Anya Weaving
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Anya Weaving (age 48) is an independent director of Sempra (SRE), appointed effective March 1, 2025. She brings extensive investment banking and capital markets expertise in the global energy sector, including prior service as Vice Chair and Managing Director, Global Natural Resources, Investment Banking, at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and as CFO of a UK-listed E&P company. She serves on Sempra’s Audit Committee and Compensation & Talent Development Committee and has been designated an Audit Committee Financial Expert by the board .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Vice Chair & Managing Director, Global Natural Resources, Investment Banking | 2017–2022 | Advised energy companies on strategy, M&A, and capital markets |
| SOCO International plc (UK E&P) | Chief Financial Officer | 2014–2015 | Executive finance leadership |
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Head of European Oil & Gas M&A; Managing Director, M&A | 2005–2014 | Led sector M&A coverage in Europe |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| APA Corporation | Director | Not disclosed | Public company directorship |
| Musical Arts Association (Cleveland Orchestra) | Board Trustee | Not disclosed | Non-profit governance role |
Board Governance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Independence | Independent Director (NYSE standards) |
| Board Service Start | Appointed effective March 1, 2025 |
| Committees | Audit Committee; Compensation & Talent Development Committee |
| Audit Committee Financial Expert | Yes (board-designated) |
| 2024 Board/Committee Meetings (context) | Board held 5 meetings; committees held 28 meetings in 2024; 100% aggregate attendance by incumbent directors (Weaving joined in 2025) |
| Overboarding Policy | Max four public boards for non-executives; all nominees compliant (includes Weaving) |
| Hedging/Pledging | Prohibited for directors/officers |
| Executive Sessions | Non-management directors hold executive sessions at each regular meeting |
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount/Terms |
|---|---|
| Annual Base Retainer (cash or deferred) | $105,000 |
| Committee Member Retainers | Audit: $20,000; Other committees: $10,000 |
| Committee Chair Retainers (if applicable) | Audit Chair $20,000; CTD Chair $15,000; Other Committee Chair $10,000 |
| Lead Independent Director Retainer | $50,000 (if applicable) |
| Mandatory Deferred Equity | $50,000 per year (credited quarterly at $12,500; vested phantom shares held until board departure) |
| Initial Equity Award (new directors) | $125,000; vests on first anniversary of grant |
| Annual Equity Award | $125,000; vests at next annual meeting |
Notes:
- Directors may elect to receive equity awards as RSUs (share-settled) or phantom shares (cash-settled upon departure); unvested awards vest on death, disability, or removal without cause; otherwise forfeited on departure .
Performance Compensation
| Element | Structure | Metrics/Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Director Equity Awards | Time-based vesting (RSUs or phantom shares) | No performance-condition disclosed for director awards |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Potential Interlock/Conflict Notes |
|---|---|---|
| APA Corporation | Director | Energy-sector overlap noted; no Sempra-related party transactions disclosed requiring review since 2024 |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Energy investment banking and capital markets; strategy, M&A, and financing across global energy value chain .
- Former public company CFO (SOCO International), adding financial reporting and executive operating experience .
- Audit Committee Financial Expert designation underscores deep accounting/financial literacy and oversight capability .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Beneficial Shares | Exercisable Options | Phantom Shares | Total Beneficial + Phantom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anya Weaving (as of March 20, 2025) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shares Outstanding (context) | 651,913,367 |
Ownership alignment policy:
- Director share ownership guideline: 5x base retainer ($525,000) within five years; includes direct shares, deferred phantom shares, and unvested service-based RSUs. As of the 2024 review, all non-employee directors met the guideline or had time remaining to comply (Weaving joined in 2025) .
Governance Assessment
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Strengths
- Independent director with capital markets depth and sector-specific M&A experience seated on Audit and Compensation & Talent Development—positions aligned to oversight of financial reporting, incentive design, and strategic capital allocation .
- Audit Committee Financial Expert designation enhances financial oversight credibility; all NYSE-required committees are fully independent, supporting governance quality .
- No related-party transactions requiring review since 2024; explicit prohibition on hedging/pledging reduces misalignment risk .
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Watch items
- As a newly appointed director, beneficial ownership was zero at the March 20, 2025 record date; alignment expected to increase through mandatory deferred equity and initial/annual equity awards over time, subject to vesting .
- External public directorship at APA Corporation creates sector overlap; no specific conflicts disclosed, but continued monitoring for interlocks or transactions is prudent .
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Director compensation structure
- Mix emphasizes cash retainers plus time-based equity; absence of performance-conditioned director equity is standard but places greater weight on ownership guideline compliance to reinforce alignment .