a global specialty packaging company.
 Michael B. Polk
Chief Executive Officer, Newell Brands
Michael Polk is chief executive officer of Newell Brands, one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. Mr. Polk joined Newell Rubbermaid as president and chief executive officer in July 2011. In 2016, he led the company through its combination with Jarden Corporation to form Newell Brands. Mr. Polk has been a member of the board of directors since 2009.
Previously, Mr. Polk was president of global foods, home and personal care at Unilever, where he was responsible for the development, innovation and marketing of Unilever's entire portfolio of categories and brands. He was a member of the Unilever executive board from 2007 to 2011.
Earlier, Mr. Polk spent 16 years at Kraft Foods serving as president, Asia Pacific Region, Kraft Foods International and President, Nabisco Biscuit & Snacks, Kraft Foods North America. In both positions, he served on Kraft’s Management Committee.
Mr. Polk is a member of the board of directors of The Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Ian G. H. Ashken
Co-Founder and Former Vice Chairman and President, Jarden Corporation
Mr. Ashken was co-founder of Jarden Corporation, vice chairman and president, before the launch of Newell Brands. Mr. Ashken served as Jarden's Chief Financial Officer through June 2014, prior to becoming president. In that role, he leveraged his diverse business experience and proven strategic and financial discipline to drive value throughout the enterprise.
Mr. Ashken served on Jarden Corporation’s board of directors and is currently a director of Platform Specialty Products Corporation. He has also served on the boards of Phoenix Group Holdings and GLG Inc.
Additionally, Mr. Ashken serves as a principal and executive officer of a number of private investment entities. Between 1992 and 2000, he served as the vice chairman and/or chief financial officer of Benson Eyecare Corporation, Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Bollé Inc.
Thomas E. Clarke
President, Nike Innovation, Nike, Inc.
Thomas E. Clarke is president, Nike Innovation, at Nike, Inc., a designer, developer and marketer of footwear, apparel, equipment and accessory products. Dr. Clarke joined Nike in 1980 and has since served in a variety of leadership capacities primarily in research, design, development and marketing.
Dr. Clarke also serves on the board of directors of Starwood, Inc., a hotel and resort company. Dr. Clarke has expertise in global brand management, marketing and product development as well as substantial experience in organizational development and knowledge of supply chain operations, which has helped him play an integral role in Nike’s globalization.
 Kevin Conroy
President, Digital and New Platforms, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Kevin Conroy joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in July 2016 in the newly created position of president, Digital and New Content, overseeing all initiatives for new and emerging platforms for the company. He is leading the charge to broaden the studio’s new short form digital content utilizing MGM’s vast catalogue as well as original content creation; developing and expanding partnerships with major content brands for virtual and augmented reality experiences; and is a strategic member of the team working on the company’s faith-based and OTT efforts.
Conroy is an award-winning, highly-regarded executive who has been working in the digital space for more than 20 years, most recently serving as Univision’s chief strategy and data officer, where he led efforts to identify priority growth initiatives and developed Univision’s big data strategy. Prior to Univision, he spent eight years at AOL where he served as executive vice president for AOL’s products and marketing group, chief operating officer for AOL Broadband and held senior vice president, general manager posts for AOL Entertainment and AOL Music. Previously, he was chief marketing officer and president, new technology for BMG Entertainment and vice president, marketing for CBS/FOX Video. He began his career at Leonard Monahan, Inc.
Conroy has significant global experience in content, advertising and media, with particular expertise in the Internet and online and mobile media businesses. In addition, Mr. Conroy is a director of Sotheby’s, a global auctioneer of authenticated fine art, decorative art and jewelry. He has led large global efforts to build consumer websites and software applications and has managed a number of popular Internet brands. He has been at the center of the evolution of digital media from the introduction of the enhanced CD to HDTV to the mass adoption of the web and mobile platforms.
Conroy has been recognized as a “Digital All-Star” by Broadcasting & Cable and as “25 Executives to Watch” by Digital Media Wire.
Scott S. Cowen
President Emeritus and Distinguished University Professor, Tulane University
Dr. Scott S. Cowen is president emeritus and distinguished university professor of Tulane University and served as Tulane’s 14th president from 1998 to 2014. From 1984 to 1998, Dr. Cowen served as dean and professor of management at Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. Prior to his departure for Tulane in 1998, Dr. Cowen had been associated with Case Western Reserve University in various capacities since 1976.
Dr. Cowen is also a director of American Greetings Corp., a creator of greeting cards and related merchandise, and Forest City Enterprises, Inc., a real estate developer. Dr. Cowen is a former member of the board of directors of Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., an operator of retail fabric shops.
Domenico De Sole
Chairman of Tom Ford International
Domenico De Sole has been the chairman of Tom Ford International since 2005. Previously, he was president and chief executive officer of Gucci Group NV and chairman of the Group’s Management Board, a post he held from 1995 to 2004. From 1984 to 1994, Mr. De Sole served as chief executive officer of Gucci America. Prior to that, Mr. De Sole was a partner with law firm Patton Boggs & Blow from 1970 to 1984.
Mr. De Sole is a former member of the boards of directors of Bausch & Lomb Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of eye care products; Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Labelux SA, a manufacturer and marketer of luxury apparel; The Procter & Gamble Company; and Telecom Italia S.p.A.
Mr. De Sole currently serves on the board of directors of Gap, Inc., a clothing retailer; Ermenegildo Zegna, a manufacturer and marketer of men’s luxury clothing; and is a member of the advisory board of Harvard Law School.
Martin E. Franklin
Founder and Former Executive Chairman of Jarden Corporation
Mr. Franklin was founder and executive chairman of Jarden Corporation and chairman of Jarden’s board of directors when the company combined with Newell Rubbermaid to form Newell Brands in 2016. Previously, Mr. Franklin had served as chairman and chief executive officer of Jarden Corporation since its inception in 2001.
Between 1992 and 2000, he served as chairman and/or chief executive officer of Benson Eyecare Corporation, Lumen Technologies, Inc., and Bollé Inc. Mr. Franklin also serves as a director of Restaurant Brands International Inc., successor of Burger King Worldwide, Inc.
Mr. Franklin is founder and chairman of Platform Specialty Products Corporation, non-executive co-chairman of Nomad Foods Limited, and a principal and executive officer of a number of private investment entities. Mr. Franklin has served on the boards of Promotora de Informaciones S.A., Kenneth Cole Productions, and GLG Inc.
 Ros L'Esperance
Group Managing Director, Co-Head of Global Investment Banking for UBS AG
Ms. L’Esperance is group managing director, co-head of global investment banking for UBS AG. Prior to this role, Ms. L’Esperance served as chairman of the global investment banking division at Barclays Capital Inc. and served as a member of several operating and executive committees within Barclays. Prior to being named chairman, Ms. L’Esperance was jointly responsible for corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions at Barclays from 2008 to 2013. She joined Barclays in 2008 from Lehman Brothers, where she was co-head of global corporate finance.
During her tenure at Lehman Brothers, Ms. L’Esperance was also a founder and leader of the financial sponsors group from 1997 through 2007 and previously was a managing director in the media and communications group. She began her career as an associate at Lehman Brothers in 1987. Ms. L’Esperance has consistently been an active contributor to many philanthropy and diversity initiatives and serves as a board member of the Boys Club of New York.
Steven J. Strobel
Chief Financial Officer, Hill-Rom
Steven J. Strobel is chief financial officer of Hill-Rom, a leading global medical technology company. Previously, Mr. Strobel was the executive vice president, chief financial officer and a director of BlueStar Energy Solutions, a retail electricity supplier, from August 2009 to March 2012, when it was acquired by American Electric Power. Mr. Strobel has also served in senior leadership roles with Motorola, Inc., Owens Corning and Kraft Foods.
Mr. Strobel has substantial experience in financial matters and leadership in both consumer and industrial markets. He also has considerable experience with global, multi-divisional business models and a deep understanding of building brands and driving innovation at well-respected companies.
Michael A. Todman
Retired Vice Chairman and Member of Board of Directors, Whirlpool Corporation
Michael A. Todman retired in December 2015 as the vice chairman and a member of the board of directors of Whirlpool Corporation, a manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, a post he held since November 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Todman had served as president, Whirlpool International, since December 2009 following an array of leadership positions at Whirlpool Corporation in North America and Europe.
Prior to joining Whirlpool, Mr. Todman held a variety of leadership positions at Wang Laboratories, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of computer products, and Price Waterhouse and Co.
Mr. Todman also serves on the boards of directors of Brown-Forman Corporation, a manufacturer and marketer of alcoholic beverages, and Prudential Financial, Inc., as well as the board of regents of Loyola University of Chicago.
Raymond G. Viault
Retired Vice Chairman, General Mills, Inc.
Raymond G. Viault retired in January 2006 as vice chairman of General Mills, Inc., a post he held since 1996. From 1990 to 1996, Mr. Viault was president of Kraft Jacobs Suchard in Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Viault was with Kraft General Foods for 20 years, serving in a variety of major marketing and general management positions.
Mr. Viault has broad experience in global brand building and general management and has substantial expertise in international matters and integration of acquired businesses and has made contributions as a board member of other organizations.
Mr. Viault is also a director of VF Corp., an apparel company; a former member of the board of directors of Cadbury plc, a manufacturer and marketer of foods and beverages; and Safeway Inc., a food and drug retailer.
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