PAUL J. BROWN - Corporate Board Profile

H&R BLOCK INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2011-08-02	Paul J. Brown Age 44 Mr. Brown is President, Brands and Commercial Services for Hilton Worldwide. He joined Hilton Worldwide in his current position in 2008. Prior to that, he was with Expedia Inc. for four years, most recently serving as President, Expedia North America and Expedia Inc. Partner Services Group. From 2001 through 2005, Mr. Brown was a Partner with McKinsey & Co. in their London and Atlanta offices. Earlier in his career, he was Senior Vice President of Brand Services for Intercontinental Hotels Group, a Manager with the Boston Consulting Group, Inc. and a Senior Consultant with Andersen Consulting. Education Mr. Brown received a Bachelors Degree in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1989 and earned a Masters of Business Administration Degree from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University in 1994. Other Boards and Appointments Mr. Brown is also a Director of Borders Group, Inc., where he is a member of the Audit Committee. Director Qualifications Mr. Brown brings to the Board significant operations, financial management and brand management experience.
2012-07-31	Paul J. Brown Director since 2011 Age 45 Committees: 1 Governance and Nominating DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE Paul J. Brown $56,750 $121,569 - $5,000 $183,319
2013-07-29	Paul J. Brown Director since 2011 Age 46 Committees: Governance and Nominating Mr. Brown has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Arbys Restaurant Group, Inc., the second largest quick-service sandwich chain in the U.S., since May 2013. He served as President, Brands and Commercial Services for Hilton Worldwide, a global hospitality company, from 2008 to April 2013. Prior to that, he was with Expedia Inc., an online travel company, for four years, most recently serving as President, Expedia North America and Expedia Inc. Partner Services Group. From 2001 through 2005, Mr. Brown was a Partner with McKinsey & Co. in their London and Atlanta offices. Earlier in his career, he was Senior Vice President of Brand Services for Intercontinental Hotels Group, a Manager with the Boston Consulting Group, Inc., and a Senior Consultant with Andersen Consulting. Mr. Brown received a Bachelors degree in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University. Mr. Brown was previously a director of Borders Group, Inc. from 2009 until 2011, where he was a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Brown also serves as a member of the Georgia Institute of Technologys Advisory Board. Mr. Brown brings to the Board significant executive leadership, operations, financial management, e-commerce, brand management, and enterprise risk management experience. Director Compensation Table Paul J. Brown Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($): $81,000 Stock Awards ($): $127,164 All Other Compensation ($): $5,000 Total: $213,164
2014-07-28	Paul J. Brown Director since 2011 Age 47 Committees: Governance and Nominating Mr. Brown has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Arbys Restaurant Group, Inc., the second largest quick-service sandwich chain in the U.S., since May 2013... The following table sets forth total director compensation for non-employee directors for fiscal year 2014. Paul J. Brown Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $75,500 Stock Awards: $133,248 All Other Compensation: $5,000 Total: $213,748
2015-07-28	Paul J. Brown Director since 2011 Age 48 Committees: Governance and Nominating ...Mr. Brown brings to the Board significant executive leadership, operations, financial management, e-commerce, brand management, and enterprise risk management experience. ...DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE Paul J. Brown $75,500 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $133,248 Stock Awards $5,000 All Other Compensation $213,748 Total
2016-07-26	Paul J. Brown Director since 2011 Age 49 Committees: Governance and Nominating Mr. Brown has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Arbys Restaurant Group, Inc.... DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE Paul J. Brown $87,750 $148,417 $5,000 $241,167
2017-08-02	Paul J. Brown Director since 2011 Age 50 Committees: Governance and Nominating (Chair) Mr. Brown has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc., a privately held company and the second largest quick-service sandwich chain in the U.S., since May 2013. Director Compensation Table Paul J. Brown $237,406 total compensation.
2018-08-01	Paul J. Brown Director since 2011 Age 51 Committees: Governance and Nominating (Chair) ...The following table sets forth total director compensation for non-employee directors for fiscal year 2018. Paul J. Brown $262,472 ...The Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying, screening, and recommending candidates for Board membership to the entire Board. The Governance and Nominating Committee works with the Board to determine the appropriate characteristics, skills, and experience for the Board as a whole and its individual members.
2019-07-31	Paul J. Brown Director Since: 2011 Age: 52 Committee Memberships: Governance and Nominating (Chair)
2020-07-31	Paul J. Brown Director Since: 2011 Age: 53 Committee Memberships: Governance and Nominating (Chair) Experience: Mr. Brown has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Inspire Brands, Inc., a privately held multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 8,400 Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, SONIC Drive-In, and Rusty Taco locations worldwide, since February 2018. Prior to his current position, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (a privately held company) from May 2013 until February 2018. He served as President, Brands and Commercial Services for Hilton Worldwide, a global hospitality company, from 2008 to April 2013. Prior to that, he was with Expedia Inc., for four years, most recently serving as President, Expedia North America and Expedia Inc. Partner Services Group. From 2001 through 2005, Mr. Brown was a Partner with McKinsey & Co. in their London and Atlanta offices. Earlier in his career, he was Senior Vice President of Brand Services for Intercontinental Hotels Group, a Manager with the Boston Consulting Group, Inc., and a Senior Consultant with Andersen Consulting. Mr. Brown received a Bachelors degree in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Other Boards and Appointments: Mr. Brown is a member of the board of directors of J. C. Penney Company, Inc., a publicly held department store chain, and FOCUS Brands, Inc., a privately held restaurant company. Mr. Brown previously served on the board of Lindblad Expedition Holdings, Inc. from July 2015 until October 2017. He also serves on the boards of the Georgia Tech Foundation, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Brand USA, and The Woodruff Arts Center. Director Qualifications: Mr. Brown brings to the Board significant executive leadership, operations, financial management, e-commerce, brand management, and enterprise risk management experience. Total Compensation: $260,852