Joan Amble
Booz Allen Hamilton HoldingAbout Joan Amble
Joan Lordi C. Amble, age 72, has served as an independent director of Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation since 2012. A seasoned finance executive (American Express EVP Finance/Corporate Comptroller; GE Capital Markets COO/CFO), she brings deep expertise in financial reporting, controls, and global operations; she is designated an “audit committee financial expert.” She currently serves on the Audit Committee of BAH .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Company | EVP, Finance | May 2011–Dec 2011 | Senior finance leadership |
| American Express Company | EVP & Corporate Comptroller | Dec 2003–May 2011 | Oversaw reporting, controls |
| GE Capital Markets | COO & CFO | Prior to 2003 | Securitizations, debt placement/syndication, structured equity |
| GE Capital & GE Financial Services | VP & Controller | 1994–Mar 2003 | Enterprise finance; controls |
| JCA Consulting, LLC | President | Current | Advisory capacity |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) | Director | Since Aug 2022 | Public company board experience |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SIX: ZURN) | Director | Since Apr 2015 | Global insurance governance |
| BuzzFeed, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZFD) | Director; Audit Committee Chair | Aug 2021–May 2023 | Led audit oversight |
| Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) | Director | 2008–Jun 2021 | Public co. board tenure |
| BuzzFeed, Inc. | Independent Advisor | Jun 2023–Dec 2023 | Advisory |
| Société Générale S.A. | Independent Advisor | Oct 2016–Jun 2022 | Advisory |
| PCAOB Standing Advisory Group | Member | 2014–2020 | Standard-setting input |
Board Governance
- Independence: Determined independent under NYSE and BAH guidelines .
- Committee assignments: Audit Committee member (Audit Committee is fully independent; met 4 times in FY25) .
- “Audit Committee financial expert”: Board designated Ms. Amble as an audit committee financial expert .
- Attendance and engagement: Board held seven meetings in FY25; overall director attendance was 95%; all incumbent directors attended ≥75% and attended the 2024 Annual Meeting .
- Executive sessions: Board holds regular executive sessions of non‑management directors .
- Board composition/independence: 12 of 13 directors independent; all key committees 100% independent .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | FY25 Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board Retainer (cash or stock election) | $120,000 | Standard director retainer |
| Annual Equity Award (restricted stock) | $225,000 | Granted Aug 1, 2024 under 2023 Equity Incentive Plan |
| FY25 Total Director Compensation | $345,081 | Fees earned $120,000; stock awards $225,081 |
| Shares Granted (FY25) | 2,414 | Restricted stock (equity grant + elected retainer) at $142.95 close on Aug 1, 2024 |
Notes:
- Directors may elect cash retainers in stock; Ms. Amble elected stock for her annual retainer .
- No per‑meeting fees; committee chair premiums only (Amble not a chair) .
Performance Compensation
Directors’ equity awards are time‑based and not tied to performance metrics; annual director grants vest 50% on January 31 and 50% on July 31 following grant. For Amble’s Aug 1, 2024 grant, 1,207 shares vested Jan 31, 2025 and 1,207 vest July 31, 2025 .
| Award | Grant Date | Vesting Dates | Shares per Vest | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual director restricted stock | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025; Jul 31, 2025 | 1,207; 1,207 | Time‑based; standard director schedule |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Industry Link to BAH | Potential Interlock/Conflict Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spire Global (SPIR) | Space/satellite data; possible government adjacency | No related person transactions disclosed with Amble at BAH |
| Zurich Insurance Group (ZURN) | Insurance | No related person transactions disclosed with Amble at BAH |
| BuzzFeed (BZFD), Sirius XM (SIRI) | Media/technology | Past roles; no BAH related‑party ties disclosed |
BAH policies require Audit Committee approval for related person transactions over $120,000; none disclosed involving Ms. Amble in FY25 .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Finance, accounting, compliance, controls, and global operations; audit committee leadership experience .
- Audit committee financial expert designation .
- Government contracting understanding; strategic and financial planning skills .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (May 16, 2025) | 56,860 shares | <1% of Class A outstanding |
| Unvested restricted stock (FY25) | 1,207 shares | Vest on Jul 31, 2025 |
| Director stock ownership guideline | 5x annual retainer | Achieve within 5 years; directors with ≥5 years exceed (Amble qualifies) |
| Hedging/pledging | Prohibited | Short sales, derivatives, margin accounts, pledging prohibited |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent, audit financial expert; extensive large‑cap finance background; strong board‑wide attendance culture; equity ownership alignment; no hedging/pledging permitted; related‑party controls via Audit Committee .
- Compensation alignment: Director pay mix balanced between fixed cash retainer and time‑based equity; Amble elected stock for retainer, increasing alignment .
- Workload/commitments: Multiple external boards (Spire, Zurich) plus advisory roles; BAH maintains a policy on public company board service to ensure directors can devote sufficient time . Monitor aggregate time commitments as a standard governance practice.
- RED FLAGS: None disclosed specific to Amble—no related‑party transactions, no attendance shortfalls, no pledging/hedging, no chair fee or consultant conflicts tied to her role .
Overall, Amble’s profile supports investor confidence in audit oversight and financial reporting rigor at BAH, with clear ownership alignment and independence safeguards in place .