Overview

• The board rejected Jay Hoag’s conditioned resignation after 78% of shareholders voted against his reelection at the June 5 annual meeting.
• An SEC filing shows the nominating and governance committee highlighted Hoag’s long-term attendance record and active engagement to justify retaining him.
• Airbnb CFO Ellie Mertz joined Netflix’s board on June 22 and will serve on its audit committee after previously holding finance roles at Netflix from 2006 to 2013.
• Mertz’s addition brings the board’s membership to 13 following Timothy Haley’s decision not to seek reelection at this year’s meeting.
• Proxy advisory firm ISS had recommended against Hoag’s reelection, citing a 50% attendance rate at board meetings in 2024.