Debra Perelman
About Debra G. Perelman
Debra G. Perelman (age 51) joined Beyond, Inc.’s Board in March 2025 as an independent director. She holds an A.B. from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, and previously served as CEO of Revlon (2018–2023), COO of Revlon (Jan–May 2018), and EVP of Strategy & New Business Development at MacAndrews & Forbes (2012–2018) . BYON’s March 17, 2025 8‑K confirms her appointment and states she will participate in the standard non‑employee director program and enter the company’s standard indemnification agreement .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revlon, Inc. | President & CEO | May 2018 – Aug 2023 | Led turnaround; Revlon filed for bankruptcy June 2022 and emerged May 2023 . |
| Revlon, Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | Jan 2018 – May 2018 | Operational leadership prior to CEO role . |
| Revlon, Inc. | Advisor | Aug 2023 – Sep 2023 | Advisory period post‑emergence . |
| MacAndrews & Forbes | EVP, Strategy & New Business Development | Jan 2012 – Jan 2018 | Technology investments, portfolio mgmt., corporate strategy . |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) | Director | Current | Audit Committee member . |
| Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH) | Director | Current | Nominating & Governance Committee member . |
| Stripes Beauty (L Catterton‑backed) | Executive Chair | Since May 2024 | Governance and strategic oversight . |
| InviNext Growth Partners | Managing Partner | Current | Fund investing in consumer growth companies . |
| Mastercard | Innovate Steering Committee | Current | Steering committee participation (not a board seat) . |
| Child Mind Institute | Co‑founder & Board Member | Current | Non‑profit governance . |
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board determined all current directors other than Executive Chairman Marcus A. Lemonis are independent under NYSE standards; Perelman is classified as independent .
- Committee assignments: As of the proxy record date, Perelman had no BYON committee memberships; committee chairs were William B. Nettles (Audit), Barclay F. Corbus (Compensation), and Joseph J. Tabacco, Jr. (Nominating & Corporate Governance) .
- Attendance and engagement: In 2024, the Board held 17 meetings; committees held 11 (Audit), 7 (Compensation), 6 (Nominating & Governance), and 2 (Technology). Each incumbent director attended at least 75% of meetings in 2024; non‑management members met regularly in executive session. Perelman joined in March 2025 (no 2024 attendance data) .
- Term: Nominees, including Perelman, stand for annual election with terms expiring at the 2026 annual meeting; the Board was declassified for annual elections effective 2025 .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer (non‑employee director) | $75,000 | Paid quarterly . |
| Audit Committee Chair additional retainer | $25,000 | Only applies if serving as Audit Chair (Perelman is not) . |
| Other committee chair/member fees | Not disclosed | No additional fees disclosed beyond Audit Chair . |
| Meeting fees | Not disclosed | Not specified in 2025 proxy . |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Award | Grant Date | Shares/Value | Vesting/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial RSU award (prorated) | March 14, 2024 | 5,301 RSUs | Granted upon appointment; represents prorated annual director RSU award . |
| Annual RSU award | At each annual meeting (beginning 2025) | ~$165,000 grant date value | Standard non‑employee director annual RSU award timing/value . |
Performance metrics: Director RSU grants are described as time‑based awards; no performance metrics tied to director compensation are disclosed in the proxy .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- Current public company boards: AMC Networks (Audit), Sally Beauty (Nominating & Governance) .
- Compensation committee interlocks: BYON discloses no compensation committee interlocks in 2024 .
- Shared directorships/interlocks with BYON competitors/suppliers/customers: None disclosed .
Expertise & Qualifications
- CEO experience at a public company, brand marketing and corporate finance expertise cited by BYON as reasons for her nomination .
- Additional skills reflected in BYON’s Board composition matrix include senior leadership, marketing/brand management, customer experience, finance/accounting, technology, information/cybersecurity, global business, strategic planning, ESG understanding, and business transformation .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Beneficially Owned | % Outstanding | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra G. Perelman | 5,301 | <1% | Includes 5,301 shares issuable under stock‑based awards within 60 days of the record date; outstanding shares were 55,220,939 . |
- Stock ownership guidelines: Non‑employee directors must own stock valued at 3x their annual cash compensation within 5 years; new directors must comply within 5 years of joining the Board. As of Dec 31, 2024, directors were in compliance or had additional time; Perelman, appointed in 2025, has five years from appointment to comply .
- Hedging/pledging: Insider trading policy prohibits short sales, hedging/monetization transactions, and trading in derivative securities; Company is not aware of any arrangements, including any pledges, that may result in a change in control .
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent director with prior public‑company CEO experience and active service on external audit and nom‑gov committees, enhancing oversight capacity and board effectiveness . Compensation structure emphasizes long‑term equity alignment via annual RSUs, with standard cash retainer; anti‑hedging policy supports shareholder alignment .
- Engagement: Perelman was identified by BYON’s Executive Chairman and an independent director, then recommended by the Nominating Committee—consistent with disclosed director nomination processes .
- Conflicts/Related parties: BYON reports no Item 404 related‑party transactions with Perelman; related‑party transactions are subject to Audit Committee review under a formal policy . External roles (AMC Networks, Sally Beauty, Stripes Beauty, InviNext) present consumer‑sector expertise but no disclosed transactional ties to BYON.
- Risk indicators: Revlon’s bankruptcy during her CEO tenure is a historical consideration; however, BYON cites her leadership and brand/corporate finance experience as nomination drivers . BYON’s say‑on‑pay support (~90% in 2024) and best‑practice features (no repricing without shareholder approval, independent comp consultant, no excise tax gross‑ups) are positive governance signals .
- Near‑term impact: As a new director without committee assignments at BYON as of the proxy record date, her immediate influence will likely be through board‑level strategic oversight; committee placement over time (e.g., Audit or Nominating) could increase governance leverage .