DAVID M. THOMAS

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INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.

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2008-04-18 David M. Thomas retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. in March 2006... Mr. Thomas has been a director of Interpublic since October 2004. Age 59.
2009-04-30 David M. Thomas retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. in March 2006... Mr. Thomas has been a director of Interpublic since October 2004. Age 60.
2010-04-19 David M. Thomas retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. ... Mr. Thomas has been a director of Interpublic since October 2004. Age 61. ... The table below provides 2009 membership information for each of the Board Committees. ... David M. Thomas Chair of Audit Committee, member of Compensation and Leadership Talent Committee. ... The following table shows the compensation paid to Non-Management Directors for 2009. ... David M. Thomas Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $92,500, Stock Awards $80,000, Total $192,500.
2011-04-20 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. ("IMS") in March 2006, after serving in that position since January 2005. From November 2000 until January 2005, Mr. Thomas served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Prior to joining IMS, Mr. Thomas was Senior Vice President and Group Executive of IBM from January 1998 to July 2000. Mr. Thomas also serves on the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Investments. Qualifications: Mr. Thomas' experience as a Chief Executive Officer and overall management experience at premiere global technology companies provides a vital perspective for the Board as it addresses the rapidly changing and growing landscape in advertising and marketing. Mr. Thomas also provides the Board with a great deal of insight and perspective in the healthcare advertising field having served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Director Compensation Table: David M. Thomas Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $107,500, Stock Awards: $80,000, All Other Compensation: $19,950, Total: $207,450.
2012-04-12 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. ("IMS") in March 2006, after serving in that position since January 2005. From November 2000 until January 2005, Mr. Thomas served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Prior to joining IMS, Mr. Thomas was Senior Vice President and Group Executive of IBM from January 1998 to July 2000. Mr. Thomas also serves on the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Investments. Qualifications: Mr. Thomas' experience as a Chief Executive Officer and overall management experience at premiere global technology companies provides a vital perspective for the Board as it addresses the rapidly changing and growing landscape in advertising and marketing. Mr. Thomas also provides the Board with a great deal of insight and perspective in the healthcare advertising field having served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Annual compensation: $240,000.
2013-04-12 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. in March 2006. Qualifications: Mr. Thomas' experience as a Chief Executive Officer and overall management experience at premier global technology companies provides a vital perspective for the Board. Interpublic Committees: Audit, Corporate Governance (Chair), Executive. Non-Management Director Compensation Table: $220,000. Effective April 1, 2013, Mr. Thomas was elected to serve as the Presiding Director.
2014-04-11 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. (IMS) in March 2006, after serving in that position since January 2005. From November 2000 until January 2005, Mr. Thomas served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Prior to joining IMS, Mr. Thomas was Senior Vice President and Group Executive of IBM from January 1998 to July 2000. Mr. Thomas also serves on the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Investments. Qualifications: Mr. Thomas’ experience as a Chief Executive Officer and overall management experience at premier global technology companies provides a vital perspective for the Board as it addresses the rapidly changing and growing landscape in advertising and marketing. Such leadership experience is also vital in his role as Presiding Director. Mr. Thomas also provides the Board with a great deal of insight and perspective in the healthcare advertising field having served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS.
2015-04-10 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. (IMS), a healthcare information, services and technology company, in March 2006, after serving in that position since January 2005. From November 2000 until January 2005, Mr. Thomas served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Prior to joining IMS, Mr. Thomas was Senior Vice President and Group Executive of IBM from January 1998 to July 2000. Mr. Thomas also serves on the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Investments. Qualifications: Mr. Thomas’ experience as a Chief Executive Officer and overall management experience at premier global technology companies provides a vital perspective for the Board as it addresses the rapidly changing and growing landscape in advertising and marketing. Such leadership experience is also vital in his role as Presiding Director. Mr. Thomas also provides the Board with a great deal of insight and perspective in the healthcare advertising field having served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Director Summary Compensation Table: David M. Thomas received total compensation of $310,000 in 2014.
2016-04-08 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. (“IMS”), a healthcare information, services and technology company, in March 2006, after serving in that position since January 2005.From November 2000 until January 2005, Mr. Thomas served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Prior to joining IMS, Mr. Thomas was Senior Vice President and Group Executive of IBM from January 1998 to July 2000. Mr. Thomas also serves on the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Investments. Qualifications: Mr. Thomas’ experience as a Chief Executive Officer and overall management experience at premier global technology companies provides a vital perspective for the Board as it addresses the rapidly changing and growing landscape in advertising and marketing. Such leadership experience is also vital in his role as Presiding Director. Mr. Thomas also provides the Board with a great deal of insight and perspective in the healthcare advertising field having served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Director Summary Compensation Table: David M. Thomas received $314,166 in total compensation in 2015.
2017-04-13 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. (“IMS”), a healthcare information, services and technology company, in March 2006, after serving in that position since January 2005. From November 2000 until January 2005, Mr. Thomas served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Prior to joining IMS, Mr. Thomas was Senior Vice President and Group Executive of IBM from January 1998 to July 2000. Mr. Thomas also serves on the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Investments. Qualifications: Mr. Thomas’ experience as a Chief Executive Officer and overall management experience at premier global technology companies provides a vital perspective for the Board as it addresses the rapidly changing and growing landscape in advertising and marketing. Such leadership experience is also vital in his role as Presiding Director. Mr. Thomas also provides the Board with a great deal of insight and perspective in the healthcare advertising field having served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Non-Management Director Compensation: David M. Thomas received total compensation of $405,000 in 2016.
2018-04-11 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. ("IMS"), a healthcare information, services and technology company, in March 2006, after serving in that position since January 2005. From November 2000 until January 2005, Mr. Thomas served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Prior to joining IMS, Mr. Thomas was Senior Vice President and Group Executive of IBM from January 1998 to July 2000. Mr. Thomas also serves on the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Investments. Interpublic Committees: Compensation and Leadership Talent, Corporate Governance, Executive. Director Summary Compensation Table: David M. Thomas total compensation $395,000.
2019-04-12 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. (“IMS”), a healthcare information, services and technology company, in March 2006, after serving in that position since January 2005. From November 2000 until January 2005, Mr. Thomas served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Prior to joining IMS, Mr. Thomas was Senior Vice President and Group Executive of IBM from January 1998 to July 2000. Mr. Thomas also serves on the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Investments. Qualifications: Mr. Thomas’ experience as a Chief Executive Officer and overall management experience at premier global technology companies provides a vital perspective for the Board as it addresses the rapidly changing and growing landscape in advertising and marketing. Such leadership experience is also vital in his role as Presiding Director. Mr. Thomas also provides the Board with a great deal of insight and perspective in the healthcare advertising field having served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Non-Management Director Compensation: David M. Thomas received total compensation of $395,000 in 2018.
2020-04-09 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc., a healthcare information, services and technology company, in March 2006, after serving in that position since January 2005. Director Summary Compensation Table: David M. Thomas Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 175,000, Stock Awards ($) 200,000, All Other Compensation ($) 20,000, Total ($) 395,000.
2021-04-16 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. The following table shows the compensation paid to Non-Management Directors for 2020. David M. Thomas: Total $397,500.
2022-04-14 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. (“IMS”), a healthcare information, services and technology company, in March 2006, after serving in that position since January 2005. From November 2000 until January 2005, Mr. Thomas served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Prior to joining IMS, Mr. Thomas was Senior Vice President and Group Executive of IBM from January 1998 to July 2000. Mr. Thomas also serves on the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Investments. Qualifications: Mr. Thomas’ experience as a Chief Executive Officer and overall management experience at premier global technology companies provides a vital perspective for the Board as it addresses the rapidly changing and growing landscape in advertising and marketing. Such leadership experience is also vital in his new role as Chairman of the Board, a role he assumed on January 1, 2022. Mr. Thomas also provides the Board with a great deal of insight and perspective in the healthcare advertising field having served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Non-Management Director Compensation: David M. Thomas received total compensation of $420,000 in 2021.
2023-04-14 DAVID M. THOMAS retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc. (“IMS”), a healthcare information, services and technology company, in March 2006, after serving in that position since January 2005. From November 2000 until January 2005, Mr. Thomas served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS. Prior to joining IMS, Mr. Thomas was Senior Vice President and Group Executive of IBM from January 1998 to July 2000. Mr. Thomas also serves on the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Investments.
2024-04-12 Mr. Thomas retired as executive chairman of IMS Health Inc., a healthcare information, services and technology company.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01