Jakki Haussler
About Jakki Haussler
Independent director at Ingram Micro Holding Corporation (INGM) since October 2024; currently serves on the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee. Age 67 as of April 17, 2025. She co-founded Opus Capital Management in 1996, served as CEO through 2019, and is now Non‑Executive Chairman; she is a former CPA with a BBA in Accounting (University of Cincinnati) and a JD (Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law) . The Board has affirmatively determined she is independent under SEC and NYSE rules .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opus Capital Management LLC | Co‑Founder; CEO; Non‑Executive Chairman | CEO 1996–2019; Non‑Exec Chair 2019–Present | Led investment advisory; portfolio mgmt and business development |
| Capvest Venture Fund LP | Managing Director | 2000–2011 | Venture investing leadership |
| Adena Ventures LP | Partner | 1999–2010 | Early-stage/venture investing |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Service Corporation International | Director (public) | Current |
| Vertiv Holdings | Director (public) | Current |
| Morgan Stanley Funds | Director (public) | Current |
| Barnes Group Inc. | Director (public) | Prior; until 2025 |
| Cincinnati Bell | Director (public) | Prior; until 2021 |
Board Governance
- Committee assignments: Member, Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee (NCGC); not a chair .
- Independence: Independent director (one of four independent directors on the Board) .
- Attendance: Board held one meeting post-IPO in FY2024; each director attended 100% of Board and applicable committee meetings (NCGC met once) .
- Tenure on this board: Director since October 2024 .
- Context: INGM is a “controlled company” under NYSE rules (Platinum Equity controls ~90% voting power) and relies on exemptions (e.g., Compensation and NCGC not required to be fully independent); Audit Committee is fully independent .
Fixed Compensation (Director)
| Component | Policy / Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer | $100,000 | Non‑employee directors; paid quarterly |
| Audit Chair fee | $35,000 | Additional cash retainer for Audit Committee Chair |
| Meeting fees | Not disclosed | No meeting fees disclosed |
| FY2024 cash paid to Haussler | $25,000 | Partial year (post‑IPO through FY year‑end) |
Performance Compensation (Director)
| Equity Award | Grant Date | Units / Value | Vesting | Performance Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSUs (IPO director grant) | 10/23/2024 | 8,409 units; $184,998 | Vests in full on 10/23/2025 (1‑year) | None; time‑based (no performance conditions) |
No options or PSUs were disclosed for directors; equity grants are time‑based RSUs with no performance metrics .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| External Company | Haussler Role | Notable INGM Interlock | Potential Implication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertiv Holdings | Director | INGM directors Jacob Kotzubei (Compensation Chair) and Matthew Louie (NCGC Chair) also serve on Vertiv’s board | Multiple shared directorships with INGM’s Platinum‑affiliated directors may signal alignment with controlling shareholder; monitor for related‑party or customer/supplier ties (none disclosed) |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Finance, accounting, portfolio management; former CPA; legal training (JD) .
- Board skills matrix identifies broad financial literacy among INGM directors; Audit Committee “financial expert” designations exist (not attributed to Haussler) .
- Governance familiarity via NCGC service .
Equity Ownership
| Item | Amount / Status |
|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (4/10/2025) | 0 shares; <1% of class |
| Unvested RSUs (director grant) | 8,409 units (vest 10/23/2025) |
| Vested vs. unvested | Vested: 0; Unvested: 8,409 |
| Pledged or hedged shares | Prohibited by policy (no pledging/hedging/margin) |
| Director ownership guideline | 5x base director cash comp (5 × $100,000); must retain 50% of net shares until compliant |
| Compliance status | None of the non‑employee directors (except Mr. Monié) had met guidelines as of proxy date |
Governance Assessment
Key findings
- Independence and engagement: Haussler is an independent director with 100% attendance in FY2024 meetings, serving on NCGC; this supports board oversight quality .
- Compensation alignment: Director pay follows a conventional structure (cash retainer plus time‑based RSUs); for FY2024 she received $25,000 cash and an 8,409‑unit RSU grant ($184,998), consistent with the board’s policy after the October 2024 IPO .
- Ownership alignment: As of April 10, 2025, she had no beneficially owned common shares and held unvested RSUs; like other non‑employee directors (except Mr. Monié), she had not yet met the 5x ownership guideline—reasonable given the recent IPO but a watchpoint for alignment optics .
- Interlocks/conflicts: She sits on Vertiv’s board alongside two Platinum‑affiliated INGM directors (Kotzubei, Louie), creating interlock density with the controller’s network; while no related‑party transactions involving her were disclosed, the “controlled company” structure and Platinum’s nomination/committee rights heighten conflict‑perception risk and deserve monitoring .
Risk indicators and red flags
- Controlled company governance: Platinum retains board nomination rights (including committee representation) via Investor Rights Agreement—structural influence that may constrain minority shareholder voice .
- Interlocks with controller affiliates: Shared Vertiv directorships with Platinum‑affiliated INGM directors concentrate influence; monitor for any supplier/customer ties or transactions (none disclosed) .
- Ownership guideline shortfall: Not yet at guideline levels (as are most directors given IPO timing); track progress and adherence to 50% net‑share retention rule .
Positive signals
- Independence affirmed and full attendance, indicating engagement .
- Prohibitions on hedging/pledging and robust clawback and stock ownership guidelines support alignment and risk management .
- Audit Committee remains fully independent despite controlled company exemptions (Haussler is not on Audit) .
Notes on related‑party exposure
- No transactions involving Haussler were disclosed; INGM disclosed broader Platinum‑related agreements (e.g., Investor Rights Agreement; prior advisory agreement terminated at IPO) but not tied to her .