Management ChangeMay 18, 2026, 04:23 PM
Viavi Solutions Appoints Joanne Solomon as Audit Committee Chair
AI Summary
Viavi Solutions Inc. announced a rotation of its Audit Committee chairpersons and a new appointment to its Corporate Development Committee. Effective May 12, 2026, Joanne Solomon was appointed as the new Audit Committee Chair, succeeding Donald Colvin, who will continue to serve on the Board and Audit Committee. This change was part of board refreshment and succession planning. Additionally, Doug Gilstrap was appointed to the Corporate Development Committee.
Key Highlights
- Viavi Solutions appointed Joanne Solomon as Audit Committee Chair, effective May 12, 2026.
- Donald Colvin stepped down as Audit Committee Chair but will remain an independent member of the Board and Audit Committee.
- Ms. Solomon has served on the Board and Audit Committee since February 2022 and is an "audit committee financial expert."
- The change was part of board refreshment and succession planning, not due to disagreements.
- Doug Gilstrap was appointed to the Corporate Development Committee, effective May 12, 2026.
- Mr. Gilstrap joined the Board in November 2022 and also serves on the Compensation Committee.
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