Jillian C. Evanko
GREIFAbout Jillian C. Evanko
Age 47; independent director of Greif, Inc. since 2024, serving on the Audit Committee. She is President & CEO of Chart Industries, and previously served as CFO at Chart and Truck-Lite, with earlier finance roles at Dover, Sony, Honeywell, and Arthur Andersen. The Nominating Committee cited deep expertise in auditing, finance, operations, strategic planning, and risk management; she was elected to the Board in June 2024 and received a prorated equity grant upon election .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chart Industries, Inc. | President & CEO | Since June 2018 | Public-company CEO; nominated for Greif Board for audit/finance/operations/strategy/risk expertise . |
| Chart Industries, Inc. | CFO & Chief Accounting Officer | 2017–June 2018 | Senior finance leadership at industrial manufacturer . |
| Truck-Lite Co., LLC | CFO | 2016–2017 | CFO at global manufacturer of LED lighting systems . |
| Dover Corporation | Various finance leadership roles; CFO of subsidiaries | 2004–2016 | Long-tenured manufacturing finance leadership across multiple businesses . |
| Sony Corporation | Finance roles | Prior to 2004 | Finance experience in technology/entertainment . |
| Honeywell Corporation | Finance roles | Prior to 2004 | Finance experience in aerospace/automation/tech . |
| Arthur Andersen LLP | Finance roles | Prior to 2004 | Accounting foundation . |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE) | Director (as CEO) | Current | Public company board role . |
| National Association of Manufacturers | Board role | Current | Industry association governance . |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE) | Director | Past | Public company board experience . |
| Alliant Energy (NASDAQ) | Director | Past | Public company board experience . |
| United States–India Strategic Partnership Forum | Board role | Past | Policy/industry forum experience . |
Board Governance
- Audit Committee member; the Audit Committee held 5 meetings in fiscal 2024. Membership: Robert M. Patterson (Chair & Audit Committee Financial Expert), Jillian C. Evanko, Karen A. Morrison, B. Andrew Rose; responsibilities include oversight of financial reporting, ERM and cyber risk, internal audit, auditor appointment, and related-party transaction review .
- Independence: The Board determined all current directors are independent except CEO Ole G. Rosgaard; no material relationships were identified for Evanko .
- Attendance: The Board held 5 meetings in fiscal 2024; all incumbent directors attended at least 75% of Board and committee meetings during their service periods. Directors are expected to attend the Annual Meeting; all nominees attended the 2024 meeting .
- Stockholder support: At the Feb 24, 2025 Annual Meeting, Evanko received 17,290,605 “FOR” votes (12,125 withheld) for election to a one‑year term .
- Independent director executive sessions occur at least four times each year .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Policy (FY2024) | Jillian C. Evanko Actual FY2024 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board annual cash retainer | $100,000 for outside directors; $225,000 for Chair | $77,960 | Prorated for June 2024 election . |
| Committee membership cash retainer | Audit $10,000; Compensation $10,000; Nominating $5,000 | Included in fees above | Annual; paid separately if applicable . |
| Committee chair cash retainer | Audit $20,000; Compensation $20,000; Nominating $15,000 | N/A | Evanko is not a chair . |
| Health & wellness | Annual physical exams | Included in program | Available to outside directors . |
| Meeting fees | None | N/A | Not part of policy . |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Award Details (Outside Director Plan) | Jillian C. Evanko FY2024 |
|---|---|
| Equity type | Restricted shares of Class A Common Stock (fully vested on grant; transfer‑restricted for 3 years; eligible for dividends) . |
| Shares granted | 1,465 (prorated upon June 2024 election) . |
| Grant valuation | $94,624 (valued using $64.59 closing price on June 3, 2024, the day prior to grant) . |
| Vesting | Fully vested at grant; 3‑year transfer restriction . |
| Options | None; Greif has not awarded director options since 2005 . |
Note: Outside directors’ equity is not performance-conditioned; Greif does not tie director compensation to OPBSI/OWC/EBITDA/TSR—those metrics govern executive STIP/LTIP oversight, not director pay .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company/Entity | Type | Potential Interlock/Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Chart Industries, Inc. | Customer/supplier adjacency (industrial gas equipment) | No related‑party transactions disclosed with Greif . |
| NAM, US‑India SPF | Associations | No Greif related‑party disclosures . |
| Parker‑Hannifin; Alliant Energy | Prior public boards | No Greif related‑party disclosures . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- CEO-level leadership in global manufacturing and clean energy markets; prior CFO roles, audit/accounting background, and risk management credentials .
- Nominating Committee highlighted auditing, finance, operations, strategic planning, risk management experience as grounds for nomination .
Equity Ownership
| Security Class | Beneficial Ownership | Percent of Class | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A Common Stock | 1,465 shares | <1% (proxy indicator *) | As of Dec 27, 2024; includes director equity awards; no options outstanding . |
Stock Ownership Guidelines for Directors: Minimum holding of 5× the annual retainer within 5 years of Board service; the proxy states all outside directors are currently in compliance with guidelines. Restricted shares and deferred stock units count toward compliance; deferral elections are permitted (rabbi trust) .
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent director with strong finance/audit pedigree; active Audit Committee member overseeing financial reporting, ERM, cyber, and auditor oversight; solid stockholder election support; attendance expectations met by incumbents; director equity has long transfer restrictions and dividends only, aligning with shareholder interests .
- Alignment: Director pay mix balances modest cash retainer with equity; ownership guidelines require material share accumulation over 5 years; Evanko’s current beneficial ownership reflects 2024 prorated grant; deferral mechanisms support longer‑term alignment .
- Conflicts/Red Flags: No related‑party transactions involving Evanko disclosed; no pledging/hedging noted for her; Section 16(a) delinquency disclosures did not identify Evanko (issues noted for other officers/directors) .
- Watch items: Concurrent CEO role at Chart implies significant time commitments; ongoing monitoring for any future commercial ties between Greif and Chart Industries would be prudent, with Audit Committee responsible for related‑party approvals ≥$5,000 .