Emma Battle
NU SKIN ENTERPRISESAbout Emma Battle
Emma S. Battle (age 64) is an independent director at Nu Skin Enterprises, serving since 2021 and currently chairing the Compensation and Human Capital Committee and sitting on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee . She is President and CEO of Market Vigor, LLC (founded 2003) and holds a B.A. from Duke University and an MBA from Harvard Business School . Her background spans digital/online marketing, marketing analytics, and strategy roles at Windsor Circle (VP Client Success, 2015–2017), Three Ships Media, Red Hat, Art.com, 1Sync, and Sara Lee Branded Apparel (Hanesbrands) . The Board cites her expertise in digital marketing, sustainability focus, and entrepreneurial perspective as additive to Nu Skin’s strategy and salesforce alignment .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Vigor, LLC | President & CEO | 2003–present | Strategic consulting; digital and online marketing expertise |
| Windsor Circle | VP, Client Success | 2015–2017 | E-commerce marketing operating experience |
| Three Ships Media | Executive/senior marketing & sales roles | Not disclosed | Digital/online marketing experience |
| Red Hat | Executive/senior marketing & sales roles | Not disclosed | Technology marketing experience |
| Art.com | Executive/senior marketing & sales roles | Not disclosed | Consumer digital marketing |
| 1Sync | Executive/senior marketing & sales roles | Not disclosed | Marketing operations |
| Sara Lee Branded Apparel (Hanesbrands) | Executive/senior marketing & sales roles | Not disclosed | Consumer products marketing |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unifi, Inc. (NYSE) | Director | Since 2021 | Global textile solutions provider |
| Bassett Furniture Industries (Nasdaq Global Select) | Director | Since 2020 | Home furnishings manufacturer/marketer |
| Primo Water Corporation (Nasdaq Global Market until acquisition in 2020) | Director | 2019–2020 | Drinking water products; board tenure pre-acquisition |
| Higher Ed Works (non-profit) | President & CEO | Since 2017 | Supports public higher education in North Carolina |
| Elon University School of Business | Board member | Not disclosed | Academic board role |
| Director readiness & diversity initiatives (UNC’s DDI, Onboard NC, SCU Black Corporate Board Readiness, Take Your Seat) | Member/supporter | Ongoing | Governance community engagement |
Board Governance
- Committee assignments: Chair, Compensation and Human Capital Committee; Member, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee .
- Independence: Board determined Emma Battle is independent under NYSE standards; only independent directors serve on Audit, Compensation & Human Capital, and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees .
- Attendance: Board held 10 meetings in 2024; each director attended >75% of Board and respective committee meetings; 2024 committee meetings—Audit: 6; Compensation & Human Capital: 8; Nominating & Corporate Governance: 6 .
- Executive sessions: Independent directors meet regularly in executive session, chaired by the Lead Independent Director .
- Engagement signal: Emma Battle recommended two board additions—nominee James M. Winett and 2024 appointee Mark A. Zorko—indicating active role in board composition .
- Retirement/structure: Annual director elections; majority voting with resignation bylaw; mandatory retirement age 77 (for directors joining in/after 2023) .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Policy/Amount | 2024 Actual for Emma Battle |
|---|---|---|
| Board annual cash retainer | $85,000 | Included in cash |
| Committee membership retainer | $10,000 per committee | Two committees = typically $20,000 |
| Committee chair retainer | $15,000 (non-Audit) | CHC Chair = $15,000 |
| Meeting fees | None (unless special) | Policy: none; Board may approve special fees |
| Corporate events/day rate | $1,500 per day (as required) | Policy only; may explain $1,500 variance in cash |
| Annual equity award (RSUs) | Target $150,000 grant-date fair value | 11,330 RSUs granted June 7, 2024; grant-date fair value $147,403 |
| 2024 Director Compensation Total | — | Cash: $121,500; Equity: $147,403; Total: $268,903 |
Notes: On June 7, 2024 each then-serving non-employee director received 11,330 RSUs vesting May 29, 2025; amounts reflect aggregate grant-date fair value discounted for no pre-vesting dividends .
Performance Compensation
- Nu Skin’s non-employee director equity is time-based RSUs; no director performance-contingent equity is disclosed .
- Clawback/recoupment: The Amended and Restated 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan includes clawback/recoupment provisions; company maintains a comprehensive clawback policy .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Listing | Role | Potential Interlocks/Conflicts Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unifi, Inc. | NYSE | Director | None disclosed with Nu Skin |
| Bassett Furniture Industries | Nasdaq Global Select | Director | None disclosed with Nu Skin |
| Primo Water Corporation | Nasdaq Global Market (until 2020 acquisition) | Director (former) | None disclosed with Nu Skin |
- Related-person transactions in 2024 disclosed involve family members of Nu Skin CEO and Chairman; no related-party transactions disclosed involving Emma Battle .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Domain expertise: Digital/online marketing, marketing analytics, business and marketing strategy—explicitly cited by Nu Skin as valuable for building digital business and for salesforce effectiveness .
- Sustainability/social responsibility: Board values her commitment to ESG focus areas aligned with stockholder priorities .
- Board leadership: Chairs Compensation and Human Capital Committee; signs committee report .
- Education: B.A. Duke; MBA Harvard Business School .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Beneficially Owned | Ownership % | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma S. Battle | 17,530 | <1% | Includes 11,330 RSUs acquirable within 60 days; implied 6,200 directly held |
| Shares outstanding (record date) | 49,409,222 | — | Reference for % calculations |
- Ownership guidelines: Directors must retain 50% of net shares until holdings equal 5.0x annual cash retainer; compliance as of March 31, 2025 .
- Hedging/pledging: Prohibited for directors and employees .
- Outstanding awards: As of Dec 31, 2024, directors had no outstanding awards other than the noted RSUs; vesting date May 29, 2025 .
- Section 16(a): All directors timely filed in 2024; one late report pertained to an executive (not Battle) .
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independence; chairing CHC; regular executive sessions; robust ownership retention; hedging/pledging ban; clawback and double-trigger change-in-control features; consistent use of independent compensation consultant; annual equity grants sized around $150k and cash retainers aligned with market .
- Engagement indicators: Recommendation of two board additions (Winett, Zorko) shows active involvement in board refreshment; CHC report leadership underscores accountability in pay-for-performance oversight .
- Alignment: 2024 director pay mix for Battle is predominantly equity (RSUs) with cash aligned to chair and committee roles; combined with 5x retainer ownership guideline and compliance, this supports investor alignment .
- Conflicts/Red flags: No related-party transactions or pledging/hedging by Battle disclosed; attendance above threshold; no Section 16(a) issues noted for Battle .
Overall, governance signals for Emma Battle are constructive: independent leadership in compensation oversight, active board composition input, and strong alignment policies, with no disclosed conflicts or attendance concerns .