Tech Expert Dr. Bala Ganesh Joins Frontdoor Board of Directors
31 7월 2023 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
Executive brings deep experience in optimizing
business through technology and innovation
Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of
home service plans with about two million members, today announced
that its board unanimously approved the election of Dr.
Balakrishnan A. Ganesh on July 28 as a director of the company,
effective immediately.
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“Bala is a very smart, tech savvy, innovation driven executive,”
said Bill Cobb, Frontdoor’s chairman and chief executive officer.
“He has a wealth of experience in digital transformation,
cybersecurity and product development, especially as it relates to
supporting company strategy. He is an outstanding addition to our
board and I look forward to working with him closely.”
Ganesh is a partner at AKF Partners, which provides technology
consulting, technical due diligence and interim technology
leadership services.
“I am delighted to be joining Frontdoor’s board. I am deeply
familiar with Frontdoor’s business models and technology, and I
look forward to helping the company continue the tremendous
momentum it’s achieved,” Ganesh said.
Prior to AKF Partners, Ganesh served at United Parcel Service
for over 10 years in a variety of roles. Among the highlights, as
vice president of engineering, Ganesh managed UPS’s global
technology innovation strategy. While in this role, he was
recognized by Business Insider as one of the 100 people
transforming business. As the VP of advanced technology, Ganesh led
UPS’s technology strategy for aerial drones, robotics, sensors,
artificial intelligence, and autonomous vehicles. As the VP of
advanced analytics and revenue management, he led a team of data
scientists and marketers to implement machine learning prediction
models for pricing and other functions.
Ganesh holds a PhD in aerospace engineering with a minor in
mathematics, and an MBA and a Master of Science in aerospace
engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also holds
a Bachelor of Arts from the Indian National Defence Academy.
In addition to Ganesh, the Frontdoor board consists of the
following directors:
- Bill Cobb - Chairman & CEO
- D. Steve Boland - Member of the nominating and corporate
governance committee
- Anna C. Catalano - Chair of the compensation committee
- Peter L. Cella – Member of the audit and compensation
committees
- Christopher L. Clipper - Chair of the audit committee
- Brian P. McAndrews - Lead director and chair of the nominating
and corporate governance committee
- Liane J. Pelletier – Member of the audit and compensation
committees
About Frontdoor
Frontdoor is reimagining how homeowners maintain and repair
their most valuable asset - their home. As the parent company of
two leading brands, we bring over 50 years of experience in
providing our members with comprehensive options to protect their
homes from costly and unexpected breakdowns through our extensive
network of pre-qualified professional contractors. American Home
Shield, the category leader in home service plans with
approximately two million members, gives homeowners budget
protection and convenience, covering up to 23 essential home
systems and appliances. Frontdoor is a cutting edge, one-stop-app
for home repair and maintenance. Enabled by our Streem technology,
the app empowers homeowners by connecting them in real time through
video chat with pre-qualified experts to diagnose and solve their
problems. The Frontdoor app also offers homeowners a range of other
benefits including DIY tips, discounts and more. For more
information about American Home Shield and Frontdoor, please visit
www.frontdoorhome.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These forward-looking statements are based on management's current
expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions
concerning future events. These statements are subject to risks,
uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors. Readers
are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking
statements, because actual results may vary materially from those
expressed or implied. The reports filed by Frontdoor pursuant to
United States securities laws contain discussions of these risks
and uncertainties. Frontdoor assumes no obligation to, and
expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. Readers are advised to review
Frontdoor's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission (which are available on the SEC's EDGAR database at
www.sec.gov and via Frontdoor’s
website at investors.frontdoorhome.com).
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