Daniel Campbell
About Daniel W. Campbell
Daniel W. Campbell (age 70) serves as Lead Independent Director of Nu Skin Enterprises and has been a director since 1997. He is a Managing General Partner of EsNet, Ltd. (since 1994), previously served as SVP & CFO of WordPerfect (1992–1994), and was a partner at Price Waterhouse LLP; he holds a B.S. from Brigham Young University . The Board has designated Campbell an audit committee financial expert and affirmed his independence under NYSE standards .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| EsNet, Ltd. | Managing General Partner | 1994–present | Private investment leadership; finance and transactions expertise |
| WordPerfect Corporation | SVP & CFO | 1992–1994 | Finance, accounting, corporate transactions |
| Price Waterhouse LLP | Partner | Prior to 1994 | Public company governance/controls experience |
| Utah State Board of Regents (Higher Education) | Vice Chair; Chair | Vice Chair 2012–2014; Chair 2014–2018; member 2010–2019 | Oversight and leadership in public governance |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various private and public company boards | Director | Not disclosed | The proxy notes service on “several other private and public companies”; specific names not provided |
Board Governance
- Independence and leadership: Independent director; Lead Independent Director; chairs executive sessions of independent directors .
- Committee memberships: Audit Committee (member); Compensation and Human Capital Committee (member); audit committee financial expert designation .
- Attendance and engagement: Board met 10 times in 2024; each director attended >75% of Board and applicable committee meetings; independent directors meet in executive session chaired by Campbell .
- Board/committee evaluation: Annual evaluations; in 2024, third-party facilitator led the evaluation for fresh perspectives and candor .
- Risk oversight: Committees oversee defined risk domains; Audit (financial/cyber/privacy/disclosure), Compensation (comp/HR), Nominating & Governance (governance/reputation/sustainability) .
- Ownership/Trading policies: Hedging and pledging of company stock prohibited; equity retention guidelines require directors to hold stock equal to 5x annual cash retainer; all directors in compliance as of March 31, 2025 .
| Governance Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lead Independent Director duties | Consults on agendas; chairs executive sessions; other duties as deemed appropriate |
| Committee service (Campbell) | Audit (member); Compensation & Human Capital (member) |
| Committee meetings (2024) | Audit 6; Compensation & Human Capital 8; Nominating & Corporate Governance 6 |
| Independence | Board affirmed Campbell’s independence under NYSE standards |
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Board annual cash retainer | $85,000 | Program table |
| Committee membership retainer | $10,000 per committee | Program table |
| Lead Independent Director retainer | $25,000 | Program table |
| Meeting fees | None (unless special committee) | Program table |
| 2024 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash (Campbell) | $132,500 | Director compensation table |
| 2024 All Other Compensation (Campbell) | $282 | Director compensation table |
| 2024 Total (Campbell) | $280,186 | Director compensation table |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Award | Grant Date | Shares/Units | Vest Date | Grant Date Fair Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual RSU (non-employee directors) | June 7, 2024 | 11,330 RSUs | May 29, 2025 | $147,403 |
| Standard annual equity award level | N/A | $150,000 value (RSUs) | N/A | N/A |
| Non-employee director comp cap | N/A | Cash + awards ≤ $750,000 per year | N/A | N/A |
Notes:
- Non-employee director equity awards are RSUs with time-based vesting; no performance metrics apply to director equity grants .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Committee Roles | Interlocks/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not disclosed | Director | Not disclosed | Proxy states service on “several other private and public companies,” without specific listings |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Audit committee financial expert (Item 407(d)(5)); deep finance/accounting and public company governance experience .
- Senior operating experience (CFO of a large technology company; partner at international accounting firm) .
- Strategic oversight and public governance leadership (Chair/Vice Chair Utah State Board of Regents) .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Beneficially Owned Shares | % of Class | Notes/Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel W. Campbell | 117,030 | <1% | Includes 18,924 shares jointly with spouse; 76,766 in a trust (spouse trustee; family beneficiaries); 10,010 via family LLC; right to acquire 11,330 shares within 60 days (RSUs) |
Additional alignment and restrictions:
- Equity retention: Directors must hold shares equal to 5x annual cash retainer; all directors in compliance as of March 31, 2025 .
- Hedging/pledging: Prohibited for directors/employees .
Governance Assessment
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Strengths:
- Lead Independent Director with finance/accounting depth; designated audit committee financial expert enhances oversight of financial reporting and risk .
- Active committee service (Audit; Compensation & Human Capital) with clear risk oversight responsibilities; regular executive sessions chaired by Campbell .
- Strong director ownership and retention policies; hedging/pledging prohibited; directors compliant with ownership guidelines, supporting alignment with shareholders .
- Consistent attendance (>75%) across Board/committees, indicating engagement .
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Potential risks/considerations:
- Long tenure (director since 1997) may raise board refreshment considerations; however, annual evaluations with third-party facilitation in 2024 mitigate stagnation risk .
- EsNet is a private investment firm; no related-party transactions involving Campbell were disclosed, and independence was affirmed .
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Red flags observed:
- None specific to Campbell in related-party transactions, hedging/pledging, or attendance. Section 16 compliance issues were not attributed to Campbell; the only late filing noted involved another executive’s broker-driven dividend reinvestments .