Tara Comonte
PELOTON INTERACTIVEAbout Tara Comonte
Tara Comonte (age 51) is an independent Class III director of Peloton Interactive, Inc. since December 2024, serving on the Audit Committee and designated by the Board as an “audit committee financial expert.” She is President and CEO of WW International, Inc. (CEO since February 2025; interim CEO September 2024–February 2025; director since June 2023), and is a chartered accountant with a BA in Accounting & Finance from Heriot-Watt University. The Board affirmed her independence in its September 2025 review; she is up for election at the December 9, 2025 annual meeting for a term expiring in 2028 .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMRW Life Sciences, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer; Director | CEO: May 2021–July 2023; Director: Dec 2018–Sep 2023 | Led complex life sciences tech operations; board governance experience |
| Shake Shack Inc. | President; Chief Financial Officer | President: Oct 2019–May 2021; CFO: Jun 2017–May 2021 | Public company finance/operations; consumer brand scaling |
| Getty Images Holdings, Inc. | Chief Financial & Business Affairs Officer; CFO/SVP | Oct 2016–Jun 2017; Apr 2013–Oct 2016 | Digital media finance and business affairs |
| McCann Worldgroup | Chief Financial Officer | Oct 2010–Apr 2013 | Global marketing finance leadership |
| Mediabrands (Interpublic Group) | Founding member; Global CFO & COO | Earlier career (dates not separately disclosed) | Global finance/operations leadership |
| Ernst & Young | Various roles (qualified as chartered accountant) | Earlier career | Audit/accounting foundation |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| WW International, Inc. | President & CEO; Director | CEO since Feb 2025; interim CEO Sep 2024–Feb 2025; Director since Jun 2023 | Public company CEO; weight management domain expertise |
Board Governance
- Committee assignments: Audit Committee member; Audit Chair is Angel L. Mendez; Compensation Chair Karen Boone; NGCR Chair Chris Bruzzo .
- Independence: Board determined Comonte is independent under Nasdaq/SEC rules in September 2025, and she meets SEC criteria as an Audit Committee financial expert .
- Attendance: In FY2025, the Board met 7 times; Audit 6; Compensation 4; NGCR 3. Each director attended at least 75% of aggregate meetings of the Board and committees on which they served; all directors attended the Dec 3, 2024 annual meeting .
- Executive sessions and leadership: Independent directors hold regular executive sessions; Peloton has an independent Chair (Jay Hoag) with specified duties .
- Election status: Class III nominee at the Dec 9, 2025 annual meeting (virtual), for a term to 2028 .
Fixed Compensation
| Metric | FY 2025 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cash Retainer (program) | $75,000 | Paid quarterly to non‑employee directors |
| Committee Chair Incremental RSU (program) | $15,000 | For each committee chair (RSU value) |
| Board Chair Incremental RSU (program) | $90,000 | For independent Chair (RSU value) |
| Meeting Fees | Not disclosed | Program describes retainers and RSUs; no separate meeting fees disclosed |
| Comonte – Fees Earned (cash) | $37,500 | Actual FY2025 cash paid (partial year) |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Component | FY 2025 Value | Grant/Vesting Terms | Outstanding/Unvested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial RSU Grant (on appointment) | Included in $806,844 total RSU value | Initial non‑employee director RSU grant of $500,000; vests 1/3 annually; accelerates on Corporate Transaction | |
| Annual RSU Grant (program) | $225,000 (program rate) | Vests quarterly over ~1 year; accelerates on Corporate Transaction | |
| Comonte – RSU Awards (aggregate) | $806,844 | FY2025 aggregate grant date fair value (includes initial grant) | |
| Unvested RSUs at FY End | 69,132 shares | As of June 30, 2025 | |
| Stock Options (director) | None | No options reported for Comonte |
Vesting metrics for director equity are service-based; non-employee directors receive RSUs only (no PSUs), emphasizing alignment via equity rather than cash .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Relationship to Peloton | Interlock/Conflict Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| WW International, Inc. | Consumer wellness; adjacency to fitness/wellness | Peloton discloses no related-party transactions involving Comonte; Board determined independence; Audit Committee oversees related‑party approvals . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Chartered accountant; designated Audit Committee financial expert; deep finance, operations, and corporate strategy expertise across consumer, technology, media, and life sciences sectors .
- Public company leadership (CEO, CFO) and board experience; risk oversight familiarity via audit roles .
- Education: BA in Accounting & Finance, Heriot-Watt University .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Class A shares beneficially owned | 19,047 | <1% of outstanding; as of Sept 30, 2025 |
| Class B shares beneficially owned | None | — |
| Unvested RSUs | 69,132 | As of June 30, 2025 |
| Options (exercisable/unexercisable) | None | — |
| Ownership Guidelines | 5x cash retainer (directors) | Five‑year compliance window; adopted in 2025 |
| Hedging/Pledging | Prohibited by policy | Insider Trading Policy prohibits hedging/pledging |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independence; Audit Committee membership and “financial expert” designation; equity-heavy director pay mix (FY2025: $806,844 RSUs vs $37,500 cash for Comonte) aligning interests; stock ownership guidelines; clawback policy exceeding SEC/Nasdaq requirements; double‑trigger change‑in‑control protections; no tax gross‑ups; robust committee risk oversight .
- Engagement/attendance: Board/committee cadence in FY2025 and 75%+ attendance threshold met; executive sessions led by independent Chair indicate healthy board process .
- Potential conflicts/overcommitment risk: Concurrent service as CEO and director at WW International creates time‑commitment considerations; Peloton’s Board explicitly reviewed overcommitment and determined none; company discloses no related‑party transactions involving Comonte .
- Shareholder signals: Most recent say‑on‑pay approval 82.3% (2024), supportive of compensation program alignment; Board refresh with independent directors and skills matrix indicates attention to governance quality .
RED FLAGS: None disclosed related to Comonte—no related-party transactions, no pledging/hedging permitted, no tax gross-ups; monitor dual-role time commitments at WW for any future attendance shortfalls or conflicts .