Mr. Michael J. Thawley most recently served as Vice Chairman of Capital Group International, part of Capital Group Companies, which is a fund management company with over $2 trillion under active management, having retired from that position on August 31, 2022. He continued to serve as Vice Chairman of Capital International Fund until his retirement from that position in June 2023. He previously held several senior positions in the Australian government, including Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from 2014 through 2016. He served as Australia s ambassador to the United States from 2000 to 2005. Mr. Thawley entered the Australian foreign service in 1972 and served at embassies throughout the world. Mr. Thawley was born in London and was educated at Australian National University and Surrey University. He was appointed an officer in the Order of Australia in 2006 for services advancing Australia s strategic and economic interests. He has served on the Board since September 2022 and serves on the Audit Committee. Mr. Thawley was elected to the Board of Directors of Torrens University in December 2023, and in February 2025, he was appointed Chancellor of Torrens University. The Nominating Committee believes that based on his experience at high levels of government, his experience with financial management and general management, his understanding of the perspectives of institutional investors, his business acumen, and his familiarity with the Australian political system, Mr. Thawley should serve as a director of the Company.