CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY

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AMERICAN EXPRESS CO

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2018-03-19 Ambassador Barshefsky is a partner at the law firm of WilmerHale...American Express Committees: Innovation and Technology (Chair), Public Responsibility, Risk...2017 compensation of non-management directors: Charlene Barshefsky total $357,082.
2019-03-15 Charlene Barshefsky, 68 Senior International Partner, WilmerHale Director since 2001 Independent Age 68 American Express Committees Innovation and Technology (Chair) Public Responsibility Risk 2018 compensation: $420,003
2020-03-24 Charlene Barshefsky Director Age 69 Audit and Compliance Committee member 2019 compensation total $425,047
2021-03-19 Charlene Barshefsky Former Senior International Partner, WilmerHale Director since 2001 Independent Age 70 Committee Membership(s) Risk
2022-03-18 Charlene Barshefsky Director since 2001 | Independent | Age 71 Committee: Risk ... 2021 compensation of non-management directors ... Charlene Barshefsky ... Total $440,666

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC

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2020-09-24 Ambassador Barshefsky is Senior International Partner at the law firm of WilmerHale in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the law firm in 2001, she was the United States Trade Representative from 1997 to 2001, and Deputy United States Trade Representative and Acting United States Trade Representative from 1993 to 1996.
2023-09-28 Ambassador Barshefsky is Chair of Parkside Global Advisors, an international consulting company. Until March 2021, she was Senior International Partner at WilmerHale, a multinational law firm based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the law firm in 2001, she was the United States Trade Representative from 1997 to 2001, and Deputy United States Trade Representative and Acting United States Trade Representative from 1993 to 1996.
2024-09-19 Ambassador Barshefsky is Chair of Parkside Global Advisors, a consulting firm. Until March 2021, she was Senior International Partner at WilmerHale, a multinational law firm based in Washington, D.C.

Stagwell Inc

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2019-04-30 Ambassador Barshefsky has been a member of the MDC Partners board of directors since her appointment on April 8, 2019 and she is currently a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Ambassador Barshefsky was appointed to the Board on April 8, 2019 and was not paid any compensation in 2018.
2020-05-26 Charlene Barshefsky Age 69 Director since: April 8, 2019 Committees: Audit Committee Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Public Directorships: American Express Company Estee Lauder Companies Charlene Barshefsky is Senior International Partner at WilmerHale, a multinational law firm based in Washington, D.C., a position she has held since 2001. Ambassador Barshefsky advises multinational corporations on their market access, regulatory, investment and acquisition strategies in major markets across the globe. Prior to joining WilmerHale, Ambassador Barshefsky was the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and a member of President Clinton’s Cabinet from 1997 to 2001, and Acting and Deputy USTR from 1993 to 1996. As the USTR, she served as chief trade negotiator and principal trade policymaker for the United States and, in both roles, negotiated complex market access, regulatory and investment agreements with virtually every major country in the world. She serves on the boards of directors of the American Express Company and the Estee Lauder Companies and is a member of the board of trustees of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Qualifications Ambassador Barshefsky’s distinguished record as a policymaker and negotiator, ability to assess regulatory risks, as well as exceptional Board director experience are key qualifications for the Board. Ambassador Barshefsky resides in Washington, D.C. Ambassador Barshefsky was nominated by Stagwell Agency Holdings LLC pursuant to its rights as the purchaser of the Class A Subordinate Voting Shares and Series 6 Convertible Preference Shares. Director Compensation for Fiscal Year 2019 Charlene Barshefsky 134,500 Ms. Barshefsky was appointed to the Board on April 8, 2019 and thus received a prorated annual cash retainer. Ms. Barshefsky received a one-time cash award of $50,000 rather than $100,000.
2021-05-10 Charlene Barshefsky is Chair of Parkside Global Advisors, a position she has held since April 2021. Prior to this, she was a Senior International Partner at WilmerHale, a multinational law firm based in Washington, D.C., from 2001 through March 2021. At WilmerHale, Ambassador Barshefsky advised multinational corporations on their market access, regulatory, investment and acquisition strategies in major markets across the globe. Prior to joining WilmerHale, Ambassador Barshefsky was the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and a member of President Clinton’s Cabinet from 1997 to 2001 and Acting and Deputy USTR from 1993 to 1996. As the USTR, she served as chief trade negotiator and principal trade policymaker for the United States and, in both roles, negotiated complex market access, regulatory and investment agreements with virtually every major country in the world. She serves on the boards of directors of the American Express Company and the Estee Lauder Companies and is a member of the board of trustees of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ambassador Barshefsky served on the boards of directors of Intel Corporation from 2004 to 2018 and Starwood Hotels & Resorts from 2004 to 2016. The following table sets forth the compensation paid to our non-management directors for fiscal year 2020: Charlene Barshefsky 175,000
2022-05-02 Ambassador Barshefsky is a member of our Board of Directors. She previously served as a member of MDC’s Board of Directors since April 8, 2019. Ambassador Barshefsky is Chair of Parkside Global Advisors, a position she has held since April 2021. Prior to this, she was a Senior International Partner at WilmerHale, a multinational law firm based in Washington, D.C., from 2001 through March 2021. At WilmerHale, Ambassador Barshefsky advised multinational corporations on their market access, regulatory, investment and acquisition strategies in major markets across the globe. Prior to joining WilmerHale, Ambassador Barshefsky was the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) and a member of President Clinton’s Cabinet from 1997 to 2001 and Acting and Deputy USTR from 1993 to 1996. As the USTR, she served as chief trade negotiator and principal trade policymaker for the United States and, in both roles, negotiated complex market access, regulatory and investment agreements with virtually every major country in the world. She serves on the boards of directors of the American Express Company and the Estee Lauder Companies and is a member of the board of trustees of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ambassador Barshefsky served on the boards of directors of Intel Corporation from 2004 to 2018 and Starwood Hotels & Resorts from 2004 to 2016.
2023-05-01 Ambassador Barshefsky is a member of our Board of Directors. She previously served as a member of MDC’s Board of Directors since April 8, 2019. Ambassador Barshefsky is Chair of Parkside Global Advisors, a position she has held since April 2021. Prior to this, she was a Senior International Partner at WilmerHale, a multinational law firm based in Washington, D.C., from 2001 through March 2021. At WilmerHale, Ambassador Barshefsky advised multinational corporations on their market access, regulatory, investment and acquisition strategies in major markets across the globe. Prior to joining WilmerHale, Ambassador Barshefsky was the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) and a member of President Clinton’s Cabinet from 1997 to 2001 and Acting and Deputy USTR from 1993 to 1996. As the USTR, she served as chief trade negotiator and principal trade policymaker for the United States and, in both roles, negotiated complex market access, regulatory and investment agreements with virtually every major country in the world. She serves on the boards of directors of the Estee Lauder Companies and the American Express Company, with her term expiring May 2, 2023, and is a member of the board of trustees of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ambassador Barshefsky served on the boards of directors of Intel Corporation from 2004 to 2018 and Starwood Hotels & Resorts from 2004 to 2016.
2024-04-29 Ambassador Barshefsky is a member of our Board. She previously served as a member of MDC’s Board of Directors since April 8, 2019. Ambassador Barshefsky is Chair of Parkside Global Advisors, a position she has held since April 2021. Prior to this, she was a Senior International Partner at WilmerHale, a multinational law firm based in Washington, D.C., from 2001 through March 2021. At WilmerHale, Ambassador Barshefsky advised multinational corporations on their market access, regulatory, investment and acquisition strategies in major markets across the globe. Prior to joining WilmerHale, Ambassador Barshefsky was the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) and a member of President Clinton’s Cabinet from 1997 to 2001 and Acting and Deputy USTR from 1993 to 1996. As the USTR, she served as chief trade negotiator and principal trade policymaker for the United States and, in both roles, negotiated complex market access, regulatory and investment agreements with virtually every major country in the world. She serves on the board of directors of the Estee Lauder Companies and is a member of the board of trustees of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ambassador Barshefsky served on the boards of directors of the American Express Company from 2001 to 2023, Intel Corporation from 2004 to 2018 and Starwood Hotels & Resorts from 2004 to 2016.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-12-06