Glynis A. Bryan
AMERIPRISE FINANCIALAbout Glynis A. Bryan
Glynis A. Bryan (age 66) joined the Ameriprise Financial (AMP) Board effective March 1, 2025, and is an independent director designated as an Audit Committee Financial Expert. She serves as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. Bryan is the former Chief Financial Officer of Insight Enterprises (2007–2024) with prior CFO roles at Swift Transportation, APL Logistics, and Ryder Transportation Services; she holds an MBA from Florida International University and a BA in Psychology from York University .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight Enterprises, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | 2007–2024 | Led public company finance operations and controls |
| Swift Transportation Co. | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | 2005–2007 | Public company finance and operational oversight |
| APL Logistics | Chief Financial Officer | 2001–2005 | Finance leadership for global logistics |
| Ryder Transportation Services (unit of Ryder System) | SVP & CFO (largest business unit) | Not disclosed | Large P&L financial leadership |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle West Capital Corporation | Director | 2020–present | Not disclosed in AMP proxy |
| Wesco International, Inc. | Director | 2023–present | Not disclosed in AMP proxy |
| Pentair plc | Board Member | 2013–2023 | Former board member |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley | Board Member; Audit & Executive Committees; Board Chair | 2007–2024; Chair 2020–2022 | Nonprofit oversight, audit and executive committees |
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board determined all directors other than the CEO are independent; only independent directors serve on the Audit and Risk, Compensation and Benefits, and Nominating and Governance Committees .
- Committee assignments: Audit & Risk Committee member; designated Audit Committee Financial Expert; joined the committee March 1, 2025 .
- Years of service: Director since 2025 .
- Attendance: In 2024 the Board met six times and all current director nominees attended all Board and committee meetings on which they served; Bryan joined in 2025 (no 2024 attendance applicable) .
- Overboarding and audit committee limits: AMP policy caps public company boards at four, and Audit & Risk Committee memberships at three; Bryan currently sits on three public company boards including AMP, within policy .
- Shareholder engagement context: AMP conducted broad outreach in 2024; 2024 say‑on‑pay support was ~89% .
| Committee | Role | Financial Expert | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit & Risk | Member | Yes | Mar 1, 2025 |
Fixed Compensation
Director pay structure (outside directors only; no meeting fees):
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cash Retainer | $110,000 | 2024 program |
| Committee Member Retainer (Audit & Risk) | $15,000 | 2024 program |
| Committee Member Retainer (Compensation & Benefits) | $10,000 | 2024 program |
| Committee Member Retainer (Nominating & Governance) | $10,000 | 2024 program |
| Committee Chair Retainer (Audit & Risk) | $30,000 (=$45k total incl. member fee) | 2024 program |
| Committee Chair Retainer (Compensation & Benefits) | $20,000 (=$30k total) | 2024 program |
| Committee Chair Retainer (Nominating & Governance) | $20,000 (=$30k total) | 2024 program |
| Presiding Director Retainer | $50,000 | 2024 program |
| Annual Equity Retainer (DSUs) | $190,000 | 2024 program |
| Annual Equity Retainer (DSUs) | $210,000 | Increased effective at 2025 Annual Meeting |
Policies: Directors must reach equity holdings of 5x annual cash retainer within five years; hedging and pledging AMP stock are prohibited .
Performance Compensation
AMP does not grant performance-based equity to outside directors; equity is delivered as Deferred Share Units (DSUs). Key DSU terms:
- Annual DSU grant equal to the equity retainer; first-term directors with <1 year service receive a pro‑rated grant .
- DSUs accrue dividend equivalents and are distributed in shares after end of service; elective deferrals of cash retainers permitted into DSUs or a cash account .
- Change-in-control: director DSU accounts distribute immediately in shares; elective deferrals in cash or shares distributed per plan terms .
No director-specific performance metrics or bonuses are disclosed for Bryan (outside directors are not eligible for executive incentive plans) .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current public boards | Pinnacle West Capital (2020–present); Wesco International (2023–present); AMP (2025–present) |
| Compensation committee interlocks (AMP) | None; no member is a current/former AMP officer or an executive of a company where an AMP executive serves as a director |
| Related-party/transactions | AMP discloses a related-person transaction policy and ordinary-course relationships with significant shareholders (e.g., BlackRock, Vanguard); no Bryan-specific related-person transactions are disclosed in the proxy |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Former CFO for large multinationals; deep public company financial operations and controls experience .
- Risk management, business and strategic planning, M&A, and digital transformation expertise .
- Public company board experience; designated Audit Committee Financial Expert under SEC rules .
- Education: MBA (Florida International University); BA Psychology (York University) .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shares owned (beneficial) | 200 | As of Mar 3, 2025 |
| DSUs/RSUs | — | None reported as of Mar 3, 2025 |
| Total beneficial + DSUs/RSUs | 200 | As of Mar 3, 2025 |
| Ownership as % of class | <1% | “* Less than 1%” per proxy |
| Dollar value of AMP common + DSUs held | $106,384 | Valued at $531.92 (Mar 3, 2025 close) |
| Pledged shares | None | AMP states no pledges by directors/executives; pledging prohibited |
| Ownership guideline | 5x annual cash retainer within 5 years | Director guideline and compliance timing |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths/signals: Bryan’s appointment through the Board’s succession process adds a seasoned CFO with audit-committee financial expert status to the Audit & Risk Committee, enhancing financial reporting, risk oversight, and cyber/privacy oversight capabilities . Her independence and multiple current public board roles remain within AMP’s overboarding policy, supporting capacity to engage effectively .
- Alignment: Director pay is equity-heavy via DSUs, with strong ownership guidelines (5x retainer) and prohibitions on hedging/pledging; her disclosed AMP equity value ($106k) indicates early-stage alignment given March 2025 appointment and standard five-year accumulation window .
- Shareholder context: Solid 2024 say‑on‑pay support (~89%) and year‑round shareholder engagement reflect constructive governance dynamics and responsiveness to investor feedback, which reduces broader governance risk .
- RED FLAGS monitoring: No disclosed related‑party transactions involving Bryan; AMP’s policy framework (clawbacks, no hedging/pledging, majority independent board and committees, proxy access, majority voting) mitigates conflict and alignment risks. Continue to monitor total board commitments and any future committee expansions at Bryan’s other companies relative to AMP’s audit committee limit (≤3) .