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Interactive Brokers Appoints Jill Bright to its Board of Directors
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Interactive Brokers has appointed Jill Bright as an independent director, effective immediately. With over 30 years of experience, Bright has held significant roles at Sotheby’s, LionTree LLC, and Condé Nast. She is recognized for her expertise in human capital management and organizational effectiveness. This appointment aims to enhance the board's diversity and strengthen the company's governance. Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy expressed confidence in Bright's contributions, emphasizing the strategic importance of her background in HR.
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Jill Bright brings over 30 years of experience in human resources and administration.
Her appointment enhances board diversity and governance at Interactive Brokers.
Thomas Peterffy expresses strong confidence in Bright's contributions.
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced the appointment of Jill Bright as an independent director of the firm effective immediately.
With over 30 years of experience, Ms. Bright served as Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Administration for Sotheby’s, held the role of Chief Administrative Officer for LionTree LLC and Condé Nast, and spent over five years in Human Resources at American Express in senior leadership positions. In addition, Ms. Bright is currently a Board Director and Chair of the Compensation Committee for WOW Internet & Cable, and also serves on the boards of two private companies, NYC-based Simulmedia and Grand Rapids-based Service Express.
Ms. Bright completed her MBA at New York University'sStern School of Business and was appointed to the Quadrennial Advisory Commission, evaluating and making compensation recommendations for elected New York City Officials under Mayor de Blasio.
“We are pleased to welcome Jill to the Board of Directors and will certainly benefit from her accomplished career focused on human capital management and organizational effectiveness,” said Thomas Peterffy, Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman. “Ms. Bright’s appointment adds valuable expertise to the Board and reinforces our commitment to expand diversity across the company.”
About Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.:
Interactive Brokers Group affiliates provide automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities and foreign exchange around the clock on over 150 markets in numerous countries and currencies, from a single unified platform to clients worldwide. We service individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors and introducing brokers. Our four decades of focus on technology and automation has enabled us to equip our clients with a uniquely sophisticated platform to manage their investment portfolios. We strive to provide our clients with advantageous execution prices and trading, risk and portfolio management tools, research facilities and investment products, all at low or no cost, positioning them to achieve superior returns on investments. For the fifth consecutive year, Barron’s ranked Interactive Brokers #1 with 5 out of 5 stars in its March 25, 2022, Best Online Brokers Review.
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Katherine Ewert or Yani Peña, media@ibkr.com
Source: Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
FAQ
Who is Jill Bright and what is her role at Interactive Brokers?
Jill Bright is an independent director appointed to Interactive Brokers' board, bringing over 30 years of experience in human resources and administration.
What experience does Jill Bright have that is relevant to her role at Interactive Brokers?
Jill Bright has held senior positions at Sotheby’s, LionTree LLC, and Condé Nast, focusing on human capital management.
When was Jill Bright appointed to the board of Interactive Brokers?
Jill Bright was appointed as an independent director effective immediately, as announced in the recent press release.
What is the significance of Jill Bright's appointment for Interactive Brokers?
Her appointment enhances board diversity and is expected to strengthen governance and strategic decisions at Interactive Brokers.
