Anuradha B. Subramanian
NEW YORK TIMESAbout Anuradha B. Subramanian
Independent director of The New York Times Company since 2023; age 43. Former CFO at Bumble Inc. (2020–March 2025) with prior senior finance roles at Univision (Digital), VICE (Digital), and Scripps Networks Interactive; earlier experience in Citi’s media/telecom investment banking. Determined independent by the Board and designated an SEC “audit committee financial expert,” reflecting deep financial/accounting expertise relevant to NYT’s oversight needs.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | 2020–Mar 2025 | Led public-company finance; strengthens NYT’s audit oversight capability |
| Univision Communications (Digital) | CFO, Digital | 2018–2020 | Digital finance leadership; aligns with NYT’s subscription-first strategy |
| VICE Media (Digital) | CFO, Digital | 2017 | Media/digital operating finance |
| Scripps Networks Interactive | Various roles incl. Head of Finance, Digital | 2010–2017 | Consumer/media finance and digital operations |
| Citi (Investment Banking) | Media & Telecom | Prior to 2010 | Transactions/markets perspective |
External Roles
- No other public company directorships disclosed for Ms. Subramanian in NYT’s proxy; prior roles were executive management (CFO) at Bumble and digital finance at media companies.
Board Governance
- Committee assignments: Audit Committee member; Finance Committee member. Not a committee chair.
- Independence: Board affirmatively determined Subramanian is independent under NYSE rules.
- Financial expertise: Identified by the Board as an SEC “audit committee financial expert” and meeting NYSE “financial management expertise.”
- Attendance: NYT held 5 Board and 19 committee meetings in 2024; all directors attended at least 75% of meetings and attended the 2024 Annual Meeting.
- Lead independent director: Presiding Director is Brian P. McAndrews; independent and leads executive sessions of non-employee and independent directors.
- Class A nominee rotation: Annual rotation policy ensures independent directors are periodically nominated by Class A stockholders; Subramanian is a 2025 Class A nominee.
Fixed Compensation
| Component (2024) | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board cash retainer | $60,000 | Paid quarterly |
| Audit Committee member retainer | $20,000 | Member (not chair) |
| Finance Committee member retainer | $10,000 | Member (not chair) |
| Total cash fees earned | $90,000 | As reported for 2024 |
- 2025 updates approved: Board cash retainer increased to $70,000; annual RSU grant fair value increased to $185,000.
Performance Compensation
| Instrument | Grant details | Vesting | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSUs (Class A) | 4,048 RSUs granted on Apr 24, 2024 to each non-employee director | Vest on date of 2025 Annual Meeting; shares distributed within 90 days after cessation of Board service; dividend equivalents credited as additional RSUs | $175,000 grant date fair value |
| Options | None | — | — |
| Performance metrics tied to director equity | None disclosed; director equity is time-vested RSUs (not performance-conditioned) | — | — |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- NYT discloses ordinary-course advertising transactions with director-affiliated entities conducted at arm’s-length; relevant non-employee directors did not participate or profit—no specific related-party transaction involving Subramanian is identified.
Expertise & Qualifications
- Deep financial/accounting and digital media expertise from CFO and finance leadership roles at public and private media/consumer companies. Designated audit committee financial expert; meets NYSE financial management expertise standard.
- Independence and board refreshment: Joined within last five years as part of deliberate refresh to strengthen audit and finance oversight capabilities.
Equity Ownership
| Category | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Class A shares beneficially owned | 5,904 | <1% of Class A outstanding (asterisk in table) |
| Vested RSUs (payable upon Board departure) | 1,829 | Included in director RSU footnote counts |
| Unvested RSUs outstanding (Dec 31, 2024) | 4,066 | Aggregate unvested RSUs as of year-end |
| Phantom stock units | — | No phantom units outstanding (only McAndrews has legacy phantom units) |
| Director stock ownership guideline | 4× annual Board cash retainer; compliance reviewed annually | All directors in compliance |
| Hedging/pledging | Prohibited under Insider Trading Policy | Applies to directors |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent director with CFO pedigree; sits on Audit and Finance; designated audit committee financial expert—enhances financial reporting, internal control, and risk oversight credibility.
- Engagement: Board maintained executive sessions and Presiding Director leadership; all directors met attendance thresholds and attended Annual Meeting, supporting board effectiveness.
- Alignment: Director compensation balanced cash and deferred equity; ownership guidelines (4× retainer) and prohibition on hedging/pledging support long-term alignment.
- Conflicts: No Subramanian-specific related-party transactions disclosed; NYT policy requires review/approval of related-person transactions and excludes director participation—low conflict risk.
- Signals: Inclusion in Class A nominee slate aligns with NYT’s independent rotation policy; broader board composition emphasizes diversity and expertise mix.