Bant Breen
About Bant Breen
Independent director at Super League Enterprise (SLE) since April 2025; age 54; founder, Chairman and CEO of Qnary (digital reputation firm) since 2011; prior senior roles at Interpublic Group (IPG) including CEO of Reprise Media Worldwide and EVP, Global Director of Digital Communications at Universal McCann; host of The UNCAGED Show; adjunct professor in Media and Marketing at Blanquerna-Ramon Llull University. Education: BA Duke University; BA and MA, University of Cambridge (Trinity College) .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qnary | Founder, Chairman & CEO | 2011–present | Digital reputation growth solutions; external operating expertise relevant to SLE’s go-to-market |
| Interpublic Group (IPG) | CEO, Reprise Media Worldwide; President, Initial Worldwide; President, The Futures Marketing Group; Founder, Ansible; EVP, Global Director of Digital Communications, Universal McCann | Jan 2006–Nov 2011 | Led search/social, mobile marketing, and global digital communications—domain expertise in digital media |
| BB Dentsu | Founder & President | Not disclosed | Strategic marketing consultancy affiliated with Dentsu |
| Leo Burnett Worldwide | Led global digital advertising activities | Not disclosed | Global digital advertising domain expertise |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harte Hanks, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHS) | Director | 2018–2019 | Prior public board experience |
| The UNCAGED Show | Host | Present | Thought leadership platform |
| Blanquerna-Ramon Llull University | Adjunct Professor (Media & Marketing) | Present | Academic engagement |
Board Governance
- Board classification: Class I director; Director since 2025; Age 54 .
- Independence: Board determined Breen is independent under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605 .
- Committee assignments:
- Nominating & Governance Committee – Member
- Strategic Committee – Member
- Committee activity context: Nominating & Governance oversees director nominations, independence, governance guidelines, and succession; Strategic Committee reviews financing options, M&A and strategic alternatives .
- Chair roles: None disclosed for Breen .
- Attendance: Director-specific attendance rates not disclosed; committee meeting counts provided at board level for prior years (NGC met four times in 2024/2023; Strategic met seven times in 2024 and three times in 2023) .
Fixed Compensation
SLE non‑employee director compensation schedule (structure applies; new directors prorated):
| Element | Cash Amount | Equity Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Retainer | $25,000 | $60,000 RSUs | RSUs granted at annual meeting; vest fully after one year |
| Audit Committee Chair | $15,000 | – | – |
| Compensation Committee Chair | $10,000 | – | – |
| Nominating & Governance Committee Chair | $5,000 | – | – |
| Audit Committee Member | $5,000 | – | – |
| Compensation Committee Member | $3,500 | – | – |
| Strategic Committee Chair | $15,000 | – | – |
| Strategic Committee Member | $10,000 | – | – |
| Proration for new directors | Prorated | Prorated RSUs | RSUs vest on earlier of one year or next annual meeting |
Notes on 2024 director fees (for context): Company did not hold a 2024 annual meeting during fiscal 2024; RSUs were granted following the June 9, 2025 meeting (director-level table lists payments to other directors; Breen joined in 2025) .
Performance Compensation
- Directors receive time‑based RSUs (annual grant ~$60,000) vesting on one-year anniversary or next annual meeting; no performance‑metric linkage disclosed for director equity .
- No director meeting fees or annual cash bonuses; compensation is fixed retainers and committee fees plus annual RSUs .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Years | Interlock/Conflict Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harte Hanks, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHS) | Director | 2018–2019 | Prior public directorship; no interlocks with SLE disclosed |
| Qnary (private) | Chairman & CEO | 2011–present | Vendor/customer relationships with SLE not disclosed; SLE maintains related‑party transaction review policy overseen by Audit Committee |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Deep digital media/advertising leadership (IPG, Leo Burnett); mobile, search/social, reputation tech (Qnary) .
- Prior public board experience (HHS) .
- Academic engagement and industry thought leadership (UNCAGED; adjunct professor) .
- Governance skills aligned with Nominating & Governance and Strategic Committee mandates .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Common Shares Owned | Derivative Securities Exercisable (≤60 days) | Total Beneficially Owned | % of Voting Common Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bant Breen | 0 | 0 | 0 | <1% |
- No pledged shares disclosed; Section 16 compliance reported timely for the 2024 fiscal year (director group) .
- Director stock ownership guidelines not disclosed in proxy materials .
Governance Assessment
- Independence and committee placements: Independent director with roles on Nominating & Governance and Strategic Committees—positions aligned with oversight of director independence, governance processes, and financing/M&A strategy; positive for board effectiveness .
- Ownership alignment: No reported beneficial ownership (0 shares); while common for small‑cap boards, low personal stake limits “skin‑in‑the‑game” alignment (mitigated by annual RSU program) .
- Conflicts/related‑party: No related‑party transactions disclosed involving Breen; company has a formal related‑party transactions policy administered by the Audit Committee, reducing conflict risk from outside affiliations (e.g., Qnary) .
- Attendance/engagement: Individual attendance not disclosed; committee meeting frequency indicates active committee operations, but lack of per‑director attendance disclosure is a transparency gap .
- Board composition context: SLE separates CEO and Executive Chair roles, supporting independent oversight; Breen’s digital/media expertise is relevant to SLE’s Interactive Media & Services business .
