Jean F.H.P. Mandeville
About Jean F.H.P. Mandeville
Independent director at Digital Realty since 2020 (age 65; 5 years of board service), serving on the Audit Committee and designated by the Board as an “audit committee financial expert.” Career credentials include CFO roles across global telecom/technology and InterXion chairmanship; education: MS, University Saint‑Ignatius. He was appointed pursuant to the InterXion combination agreement closing in March 2020, and currently holds no other public company board seats .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| InterXion Holding N.V. | Director; Chairman of the Board | Director since Jan 2011; Chairman Jun 2015–Mar 2020 | Led governance through sale/combination; deep sector oversight |
| MACH S.à.r.l. | Chief Financial Officer; Board Member | Oct 2008–Dec 2010 | Finance leadership in telecom transaction services |
| Global Crossing Holdings Ltd/Global Crossing Ltd | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Feb 2005–Sep 2008 | Responsible for all financial operations |
| Singapore Technologies Telemedia (ST Telemedia) | Chief Financial Officer | Not disclosed | Telecom investment platform CFO experience |
| British Telecom Plc | Senior executive positions (wireline, wireless, multimedia) | Not disclosed | Multi‑region operational leadership (Europe, Asia, Americas) |
| Coopers & Lybrand, Belgium | Senior Consultant | Not disclosed | Finance/consulting foundation |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other current public company boards | None | N/A | No current public board interlocks |
Board Governance
| Dimension | Detail |
|---|---|
| Independence status | Board affirmatively determined all non‑employee nominees (including Mandeville) are independent under NYSE rules |
| Committee assignments (2024–2025) | Audit Committee member; Audit Committee met 11 times in 2024; Board met 6 times in 2024 |
| Financial expert designation | Board determined Mandeville is an “audit committee financial expert” (with Mohebbi, LaPerch) |
| Attendance | Each director attended at least 75% of Board and committee meetings in 2024; independent directors held 4 executive sessions |
| Election support (June 6, 2025) | Votes For: 295,082,643; Against: 462,578; Abstentions: 510,169; Broker Non‑Votes: 15,105,316 (strong mandate) |
| Board leadership | Separate independent Board Chair (Mary Hogan Preusse) and CEO; annual evaluations and education |
Fixed Compensation
| Component (2024) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Board member annual cash retainer | $85,000 |
| Audit Committee member fee | $20,000 |
| Committee chair fees | None (not a chair) |
| Fees earned/paid in cash (Mandeville) | $105,000 |
Performance Compensation
| Instrument | Grant Date | Grant Value (ASC 718) | Grant Mechanics | Unvested at 12/31/2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock (in lieu of long‑term incentive units) | June 7, 2024 | $229,916 | Annual director equity increased to $230,000 effective 2024 Annual Meeting; awards vest in full on earlier of 1‑year anniversary or day before next annual meeting, subject to continued service; directors may elect restricted stock instead of units | 1,571 shares |
Note: Director equity is time‑based; no performance metrics apply to non‑employee director compensation (performance measures disclosed in the proxy relate to executive officers, not directors) .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current public boards (Mandeville) | None |
| Board‑level interlocks (company transactions) | 2023–2024 JVs included: TPG Real Estate (Mohebbi is advisor to TPG), Realty Income (Hogan Preusse serves on Realty Income’s board), Blackstone (LaPerch consultant to Blackstone); Board reviewed/approved and determined none constituted related‑party transactions under Item 404(a) |
Expertise & Qualifications
| Category | Evidence |
|---|---|
| International/Telecom/Technology | Senior roles across BT, ST Telemedia, Global Crossing; InterXion chairmanship |
| Finance & Capital Markets | Multiple CFO roles; audit committee financial expert designation |
| Education | MS, University Saint‑Ignatius |
| Board selection rationale | Appointed via InterXion combination agreement; valued international/financial/industry expertise |
Equity Ownership
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total beneficial ownership (shares & units) | 9,055; less than 1% of outstanding shares/units |
| Unvested director equity at 12/31/2024 | 1,571 restricted shares |
| Stock ownership guidelines | Non‑employee directors: 5.0x prior year cash retainer/fees; all directors are in compliance |
| Anti‑hedging/pledging | Prohibited without pre‑approval; all directors are in compliance |
Governance Assessment
- Committee effectiveness: Mandeville brings deep CFO experience and is designated an audit committee financial expert; Audit Committee actively oversees auditor independence, internal controls, and quarterly/year‑end audits, and recommended inclusion of audited financials in the 10‑K .
- Independence and attendance: Independent status affirmed; attendance thresholds met; Board utilizes executive sessions and maintains a strong governance framework (separate Chair/CEO; annual evaluations; continuing education) supporting investor confidence .
- Compensation alignment: Director pay mix is standard for large‑cap REITs—cash retainer plus time‑based equity with annual value increased to $230k in 2024 to maintain competitiveness; Mandeville received cash fees of $105k and restricted stock valued at $229,916, indicating meaningful equity alignment without performance conditions or unusual perquisites .
- Ownership/skin‑in‑the‑game: Beneficial ownership of 9,055 shares/units and unvested restricted stock; compliance with robust stock ownership guidelines and anti‑hedging/pledging policy reduces alignment risk; no pledging disclosed .
- Conflicts and related‑party exposure: No Mandeville‑specific related‑party transactions disclosed; Board‑level JV partners link to other directors, each reviewed and deemed non‑related‑party under SEC rules—monitoring continues but current risk assessed as contained .
- Shareholder signals: Very strong 2025 election support for Mandeville (295.1M For vs. 0.46M Against); say‑on‑pay support for executives remained high (2025: 257.8M For vs. 37.4M Against; 2024: ~89% approval), indicating broad investor confidence in governance and oversight structures .