Christine Putur
Information Services GroupAbout Christine Putur
Independent director of Information Services Group, Inc. (III) since March 2014; age 63 and standing for re‑election as a Class III director to a term expiring at the 2028 annual meeting. Former EVP, Technology & Operations at REI, CIO at Coach, and senior executive/CIO at Staples; earlier at Digital Equipment (acquired by Compaq). Education: B.A. in Administrative Science and Math (Colby College) and M.S. in Management Information Systems (Boston University Graduate School of Management). The Board has explicitly cited her extensive IT experience across high‑tech, retail, and fashion sectors as a key qualification.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) | EVP, Technology & Operations | Not disclosed | Led technology and operations at specialty outdoor retailer |
| Coach, Inc. | Chief Information Officer | Not disclosed | CIO for luxury accessories company |
| Staples, Inc. | SVP & Chief Information Officer; senior executive since 1999 | Not disclosed | Led enterprise IT; progression through multiple leadership roles |
| Digital Equipment (later Compaq) | Various roles | Not disclosed | Early career in technology operations |
External Roles
No current public company directorships disclosed beyond III; prior roles above are operating positions (not board service).
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board has affirmatively determined Ms. Putur is independent under Nasdaq and SEC rules.
- Attendance: The Board met 6 times in 2024; each director, including Ms. Putur, attended 100% of Board and applicable committee meetings.
- Committee assignments (2024):
- Audit Committee: Member
- Compensation Committee: Member
- Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee: Chair
- Executive sessions: Independent directors meet regularly without management.
| Committee | Role | Meetings in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Audit | Member | 4 |
| Compensation | Member | 4 |
| Nominating & Corporate Governance | Chair | 2 |
Fixed Compensation (Director)
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer | $60,000 |
| RSU grant (fixed value) | $125,000 (grant date fair value) |
| RSUs granted on 12/10/2024 | 33,602 units; vest in three equal annual installments; accelerated vesting on change in control or death/disability |
| Total 2024 director compensation | $185,000 |
Unvested RSUs outstanding as of 12/31/2024:
| Grant Date | Original Award (#) | Vesting Terms | Unvested RSUs (#) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2022 | 23,901 | 1/3 annually over 3 years | Included in 61,085 total unvested |
| 12/12/2023 | 29,274 | 1/3 annually over 3 years | Included in 61,085 total unvested |
| 12/10/2024 | 33,602 | 1/3 annually over 3 years | Included in 61,085 total unvested |
| Total unvested (12/31/2024) | — | — | 61,085 |
Program structure notes:
- Non‑employee directors receive cash retainer plus RSUs; no meeting fees disclosed.
- Annual RSU grants to directors are sized at a fixed dollar value ($125,000) based on market price at grant.
Performance Compensation (Director)
| Performance Metric | Design | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Director equity tied to performance metrics (e.g., TSR, EBITDA) | Not applicable for non‑employee directors | None disclosed |
The Incentive Plan imposes per‑person award limits and prohibits repricing; director equity awards are subject to at least one‑year vesting and dividend equivalents must vest on the same schedule as underlying awards.
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Committee Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| None disclosed | — | — | No current external public company boards disclosed for Ms. Putur |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Deep technology leadership in retail and consumer sectors; senior CIO experience at Coach and Staples; EVP technology and operations at REI.
- Board‑identified skills: business, accounting and financial matters; extensive IT experience relevant to ISG’s business.
- Education: B.A. (Colby College); M.S. MIS (Boston University GSM).
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Beneficial Ownership (#) | % of Shares Outstanding | Unvested RSUs (#) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Putur | 254,786 | <1% | 61,085 |
Stock ownership alignment:
- Director stock ownership guidelines require non‑employee directors to hold stock valued at least 5x their annual cash retainer; compliance reviewed annually. All Directors and NEOs were in compliance or on track as of 2/25/2025.
Policies reinforcing alignment and risk control:
- Anti‑hedging: Directors and key employees are prohibited from hedging ISG securities.
- Clawback: Incentive awards subject to recoupment upon financial restatement, even absent misconduct.
Governance Assessment
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Strengths
- Independence and full attendance indicate strong engagement; multi‑committee service, including chairing Nominating & Governance, supports board effectiveness.
- Director pay mix is predominantly equity ($125k RSUs vs $60k cash), aligning incentives with shareholders; RSUs have multi‑year vesting.
- Robust ownership guidelines, anti‑hedging policy, and clawback framework bolster investor confidence.
- No related‑party transactions requiring disclosure in 2023–2024 (reduces conflict risk).
- Broader shareholder support: 2024 say‑on‑pay passed with 96% approval.
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Watch items
- Combined Chair/CEO structure persists; mitigated by Lead Independent Director and independent committee leadership (Putur chairs Nominating & Governance).
- Director equity accelerates on change in control, which can be shareholder‑sensitive; however, plan prohibits repricing and requires minimum one‑year vesting.
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Red flags
- None disclosed specific to Ms. Putur: no attendance issues, no related‑party transactions, no pledging/hedging, and independent status affirmed.