WEX Inc DEF 14A, filed Apr 17, 2025

WEX Inc. (WEX)

DEF 14A 2025-04-17 For: 2025-05-15

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Independence	Tenure	Age	Diversity
Independent	0-6 years	50-60 years	Female

Not Independent	6-10 years	61-70 years	Ethnically Diverse

	>10 years	>70 years


Agenda	Board Recommendation	For Further Details
To elect eleven directors for a term of one year	FOR each director nominee	Page 12
To approve on an advisory (non-binding) basis the compensation of our Named Executive Officers	FOR	Page 41
To approve the WEX Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Equity and Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares issuable thereunder	FOR	Page 72
To approve an Amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware Law	FOR	Page 84
To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2025	FOR	Page 86



Proposal 1
Election of Directors The Board recommends a vote FOR each director nominee. See page 12.



Proposal 2
Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote on the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers The Board recommends a vote FOR this proposal. See page 41.



Proposal 3
Approval of the WEX Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Equity and Incentive Plan to Increase the Number of Shares Issuable Thereunder The Board recommends a vote FOR this proposal. See page 72.



Proposal 4
Approval of an Amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Provide for Officer Exculpation as Permitted by Delaware Law The Board recommends a vote FOR this proposal. See page 84.



Proposal 5
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm For Fiscal Year 2025 The Board recommends a vote FOR this proposal. See page 86.


Proxy Statement Summary	3	This proxy statement contains forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, statements about management's plans, goals, expectations and objectives. Any statements in this proxy statement that are not statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. When used in this proxy statement, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” "intend," “may,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “positions,” “confidence,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such words. Forward-looking statements relate to our future plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions and are not historical facts and accordingly involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from future results or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties identified in Item 1A of our Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 20, 2025 and subsequent filings with the SEC. The proxy statement speaks only as to the date of mailing, and undue reliance should not be placed on these statements. We disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.


Notice of 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders	9

Governance	12

Proposal 1: Election of Directors	12
Election of Directors	13
Board Structure	26
The Board's Role and Responsibilities	30
Board Practices, Policies, and Processes	32
Director Compensation	36

Executive Officers	39

Executive Compensation	41

Proposal 2: Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote on the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers	41

Compensation Discussion & Analysis	42
Compensation Committee Report	59
Executive Compensation Tables	60
Pay Ratio Disclosure	69
Pay V ersus Performance	70

Other Matters for Shareholders' Consideration	72
Proposal 3: Approval of the WEX Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Equity and Incentive Plan to Increase the Number of Shares Issuable Thereunder	72
Proposal 4: Approval of an Amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Provide for Officer Exculpation as Permitted by Delaware Law	84

Audit Matters	86

Proposal 5: Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2025	86
Auditor Selection and Fees	87
Audit Committee Report	88

Information About Stock Ownership	89

Principal Stockholders	89
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans	92

General Information About the Annual Meeting and Voting Your Shares	93

Information about Voting Procedures	95
Other Business	99

Appendix A	100

Appendix B	103



			FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, OR REPORTING EXPERIENCE — Individuals with an understanding of finance and financial reporting processes enhance our oversight and strategic decision-making through proficiency in financial statements, strategic financing transactions, capital allocation and financial metrics important to our performance. We place a high importance on accurate and transparent financial reporting and robust financial controls and compliance. We also seek to have a number of directors who qualify as audit committee financial experts.


			LEGAL OR REGULATORY EXPERIENCE — Individuals with legal or regulatory experience provide significant insights into addressing legal and public policy issues, particularly in areas related to our Company’s business and operations, which bolsters our ability to navigate the complexities of today's regulatory environment and maintain compliance with a variety of regulatory requirements across a number of countries.


			BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND M&A EXPERIENCE — Individuals with a background in business development and in M&A provide insight into developing and implementing strategies for growing our business and enhance our ability to analyze the “fit” and benefits of a proposed transaction with our strategy, oversee the valuation and execution of transactions, and assess management’s plans for integration with existing operations.


			RISK MANAGEMENT — Individuals with experience overseeing the management of operational and financial risks, including those presented by new, strategic opportunities, provide valuable stewardship, enhance our ability to navigate uncertainties and make informed, strategic decisions, and strengthen our governance.


			GLOBAL OR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE — Because our Company is a global organization, individuals with broad international exposure provide useful business and cultural perspectives. Directors who have had relevant experience with multinational companies or in international markets add significant perspective to the oversight of our business.


			TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE — As a technology company and leading innovator, individuals with backgrounds in technology are vital to our success, which depends on developing, investing in and protecting new technologies and ideas, including AI. Directors who can provide insight into emerging trends and advancements help guide the Company in advancing our strategy, governance, and competitive edge.


			INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE — Individuals with experience in the financial technology industry generally and mobility, corporate payments and benefits industries specifically provide valuable insights for our business.


			SUSTAINABILITY (AND HCM) EXPERIENCE — Individuals with broad sustainability and Human Capital Management ("HCM") experience enhance our oversight and perspective in these areas as we continue to advance them in order to help us achieve our business goals.


			CYBERSECURITY EXPERIENCE — Individuals with cybersecurity experience from both a technical and governance perspective help ensure that our Board and Company provide appropriate oversight over the Company's cybersecurity program.



			Nancy Altobello Former Global Vice Chair, Ernst & Young Age: 67 Director Since: 2021 Independent: Yes Board Committees: •Corporate Governance Committee (Chair) •Leadership Development and Compensation Committee Additional Public Company Boards: •MarketAxess Holdings Inc. •Amphenol Corporation


Ms. Altobello was most recently the Global Vice Chair, Talent of Ernst & Young (“EY”), where she was responsible for the firm’s global talent and people strategy from July 2014 through her retirement in June 2018. Prior to that, she held a number of senior positions at EY, including the Americas Vice Chair, Talent, the Managing Partner, Northeast Region Audit and Advisory Practices, and the Managing Partner, North American Audit Practice. During this time, Ms. Altobello also served as an audit partner for a number of leading global organizations. Ms. Altobello is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Ms. Altobello currently serves as a board member of MarketAxess Holdings Inc., an international financial technology company, chairs their Compensation and Talent Committee and sits on their Nominating and Governance Committee. Ms. Altobello also serves as a board member of Amphenol Corporation, a major producer of electronic and fiber optic connectors, cable, and interconnect systems such as coaxial cables, and is the chair of their Audit Committee and sits on their Compensation Committee. She previously served on the boards of CA Technologies before it was acquired by Broadcom in 2018, MTS Systems before it was acquired by Amphenol in April 2021, and Cornerstone on Demand before it was acquired by Clearlake Capital Group in 2021. Key Experience Global or International Business Served as Ernst & Young's Global Vice Chair, Talent from 2014-2018 in addition to numerous other senior positions at EY. Business Development & M&A Has served on multiple public company boards overseeing large M&A transactions. Finance Accounting or Reporting More than 20 years of experience and serving as an audit partner for a number of leading global organizations and as a Certified Public Accountant. Risk Management Possesses deep risk management expertise through her multiple decades as an audit partner at EY and experience serving on public company audit committees. Sustainability (and HCM) In addition to serving on multiple boards across multiple sectors of business, served as the Global Vice Chair, Talent for Ernst & Young from 2014-2018. Legal or Regulatory Experience Has deep expertise of regulatory requirements given her experience as an Audit Managing Partner, Vice Chair of Talent, and board membership at EY.



			Daniel Callahan Former Global Head of Operations and Technology, Citigroup Age: 68 Director Since: 2019 Independent: Yes Board Committees: •Technology and Cybersecurity Committee (Chair) •Leadership Development and Compensation Committee Additional Public Company Boards: •Scotiabank


Melissa Smith			Nancy Altobello			Daniel Callahan			Aimee Cardwell


Shikhar Ghosh			James Groch			James Neary			Derrick Roman


Stephen Smith			Susan Sobbott			Jack VanWoerkom


Mr. Callahan was an officer of Citigroup, an American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation, prior to his retirement in December 2018. At Citigroup, Mr. Callahan served from October 2007 to December 2018 as the Global Head of Operations and Technology. Prior to joining Citigroup, Mr. Callahan held various leadership positions with Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, and IBM. In addition, Mr. Callahan has served as the Non-Executive Chair of Time, a news publication, since January 2021, and served as the Executive Chairman of Time from March 2019 to December 2020, and Executive Partner at Bridge Growth Partners, a technology investment firm, since July 2019. Mr. Callahan also currently serves as a director of Scotiabank, a leading bank in the Americas listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and sits on their Corporate Governance and Risk Committees, and the Columbia University's Teachers College charity board as well as on the boards of several private companies. Key Experience Industry Experience Brings broad industry expertise through his more than 40 years of experience in multiple multinational corporations serving the financial services sector. Global or International Business Provides global executive leadership experience through his time spent serving as the Global Head of Operations and Technology for Citigroup and his various leadership positions at Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, and IBM. Technology In addition to his extensive experience as Citigroup's Global Head of Operations and Technology, Mr. Callahan brings further technology experience through his work with Bridge Growth Partners and his service on various boards, including prior service on Tata Consultancy, an Indian multinational information services and consultancy company. Business Development & M&A As Global Head of Operations and Technology for Citigroup, was deeply involved with all Citigroup's M&A and business development activities. Risk Management Provides risk management experience as a result of his former career at Citigroup and his service on Scotiabank's Risk Committee and prior service on Tata Consultancy Services' Risk Management Committee. Sustainability (and HCM) Experience with sustainability, including a focus on the environment, while serving as the Non-Executive Chair of Time and additional investment experience in sustainability-focused companies. Cybersecurity While serving as Citigroup's Global Head of Operations and Technology, he was responsible for the company's cybersecurity initiatives.



			Aimee Cardwell Former Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Age: 57 Director Since: 2023 Independent: Yes Board Committees: •Audit Committee •Technology and Cybersecurity Committee


Ms. Cardwell joined the Board in December 2023. Since May 2023, Ms. Cardwell has been consulting as a virtual CISO and CIO for a variety of companies in the healthcare and financial services space. From June 2021 to May 2023, Ms. Cardwell served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, a multinational managed healthcare and insurance company, where she oversaw the global cybersecurity team. From January 2020 to June 2021, Ms. Cardwell was the Chief Information Officer of Optum Financial, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, helping to transform the organization through multiple acquisitions. From May 2015 to December 2019, she held multiple leadership positions at American Express Company, a multinational financial services company, including Chief Information Officer, Digital Payments, and as a Vice President of Engineering, where she led engineering teams in the areas of consumer product delivery, blockchain, digital wallets, online payments, tokenization, wearables, and conversation bots. Prior to joining American Express, Ms. Cardwell held management positions at various companies, including eBay Inc. and Expedia Group Inc. Ms. Cardwell also served on the Technology Advisory Board of Rent the Runway, Inc. from May 2016 to December 2019. Key Experience Industry Experience Brings broad industry expertise through her experience serving in leadership positions at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, Optum Financial, Inc., American Express Company, and Expedia Group Inc. Global or International Business Provides deep global business experience through her leadership roles at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, Optum Financial, American Express Company, eBay Inc., and Expedia Group Inc. Business Development & M&A Served on a team at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated that supported integration activities to support value creation and the realization of synergies. Also, has extensive experience providing M&A due diligence. Technology In addition to her extensive experience serving as UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's Chief Information Security Officer, has also held Chief Information Officer positions at both Optum Financial, Inc. and American Express Company. Risk Management Provides risk management experience through her service on the Executive Risk Counsel at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, where Ms. Cardwell supported the gathering, quantifying, and reporting of risks across the enterprise. Cybersecurity Brings deep cybersecurity expertise throughout her experience leading technology organizations, including serving as UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's Chief Information Security Officer.



			Shikhar Ghosh Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School Age: 67 Director Since: 2005 Independent: Yes Board Committees: •Corporate Governance Committee •Technology and Cybersecurity Committee


Mr. Ghosh is a Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, where he currently teaches a course on advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Synthetic Biology. He has been on the faculty since August 2008 and is Co Chairman of the Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at Harvard University as well as a co-chairman of the Harvard Business School Foundry and leads the AI Observatory. The Harvard Business School Foundry is a multi-year initiative on developing entrepreneurial ventures globally. The AI Observatory is an initiative to map the impact of artificial intelligence on business and society. Mr. Ghosh also currently serves on the boards of Evidence Action, Rescale Inc., and Flipside Crypto, Inc. Evidence Action is a non-profit organization that provides health services to over 200 million children across multiple countries. Rescale is a provider of high performance cloud computing and artificial intelligence systems. Flipside Crypto is a blockchain analytics company. From 2010 to 2020, Mr. Ghosh was on the Board of Decision Resource Group, a data and analytics company serving the healthcare industry. From June 2006 until December 2007, Mr. Ghosh was the Chief Executive Officer of Risk Syndication for the Kessler Group, where he enabled bank clients and their endorsing partners to market credit cards. From June 1999 to June 2004, Mr. Ghosh was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verilytics Technologies, LLC, an analytical software company focused on the financial services industry. In 1993, Mr. Ghosh founded Open Market, Inc., an Internet commerce and information publishing software firm. From 1988 to 1993, Mr. Ghosh was the Chief Executive Officer of Appex Corp., a technology company that was sold to Electronic Data Systems Corporation in 1990. From 1980 until 1988, Mr. Ghosh served in various positions with The Boston Consulting Group, and was elected as a worldwide partner and a director of the firm in 1988. Key Experience Business Development and M&A Serves as Class of 1961 professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, in addition to the co-chairman of the Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at Harvard University. Global or International Business Extensive experience in multiple international businesses, including companies developing advanced AI applications and systems for health care, payments and SAAS businesses. He also has experience scaling international business including internet payment systems and large scale healthcare operations through, Evidence Action, a nonprofit organization serving over 200 million children across multiple countries. Industry Experience Brings experience in the digital payment industry since 1996 and in the health care information business for over a decade. Technology In addition to over 30 years experience in operating and Board roles in technology companies, Mr. Ghosh currently teaches and serves as an advisor to companies on the use of Artificial Intelligence, specifically in relation to their strategy and operations. He teaches several courses to MBA students, Executives, and Boards of Directors on the use of advanced technology for strategy, operations, and cybersecurity at Harvard Business School, where he has been on the faculty since 2008. Cybersecurity Teaches classes at Harvard Business School regarding cybersecurity and has authored case studies related to cybersecurity threats. Furthermore, is on the board of directors for Rescale, a company that provides cloud infrastructure for high performance computing, including security intensive applications.



			James Groch Former Chief Financial Officer, Global Group President, and Chief Investment Officer, CBRE Group, Inc. Age: 63 Director Since: 2020 Independent: Yes Board Committees: •Finance Committee (Chair) •Audit Committee


Mr. Groch served as a C-Suite Executive at CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 150 multinational commercial real estate services and investment management firm with over 100,000 employees and $100 billion of assets under investment management, from 2009 to June 2020. In his roles as the Company’s Global Group President and Chief Investment Officer (from May 2019 to June 2020), Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer (from March 2014 to May 2019), and EVP Strategy and Corporate Finance & Chief Investment Officer (from January 2009 to March 2014), he was responsible for overseeing or directly executing the Company’s extensive balance sheet, M&A (over 90 acquisitions) and strategy activities, as well as investments via its Trammell Crow Company subsidiary. In addition to his Finance and Corporate Development activities, Mr. Groch has been active in technology, leading the development of two significant software platforms still core to CBRE today, and acquiring SaaS companies. Since leaving CBRE in 2020, Mr. Groch has advised CEOs of public and private companies (via requests or CEO introductions from their board members) and co-founded Ethos Development, LLC. Prior to CBRE, from 1991 to 2009, Mr. Groch held numerous senior executive roles at Trammell Crow Company, a NYSE company from 1997, which was sold to CBRE in 2006. These roles included President of Funds and Investment Management, Head of Corporate Development, President of Development and Investments - Eastern U.S., and Managing Director of Trammell Crow Northeast. In 1988, Mr. Groch became a partner at Trammell Crow Company, three years after he joined the company. Key Experience Risk Management Deep financial risk management experience through his time spent serving as CBRE Group, Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investment Officer, and other leadership roles. Finance, Accounting, or Reporting Expertise in finance, accounting, and reporting through his roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer at CBRE Group, Inc. Business Development & M&A Responsible for overseeing or directly executing CBRE Group, Inc.'s extensive balance sheet, M&A (over 90 acquisitions) and strategy activities, as well as investments via its Trammell Crow Company subsidiary. Technology Led the development of two significant software platforms, still core to CBRE Group, Inc. today, and the acquisition of two SaaS companies. Global or International Business Served in various leadership positions at CBRE Group, Inc., which is a Fortune 150 multinational firm.



			James Neary Managing Director, Co-head of US Private Equity, and a member of the Executive Management Group of Warburg Pincus Age: 60 Director Since: 2016 Independent: Yes Board Committees: •Finance Committee •Leadership Development and Compensation Committee Additional Public Company Boards •Sotera Health


Mr. Neary is a managing director of Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, which he joined in 2000. Mr. Neary is currently a Managing Director, Co-head of U.S. Private Equity (since December 2020) and a member of the Executive Management Group. From 2013 to December 2020, Mr. Neary was head of the Industrials & Business Services team. From 2010 to June 2013, Mr. Neary led the firm’s late-stage efforts in the technology and business services sectors in the U.S. Prior to that, from 2004 to 2010, he was co-head of the technology, media, and telecommunications investment efforts in the U.S. From 2000 to 2004, Mr. Neary led the firm’s Capital Markets activities. Prior to joining Warburg Pincus, he was a managing director at Chase Securities and prior to that, he was at Credit Suisse First Boston. Mr. Neary is a director of Sotera Health, a provider of sterilization solutions and lab testing and advisory services, and is the chair of their Leadership Development and Compensation Committee. Mr. Neary is also a director of several private companies and a trustee of the Mount Sinai Health System. Mr. Neary has previously served on the boards of Endurance International Group, a web-presence solutions company; Fidelity National Information Services Inc., a bank technology processing company; Coyote Logistics, a truck brokerage business now owned by UPS; and Interactive Data Corporation, a firm providing financial market data and analytics and now owned by Intercontinental Exchange. Key Experience Business Development & M&A Brings more than 20 years of business development and M&A experience through his work at Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm. Technology Led Warburg Pincus' late stage efforts in the technology sector in the US. Industry Experience Developed broad industry expertise while working at Warburg Pincus. This includes serving as a Board member currently at Sotera Health and previously at Endurance International Group, Fidelity National Information Services Inc., and Coyote Logistics. Finance, Accounting, or Reporting Through his career at Warburg Pincus and broad board experience, he brings a strong finance and reporting acumen to our Board. Sustainability (and HCM) Has broad sustainability experience through his review of Warburg Pincus' sustainability investing and service on Warburg Pincus' DE&I council and several philanthropic boards. Global or International Business Brings deep global experience through his leadership position at Warburg Pincus.



			Derrick Roman Former Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Age: 61 Director Since: 2021 Independent: Yes Board Committees: •Audit Committee (Chair) •Finance Committee Additional Public Company Boards •CommScope Holding Company, Inc.


Mr. Roman served as an audit, consulting, and senior client relationship partner for the international accounting and consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) from 1997 until his retirement in September 2020. As an external audit partner/practitioner, Mr. Roman led independent financial statement audits of publicly traded and privately held enterprises. He has extensive experience in financial accounting, SEC reporting, internal controls, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity offerings, initial public and secondary offerings, asset-backed financings, and the implementation of accounting and auditing standards. As an advisory partner, Mr. Roman focused on evaluating and improving internal controls, enterprise risk management, internal auditing, and compliance programs for a diverse group of publicly traded companies. Mr. Roman led his PwC teams and clients through digital transformation, automation, and shared delivery center initiatives. He also held several significant governance, line of business, diversity and inclusion, and corporate responsibility leadership roles at PwC, including serving on its CEO Nominating Committee and its Foundation board. Mr. Roman is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc., where he is a member of its Corporate Advisory Board. Mr. Roman currently serves on the board of directors of CommScope Holding Company, Inc., a global provider of infrastructure solutions for communication and entertainment networks, and sits on their Audit Committee, and serves as a Public Governor at FINRA, a private American corporation that acts as a self-regulatory organization (SRO) that regulates member brokerage firms and exchange markets. Key Experience Business Development and M&A More than 20 years of experience as an audit, consulting, and senior client relationship partner for PwC. Finance, Accounting, or Reporting Certified Public Accountant and a current member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Institute of Internal Auditors, the Central Audit Committee Network, and the National Association of Black Accountants, in addition to more than 20 years of experience at PwC. Risk Management More than 20 years of experience with a focus on evaluating and improving internal controls, enterprise risk management, internal auditing, and compliance programs for a diverse group of publicly traded companies at PwC. Technology Led PwC teams and clients through digital transformation, automation, and shared delivery center initiatives. Sustainability (and HCM) Numerous significant governance, line of business, diversity and inclusion, and corporate responsibility leadership roles at PwC, including serving on its CEO Nominating Committee and its Foundation board. Furthermore, earned the Diligent Climate Leadership Certificate and was included on Savoy Magazine's 2021 and 2024 Most Influential Corporate Directors list. Cybersecurity Led and participated in numerous cybersecurity projects and initiatives during his time at PwC. Participates in continuing education related to the Board's role in cybersecurity oversight, including the NACD CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Management.



			Melissa Smith Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and President, WEX Inc. Age: 56 Director Since: 2014 Independent: No Additional Public Company Boards: •Equifax Inc.


Ms. Smith has served as the Chair of the Board since September 2019. Ms. Smith assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of WEX and joined the Board in January 2014. She has served as the Company’s President since May 2013. Previously, Ms. Smith served at the Company as President, The Americas, from April 2011 to April 2013 and as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations from November 2007 to April 2011. From September 2001 through November 2007, Ms. Smith served as the Company's Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. From May 1997 to August 2001, Ms. Smith held various positions of increasing responsibility with the Company. Ms. Smith began her career at Ernst & Young. Ms. Smith has also served on the board of directors of Equifax Inc., a global data, analytics, and technology company, since November 2020 and currently sits on their Compensation and Governance Committees. Key Experience Business Development & M&A Has several decades of leadership experience at WEX, helping guide the business's strategy and acquisitions. Finance, Accounting, or Reporting Served as WEX’s Chief Financial Officer for approximately 10 years. Industry Experience In addition to more than 20 years of experience in various positions, Ms. Smith also serves on the board of directors of Equifax Inc. Technology Has several decades of experience as part of the leadership team of WEX, which is a global fintech business, and also currently serves on the board of directors of Equifax Inc., a global data, analytics, and technology company. Global or International Business CEO of WEX and board member of Equifax Inc. Legal or Regulatory Experience Has deep expertise of relevant regulatory requirements pertaining to WEX given her decades of leadership experience at the company.



			Stephen Smith President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Member, L.L.Bean Age: 54 Director Since: 2019 Independent: Yes Board Committees: •Leadership Development and Compensation Committee (Chair) •Finance Committee


Mr. Smith is the President and Chief Executive Officer of L.L.Bean, a privately held omnichannel consumer lifestyle brand and retail company, a role he has held since January 2016. Mr. Smith serves on the board of directors of L.L.Bean and is on the board of directors for RILA (Retail Industry Leaders Association), an industry organization that represents all major national retailers in Washington, DC. Mr. Smith served on the board of directors of Appalachian Mountain Club, a not-for-profit environmental conservation and recreation organization, from 2016 to 2022. Mr. Smith also serves on the Board of Trustees for Dickinson College, a private liberal arts college, in Carlisle, PA. From July 2011 to November 2015, Mr. Smith held various international positions at subsidiaries of Walmart, a multinational retail corporation, including senior executive roles in marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce, in China and the UK. Prior to joining Walmart, from 2003 to 2011 Mr. Smith held various leadership positions in the United States and Belgium at subsidiaries of Delhaize Group (now Ahold Delhaize), a Belgium-based international food retailer. Key Experience Business Development & M&A Serves as the CEO and President of L.L.Bean, an international brand and retailer, where he is responsible for business operations and development through the latest challenges faced by all contemporary business leaders. Global or International Business In addition to his experience at L.L.Bean, Mr. Smith has held various senior leadership positions at subsidiaries of Walmart, a multinational retail corporation, and subsidiaries of Delhaize Group (now Ahold Delhaize), a Belgium-based international food retailer. He has lived and worked in Belgium, China, and the UK, providing him with eight years of managing and leading foreign offices operating in multiple languages and local cultures. Sustainability (and HCM) Serves as CEO of L.L.Bean, which is an original and authentic stakeholder philosophy company, where the community, environment, and employees are three of the six stakeholders that the company serves. As such, his daily work is infused with sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Furthermore, Mr. Smith is co-leading an expansive racial equity and inclusion initiative for the business community of Greater Portland, Maine; and for that work, he received the Champion Award from the Chamber of Commerce in 2022. For governance topics, he has been a participant and a case study subject in several board governance programs at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Also, he has served on the board of directors of Appalachian Mountain Club, a not-for-profit environmental conservation and recreation corporation. At ASDA (Walmart UK), he was the executive sponsor of their diversity efforts from 2012 to 2015.



			Susan Sobbott Former President of Global Commercial Services, American Express Company Age: 60 Director Since: 2018 Independent: Yes Board Committees: •Audit Committee •Corporate Governance Committee


Ms. Sobbott was an officer at the American Express Company ("AMEX"), a globally integrated payments company, prior to her departure in 2018. At AMEX, Ms. Sobbott served from December 2015 to February 2018 as the President of Global Commercial Services, the multibillion-dollar B2B issuing business of the company serving all business customers globally. Prior to that, she was President of Global Corporate Payments for 2014 through 2015, focused on serving global clients' corporate payment needs, where she led a major effort to uplevel the B2B product and service delivery infrastructure. From 2004 to 2014, she was President and General Manager of American Express OPEN, a multibillion-dollar business unit within AMEX serving small businesses. Previously, Ms. Sobbott led product development, loyalty rewards, and partnerships for the Consumer Card business. Ms. Sobbott was a member of the Business Operating Committee which worked to develop strategic direction for the firm and was a founding member of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee. Ms. Sobbott serves on the board of Next Insurance, an AI-based technology provider of tailored business insurance to small businesses, Bambee, a private AI-based HR software and services provider to small and medium size businesses, ideas42, a nonprofit behavioral economic consultancy for social issues, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. She is a strategic advisor to a range of fintech and financial services firms. Ms. Sobbott served on the board of The Children’s Place, the largest public children’s apparel retailer in North America, from 2014 to 2019. She also served on the board of Red Ventures, a privately held digital marketing provider for the world’s biggest consumer brands, from 2012 to 2020 and served on the board of Lola.com, a VC backed provider of SME travel and expense management software, from 2020 to 2022. Ms. Sobbott is also an advisor to the Women's Venture Capital Fund, Avid Ventures and Vesey Ventures, female-founded fintech venture funds. Key Experience Industry Ms. Sobbott has several decades of experience in the payments industry, both in senior leadership roles and board roles. Business Development & M&A In addition to more than 20 years of experience leading multibillion-dollar divisions, where potential acquisitions to accelerate growth were evaluated, Ms. Sobbott was also a member of the firm’s Operating Committee and Enterprise Risk Management Committee where corporate strategy included evaluating and integrating acquisitions. As a board member at Red Ventures, she oversaw many significant acquisitions and integrations. Global or International Business Ms. Sobbott managed a global business operating in 200 countries, serving global enterprise clients as well as domestic leaders across continents. Ms. Sobbott also served on the board of directors for The Children’s Place, the largest publicly traded specialty retailer of children’s apparel in North America, with operations in Canada and international licensing agreements in other countries and a global supply chain, while simultaneously serving on the board of Red Ventures, a privately held digital marketing provider for global brands, and which expanded to both Brazil and Europe with local operations. Risk Management In addition to her extensive experience on numerous boards for privately held companies, Ms. Sobbott served as a member of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee for American Express, and had specific responsibility for fraud, credit losses, and regulatory compliance across the multi-billion dollar businesses she led. Sustainability (and HCM) She has been a career-long advocate and sponsor of DEI initiatives, with a specific focus on female executives and entrepreneurs. Ms. Sobbott was the global chair of the Women's Issues network at American Express, Parents at Amex, and was involved in several non-profit organizations working to accelerate the development of women leaders in business. She currently advises several female venture capital firms in the fintech space as well as those focused on diverse leadership teams. She has taught coursework focused on stakeholder engagement and has taken board education courses on sustainability and the Board's role providing oversight.



			Jack VanWoerkom Vice Chairman and Lead Director, WEX Inc. Former Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, The Home Depot, Inc. Age: 71 Director Since: 2005 Independent: Yes Board Committees: •Corporate Governance Committee •Leadership Development and Compensation Committee


Mr. VanWoerkom has served as Vice Chairman and Lead Director of the Board since September 2019. Mr. VanWoerkom served as the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Porchlight Equity (formerly Highland Consumer Fund), a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market companies, from January 2017 until his retirement in December 2018. Before serving as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Mr. VanWoerkom served as an Operating Partner at Porchlight Equity from June 2015 until January 2017. From June 2011 until June 2015, Mr. VanWoerkom was retired. From June 2007 until June 2011, Mr. VanWoerkom was employed by The Home Depot, Inc., a home improvement retailer, as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Mr. VanWoerkom served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Staples, Inc., an office supply retailer, from March 2004 to June 2007. From March 1999 to March 2004, Mr. VanWoerkom was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Staples, Inc. Key Experience Risk Management Served as General Counsel for numerous organizations and as Chief Compliance Officer for Porchlight Equity from 2017-2018, bringing more than 20 years of experience in risk management. Business Development and M&A Served as an Operating Partner for Porchlight Equity, formerly Highland Consumer Fund, a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market business services and consumer companies to help them achieve their vision for continued success. Also served as General Counsel at large international publicly traded companies. Legal or Regulatory Has several decades of legal experience, including serving as General Counsel of Staples, Inc., and General Counsel of The Home Depot, Inc. Global or International Business Extensive experience supporting global publicly traded corporations, including while serving as General Counsel at The Home Depot, Inc. and Staples, Inc.



Current Members: Derrick Roman (Chair) Aimee Cardwell James Groch Susan Sobbott No. of Meetings in 2024: 8			Pursuant to its charter, the Audit Committee must be comprised of at least three independent directors appointed by a majority of the Board. The Audit Committee oversees our accounting and financial reporting processes, the audits of our financial statements and internal control over financial reporting and monitors the Company’s enterprise risk management. The Board has determined that all members of the Audit Committee are independent under the applicable rules of the NYSE and the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC. In addition, each member of the Audit Committee is required to have the ability to read and understand fundamental financial statements. Unless determined otherwise by the Board, the Audit Committee shall have at least one member who qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the rules of the SEC. Our Board has determined that Mr. Roman and Mr. Groch qualify as “audit committee financial experts.”