BEN XIANG - Corporate Board Profile

EPLUS INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2019-07-26	Ben Xiang Independent Director Age 34 Director of ePlus since: 2019 Committees: None Other Public Company Directorships: None Mr. Xiang is the global executive for the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Mixed-Reality business at Ingram Micro, the world’s largest IT distributor. In this role, he is responsible for creating a new global business unit while overseeing solution development, engineering, and go-to-market. Previously at Ingram Micro, Mr. Xiang served in various roles including in corporate development and as special advisor to the CEO. He has extensive experience in cross-border M&A, post-merger integrations, and business operations. Mr. Xiang has executed M&A transactions globally in the areas of cloud computing, e-commerce, and mobility services. Prior to joining Ingram, Mr. Xiang was Managing Director of Fortress Consulting, a management consulting firm supporting Fortune 500 companies in the US, Europe, and China. In 2009, he joined the CITIC Group as Director focusing on investments in technology and media. Prior to that, Mr. Xiang worked for Sony BMG in the areas of digital strategy and transformation. Mr. Xiang has extensive experience throughout Asia Pacific and North America and holds a degree in Finance and Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. The Board believes that Mr. Xiang’s expertise of go-to-market within the IT channel, knowledge of the technology industry and emerging technology vendors, and international M&A experience bring value to the Board.
2020-07-24	Ben Xiang Independent Director Age 35 Director of ePlus since: 2019 Committees: Audit and Compensation Other Public Company Directorships: None Since September 2019, Mr. Xiang has served as interim Chief Information Officer of Sunwest Bank, and also serves in a consulting role through Crescent Group, advising start-ups and established companies in digital transformation and growth. Previously, Mr. Xiang held multiple roles with Ingram Micro, the world’s largest IT distributor. From July 2017 through September 2019 Mr. Xiang was Ingram’s global executive for the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Mixed-Reality business. In this role, he was responsible for creating a new global business unit while overseeing solution development, engineering, and go-to-market. Prior to that, he was Director of Special Projects, Office of the CEO for Ingram where he was responsible for company-wide initiatives in business operations and M&A. Mr. Xiang joined Ingram Micro in August 2012 as Senior Manager of Corporate Development and Strategy. He has extensive experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A), post-merger integrations, and business operations. Mr. Xiang has executed M&A transactions globally in the areas of cloud computing, e-commerce, and mobility services. Prior to joining Ingram, Mr. Xiang was Managing Director of Fortress Consulting, a management consulting firm supporting Fortune 500 companies in the US, Europe, and China. In 2009, he joined the CITIC Group as Director focusing on investments in technology and media. Prior to that, Mr. Xiang worked for Sony BMG in the areas of digital strategy and transformation. Mr. Xiang has extensive experience throughout Asia Pacific and North America and holds a degree in Finance and Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Since April 2015, Mr. Xiang has also been on the board of directors of Sunwest Bank. The Board believes that Mr. Xiang’s expertise of go-to-market within the IT channel, knowledge of the technology industry and emerging technology vendors, and international M&A experience bring value to the Board.
2021-07-23	Ben Xiang Independent Director Age 36 Director of ePlus since 2019 Committees: Audit Compensation Other Public Company Directorships: None Mr. Xiang joined Veritone, an Artificial Intelligence platform company, as Vice President of Strategy and Operations, in February 2021.
2021-10-08	Includes 1,358 shares of restricted stock that has not vested as of October 4, 2021.
2022-07-25	Ben Xiang Independent Director Age 37 Director of ePlus since 2019 Committees: Audit Compensation Other Public Company Directorships: None Mr. Xiang currently serves as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy at Veritone, an Enterprise AI company. Mr. Xiang joined Veritone in February 2021. Along with leading Veritone’s corporate development and venture activities, Mr. Xiang drives strategy and growth. Prior to that, Mr. Xiang served as interim Chief Information Officer of Sunwest Bank from August 2019 – December 2019. Beginning in 2015 and through the present, he has served in a consulting role through Crescent Group, where his contributions included advising start-ups and established companies in digital transformation and growth. From 2012 through 2019, Mr. Xiang held multiple roles with Ingram Micro, the world’s largest IT distributor, as Ingram’s global executive for the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Mixed-Reality business as well as roles in strategy and corporate development. He has extensive experience in cross-border M&A, post-merger integrations, and business operations. Prior to joining Ingram, Mr. Xiang was Managing Director of Fortress Consulting, a management consulting firm supporting Fortune 500 companies in the US, Europe, and China. In 2009, he joined the CITIC Group as Director focusing on investments in technology and media. Prior to that, Mr. Xiang worked for Sony BMG in the areas of digital strategy and transformation. Mr. Xiang has extensive experience throughout Asia Pacific and North America and holds a degree in Finance and Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
2023-07-25	Ben Xiang Independent Director Age 38 Director of ePlus since 2019 Committees: Audit Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chair) Other Public Company Directorships: None The below table sets forth the compensation for the members of the Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. The tables below show compensation for all directors except for Mr. Marron, whose compensation is in the Summary Compensation Table. Name Fees Earned or Paid in Cash (1) Stock Awards (2)(3) Option Awards All Other Compensation Total Ben Xiang $ 86,250 $ 83,414 $ - $ - $ 169,664
2024-07-23	Ben Xiang Independent Director Age 39 Director of ePlus since 2019 Committees: Audit Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chair) Other Public Company Directorships: None The below table sets forth the compensation for the members of the Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. The tables below show compensation for all directors except for Mr. Marron, whose compensation is in the Summary Compensation Table. Name Fees Earned or Paid in Cash Stock Awards Option Awards All Other Compensation Total Ben Xiang $86,250 $86,240 - - $172,490