Ms. Whalen is an accomplished financial executive and business leader with deep experience in the retail, technology and hospitality sectors. Ms. Whalen brings to the Board extensive expertise in managing complex financial organizations and driving profitability as a global public company CFO, which will strengthen the Board s finance and audit capabilities, as well as how the Board addresses changing global markets and delivers winning business strategies. Her public company board experience, including as Chair of the Audit Committee at Expedia, brings deep knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and strategic planning to the Board. Career Highlights Expedia Group, Inc. , a global travel company Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2022-2025) Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2012-2022) Held various senior financial management positions, including Corporate Controller and Treasurer (2001-2012) Education B.S., Accounting, Pepperdine University Juris Doctor, Pepperdine University Other Directorships Current None Other Directorships Past 5 Years Expedia Group, Inc. (2019-2024) Key Skills Industry experience Global business operations Accounting / financial expertise Public company corporate governance M&A