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Jack Markell Elected a Director of Graham Holdings Company

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Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) has announced the election of Jack A. Markell to its Board of Directors. Markell, who previously served as a Director from May 2017 to December 2021, returns to the board after serving as US Ambassador to Italy and San Marino, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Markell's extensive experience includes serving two terms as the 73rd Governor of Delaware (elected 2009) and a decade as Delaware State Treasurer. His corporate background encompasses executive leadership roles in corporate development, investor relations, strategic management, and consulting. CEO Timothy J. O'Shaughnessy expressed enthusiasm about Markell's return, citing his previous 'immeasurable' contributions.

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) ha annunciato l'elezione di Jack A. Markell nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Markell, che ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore da maggio 2017 a dicembre 2021, torna nel consiglio dopo aver servito come Ambasciatore degli Stati Uniti in Italia e San Marino, e presso l'Organizzazione per la Cooperazione e lo Sviluppo Economico.

La vasta esperienza di Markell include due mandati come 73° Governatore del Delaware (eletto nel 2009) e un decennio come Tesoriere dello Stato del Delaware. Il suo background aziendale comprende ruoli di leadership esecutiva nello sviluppo aziendale, nelle relazioni con gli investitori, nella gestione strategica e nella consulenza. Il CEO Timothy J. O'Shaughnessy ha espresso entusiasmo per il ritorno di Markell, citando i suoi precedenti contributi 'incommensurabili'.

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) ha anunciado la elección de Jack A. Markell para su Junta Directiva. Markell, quien anteriormente fue Director desde mayo de 2017 hasta diciembre de 2021, regresa a la junta tras haber servido como Embajador de EE. UU. en Italia y San Marino, así como en la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos.

La amplia experiencia de Markell incluye haber servido dos mandatos como 73° Gobernador de Delaware (elegido en 2009) y una década como Tesorero del Estado de Delaware. Su trayectoria corporativa abarca roles de liderazgo ejecutivo en desarrollo corporativo, relaciones con inversores, gestión estratégica y consultoría. El CEO Timothy J. O'Shaughnessy expresó su entusiasmo por el regreso de Markell, citando sus anteriores contribuciones 'inmensurables'.

그레이엄 홀딩스 컴퍼니 (NYSE: GHC)는 잭 A. 마켈을 이사회에 선출했다고 발표했습니다. 마켈은 2017년 5월부터 2021년 12월까지 이사로 재직했으며, 이탈리아 및 산마리노 주재 미국 대사와 경제협력개발기구(OECD)에서 근무한 후 이사회에 복귀합니다.

마켈의 폭넓은 경험에는 델라웨어 주 73대 주지사(2009년 선출)로 두 번의 임기를 수행한 것과 델라웨어 주 재무장관으로서의 10년이 포함됩니다. 그의 기업 배경은 기업 개발, 투자자 관계, 전략적 관리 및 컨설팅에서의 경영진 리더십 역할을 포함합니다. CEO인 티모시 J. 오쇼너시(Timothy J. O'Shaughnessy)는 마켈의 복귀에 대한 열정을 표현하며 그의 이전 '측정할 수 없는' 기여를 언급했습니다.

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) a annoncé l'élection de Jack A. Markell à son Conseil d'Administration. Markell, qui a précédemment occupé le poste de Directeur de mai 2017 à décembre 2021, revient au conseil après avoir été Ambassadeur des États-Unis en Italie et à Saint-Marin, ainsi qu'à l'Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

L'expérience étendue de Markell comprend deux mandats en tant que 73e Gouverneur du Delaware (élu en 2009) et une décennie en tant que Trésorier de l'État du Delaware. Son parcours professionnel inclut des rôles de leadership exécutif dans le développement d'entreprise, les relations avec les investisseurs, la gestion stratégique et le conseil. Le PDG Timothy J. O'Shaughnessy a exprimé son enthousiasme pour le retour de Markell, citant ses contributions 'incommensurables' précédentes.

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) hat die Wahl von Jack A. Markell in seinen Vorstand bekannt gegeben. Markell, der zuvor von Mai 2017 bis Dezember 2021 als Direktor tätig war, kehrt in den Vorstand zurück, nachdem er als US-Botschafter in Italien und San Marino sowie in der Organisation für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung gedient hat.

Markells umfangreiche Erfahrung umfasst zwei Amtszeiten als 73. Gouverneur von Delaware (gewählt 2009) und ein Jahrzehnt als Schatzmeister des Bundesstaates Delaware. Sein Unternehmenshintergrund umfasst Führungsrollen in der Unternehmensentwicklung, Investor Relations, strategischem Management und Beratung. CEO Timothy J. O'Shaughnessy drückte seine Begeisterung über Markells Rückkehr aus und verwies auf seine früheren 'unermesslichen' Beiträge.

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ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) announced today that Jack A. Markell has been elected to the Board of Directors.

Markell rejoins the Board after previously serving as a Director of the Company from May 2017 through December 2021. Most recently, he was the US Ambassador to the Italian Republic and the Republic of San Marino. Prior to that, he served as the US Ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Elected as the 73rd Governor of Delaware in 2009, Markell served two terms. Before he was elected Governor, he was the Delaware State Treasurer for 10 years. Mr. Markell has also held several executive leadership roles in corporate development, investor relations, strategic management and consulting.

Timothy J. O’Shaughnessy, president and chief executive officer of Graham Holdings Company, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Jack back to our Board. His previous contributions were immeasurable, and we are fortunate that he has agreed to return.”

Markell previously served on the boards of Upstream USA, Symbiont.io, FS Credit Real Estate Income Trust, Scientific Games Corporation, Vemo Education, Generation USA, High Resolves and on the National Board of Directors of Jobs for America’s Graduates. He also served as a Trustee of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Strada Education Network and Delaware State University. He earned his undergraduate degree in economics and development studies from Brown University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Sandy Stonesifer

sandy.stonesifer@ghco.com

(703) 345-6300

Source: Graham Holdings Company

FAQ

When did Jack Markell previously serve on Graham Holdings Company (GHC) board?

Jack Markell previously served as a Director of GHC from May 2017 through December 2021.

What positions did Jack Markell hold before joining GHC's board?

He served as US Ambassador to Italy and San Marino, US Ambassador to OECD, two terms as Delaware's 73rd Governor, and Delaware State Treasurer for 10 years.

What is Jack Markell's business experience relevant to GHC board position?

He held executive leadership roles in corporate development, investor relations, strategic management and consulting, plus served on multiple corporate boards.

What educational background does the new GHC board member have?

Markell holds an economics and development studies degree from Brown University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

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