Neil Campbell
HAIN CELESTIAL GROUPAbout Neil Campbell
Independent director of The Hain Celestial Group since September 2023; age 60; UK-born and resident. Former Managing Director of Warburtons (2013–Aug 2022) and senior PepsiCo executive (President, Tropicana North America 2008–2013; General Manager, Walkers Snacks UK 2005–2008; earlier marketing roles), with deep branded-food leadership, operations, marketing and sustainability credentials . Determined independent under Nasdaq rules; Board had 12 meetings in FY2025; all nominees attended ≥90% (average 98%) .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warburtons Limited | Managing Director | 2013–Aug 2022 | Led portfolio shift beyond bread; oversaw all operations |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (Tropicana North America) | President | 2008–2013 | Executive Committee experience; brand-building and operations |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (Walkers Snacks UK) | General Manager | 2005–2008 | Marketing-led growth; long-running advertising campaigns |
| Cadbury Schweppes | Early career roles | Not disclosed | Food & beverage grounding across UK and US |
External Roles
No other current public company directorships for Mr. Campbell are disclosed in Hain’s 2025 proxy .
Board Governance
- Committee memberships: Audit; Nominating & Governance; Strategy (member; not chair) .
- Independence: Independent director per Nasdaq standards .
- Attendance: Board held 12 meetings in FY2025; all nominees attended ≥90% (avg 98%) .
- Executive sessions: Independent directors meet in executive session at regularly scheduled Board meetings .
| Committee | Campbell Role | FY2025 Meetings |
|---|---|---|
| Audit | Member | 9 |
| Nominating & Governance | Member | 5 |
| Strategy | Member (committee reconstituted Aug 2025) | Not disclosed |
2025 Annual Meeting director vote outcome (support signal):
| Nominee | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Campbell | 57,869,247 | 1,254,974 | 212,751 | 10,065,014 |
Fixed Compensation
Program structure (non-employee directors, 2024–2025 cycle):
| Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Annual base retainer | $53,000 |
| Chair of Board fee | $100,000 |
| Audit Chair fee | $20,000 |
| Compensation or Nominating Chair fee | $15,000 |
| Committee member (non-Chair) fee | $5,000 |
| Annual base RSU award | $170,000 (grant date fair value) |
Neil Campbell FY2025:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fees earned/paid in cash | $60,500 |
| Stock awards (RSUs; grant-date fair value) | $170,000 |
| Total | $230,500 |
Performance Compensation
Directors do not receive performance-based equity; awards are time-vested RSUs (majority of director pay in equity to align interests) .
| Award Type | Shares | Grant-Date Fair Value | Vesting |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSU (annual director grant) | 19,474 | $170,000 | Scheduled to vest Oct 30, 2025 |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
No interlocks or shared directorships disclosed for Neil Campbell; Hain reports no related party transactions since the beginning of FY2025 .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Branded food executive leadership across UK/International markets; PepsiCo Executive Committee; full-operations oversight .
- Marketing/brand-building track record; led award-winning campaigns at Warburtons and PepsiCo .
- Operational transformation (portfolio expansion beyond bread) .
- Sustainability leadership (early carbon footprint labeling initiative) .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Outright Shares | RSUs (vesting ≤60 days) | Total Beneficial Ownership | % of Shares Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Campbell | 43,455 | 19,474 | 62,929 | <1% |
- Director stock ownership guideline: 5x annual cash retainer; all directors currently in compliance .
- Hedging/pledging: Company prohibits hedging and pledging of Hain stock by directors and officers .
- Clawback: Robust clawback policies (pre- and post-Rule 10D-1) covering incentive compensation .
Say‑on‑Pay & Shareholder Feedback
- 2024 Say‑on‑Pay approval: 89% of votes cast .
- 2025 Say‑on‑Pay vote: For 51,146,526; Against 7,641,573; Abstain 548,873; approved (counts shown) .
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent status; multi-committee service (Audit, Nominating & Governance, Strategy); strong attendance; equity-heavy director pay aligns interests; strict anti-pledging/hedging and clawbacks; ownership guideline compliance .
- Investor confidence signals: Solid re-election support at 2025 meeting (57.9M “For” votes); continued Say‑on‑Pay support (2024: 89%) .
- Conflicts/related party exposure: None reported; related party transactions policy in place; Audit Committee reviews any such transactions .
- Watch items (no current red flags): Director equity vests time-based (no performance link for directors); Strategy Committee newly reconstituted—monitor portfolio review outcomes and any transactional oversight demands .