H&R Block Announces Richard A. Johnson as Board Chairman
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) has announced the unanimous election of Richard A. Johnson as the new Chairman of the Board, effective April 1, 2025. Johnson, who joined the company's board in 2015 and serves on the Audit and Compensation Committees, succeeds Robert A. Gerard, who has been Chairman since 2011.
Johnson's appointment aligns with H&R Block's board refreshment and succession planning as the company prepares to transition to its next 5-year strategy for growth and transformation. Johnson's previous experience includes serving as President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board at Foot Locker. He currently serves on the boards of Build-A-Bear Workshop and Graebel Companies.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) ha annunciato l'elezione unanime di Richard A. Johnson come nuovo Presidente del Consiglio, a partire dal 1 aprile 2025. Johnson, che è entrato a far parte del consiglio dell'azienda nel 2015 e fa parte delle Commissioni di Audit e Compensazione, succede a Robert A. Gerard, che è stato Presidente dal 2011.
La nomina di Johnson si allinea con il rinnovamento del consiglio di H&R Block e la pianificazione della successione mentre l'azienda si prepara a passare alla sua prossima strategia quinquennale per la crescita e la trasformazione. L'esperienza precedente di Johnson include il ruolo di Presidente, CEO e Presidente del Consiglio presso Foot Locker. Attualmente, Johnson è anche membro dei consigli di Build-A-Bear Workshop e Graebel Companies.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) ha anunciado la elección unánime de Richard A. Johnson como nuevo Presidente de la Junta, a partir del 1 de abril de 2025. Johnson, quien se unió a la junta de la compañía en 2015 y forma parte de los Comités de Auditoría y Compensación, sucede a Robert A. Gerard, quien ha sido Presidente desde 2011.
El nombramiento de Johnson está en línea con el refresco de la junta de H&R Block y la planificación de la sucesión mientras la empresa se prepara para transitar hacia su próxima estrategia de crecimiento y transformación de cinco años. La experiencia previa de Johnson incluye haber sido Presidente, CEO y Presidente de la Junta en Foot Locker. Actualmente, también forma parte de las juntas de Build-A-Bear Workshop y Graebel Companies.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB)는 Richard A. Johnson을 새로운 이사회 의장으로 만장일치로 선출했다고 발표했습니다. 이는 2025년 4월 1일부터 효력을 발휘합니다. Johnson은 2015년에 회사 이사회에 합류했으며 감사 및 보상 위원회에서 활동하고 있습니다. 그는 2011년부터 의장이었던 Robert A. Gerard를 이어받습니다.
Johnson의 임명은 H&R Block의 이사회 갱신 및 승계 계획과 일치하며, 회사는 향후 5년 성장 및 변혁 전략으로의 전환을 준비하고 있습니다. Johnson의 이전 경험으로는 Foot Locker의 사장, CEO 및 이사회 의장 역할이 포함됩니다. 현재 그는 Build-A-Bear Workshop 및 Graebel Companies의 이사회에서도 활동하고 있습니다.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) a annoncé l'élection à l'unanimité de Richard A. Johnson en tant que nouveau Président du Conseil, à compter du 1er avril 2025. Johnson, qui a rejoint le conseil d'administration de l'entreprise en 2015 et siège aux Comités d'Audit et de Rémunération, succède à Robert A. Gerard, qui est Président depuis 2011.
La nomination de Johnson s'inscrit dans le cadre du renouvellement du conseil d'administration de H&R Block et de la planification de la succession alors que l'entreprise se prépare à passer à sa prochaine stratégie de croissance et de transformation sur cinq ans. L'expérience précédente de Johnson comprend des fonctions de Président, PDG et Président du Conseil chez Foot Locker. Actuellement, il siège également aux conseils d'administration de Build-A-Bear Workshop et de Graebel Companies.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) hat die einstimmige Wahl von Richard A. Johnson zum neuen Vorsitzenden des Vorstands bekannt gegeben, die am 1. April 2025 in Kraft tritt. Johnson, der 2015 in den Vorstand des Unternehmens eintrat und in den Ausschüssen für Prüfung und Vergütung tätig ist, folgt auf Robert A. Gerard, der seit 2011 Vorsitzender war.
Johnson's Ernennung steht im Einklang mit der Erneuerung des Vorstands von H&R Block und der Nachfolgeplanung, während das Unternehmen sich darauf vorbereitet, zu seiner nächsten fünfjährigen Wachstums- und Transformationsstrategie überzugehen. Johnsons frühere Erfahrungen umfassen die Tätigkeit als Präsident, CEO und Vorsitzender des Vorstands bei Foot Locker. Derzeit ist er auch Mitglied der Vorstände von Build-A-Bear Workshop und Graebel Companies.
- Strategic board succession executed as part of 5-year growth strategy
- New Chairman brings significant retail executive experience as former Foot Locker CEO
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) today announced that the company’s Board of Directors has unanimously elected Richard A. Johnson as the new Chairman of the Board, effective April 1, 2025. Johnson joined the H&R Block Board of Directors in 2015 and is a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. He succeeds Robert A. Gerard, who has served as Chairman since 2011.
In announcing the change, Gerard said, “Consistent with our commitment to Board refreshment and succession planning, the time has come for Dick to take over Board leadership as we transition to our next 5-year strategy for growth and transformation. Dick has been a great partner for the last 10 years and I’m delighted that he will continue to serve all of us at H&R Block as Chairman of the Board.”
“I’m honored to be H&R Block’s Chairman and to succeed Bob, who has led the Board and company to much success,” Johnson said. “It is a privilege to serve the company that defines a category and helps millions of people each year. I look forward to continued success as we begin the next phase of H&R Block’s transformation.”
Johnson spent much of his business career at Foot Locker, completing his service as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board. Johnson also serves on the Board of Directors of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. and Graebel Companies, Inc., and on the Chancellor’s National Leadership Council at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.
“We are well-positioned for the future and the next chapter of our growth strategy as we look to fiscal year 2026 and beyond. I am thrilled to have Dick step into the Chairman role to help guide us through this next phase of transformation,” said Jeff Jones, President and CEO of H&R Block. “On behalf of the company, I want to thank Bob for his contributions as Chairman, and welcome Dick to this leadership position.”
About H&R Block
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global tax preparation services, financial products, and small- business solutions. The company blends digital innovation with human expertise and care as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time and be better with money using its mobile banking app, Spruce. Through Block Advisors and Wave, the company helps small-business owners thrive with year-round bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and payment processing solutions. For more information, visit H&R Block News.
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