Emily Rollins
About Emily Rollins
Independent director of Xometry (XMTR) since March 2021; age 55; Class III director with term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Former Audit & Assurance Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP (1992–2020). Currently chairs XMTR’s Audit Committee and is designated the audit committee financial expert; the Board affirms her independence under Nasdaq standards .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | Audit & Assurance Partner | 1992–2020 | Led complex audit/reporting processes for technology/media companies |
| 3E & J LLC dba Town Square NW Austin, Texas | Managing Member | Not disclosed | Private business role |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committee/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolby Laboratories, Inc. | Director; Audit Committee Chair | Feb 2021–present | Audit chair |
| McAfee Corp. | Director (prior) | Oct 2021–Mar 2022 | Company acquired Mar 2022 |
| Science 37 Holdings, Inc. | Director (prior) | Oct 2021–Mar 2024 | Company acquired Mar 2024 |
| Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | Board member | Not disclosed | Non-profit role |
| Austin Healthcare Council | Board member | Not disclosed | Non-profit role |
| Several private companies | Director | Not disclosed | Private company boards |
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board affirmatively determined Rollins is independent; committee independence (Audit, Compensation, Nominating/Gov) also satisfied .
- Committee assignments: Audit Committee Chair; Audit Committee financial expert; committee met 5 times in 2024 .
- Board engagement: Board held nine meetings in 2024; each director attended at least 75% of Board and applicable committee meetings; all directors attended the 2024 Annual Meeting; independent directors held four executive sessions .
- Board leadership: Independent Chair of the Board (Fabio Rosati), separate from CEO .
| Committee | Membership | Chair | 2024 Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit | Emily Rollins; Roy Azevedo; Katharine Weymouth | Rollins | 5 |
| Compensation | Deborah Bial; Ranjana Clark; Fabio Rosati | Clark | 6 |
| Nominating & Corporate Governance | Deborah Bial; Fabio Rosati; Katharine Weymouth | Weymouth | 3 |
Fixed Compensation
- Policy: 2024 non‑employee director cash retainer $35,000; Audit Committee chair retainer $20,000 (in lieu of member fee); option to convert cash fees to RSUs; annual director RSU refresher grant value $175,000, vesting on Jan 1 following grant .
- 2025 updates: Base cash retainer increased to $45,000; independent Board chair cash retainer $90,000; committee member/chair fees unchanged; initial director RSU $350,000 (or as determined), vesting over 3 years; annual RSU refresher remains $175,000 .
- 2024 actuals for Rollins: Cash fees $59,000; Stock awards $164,592; Total $223,592. Rollins did not elect to receive cash fees in RSUs (0 converted) .
| Component (2024) | Amount ($) |
|---|---|
| Cash fees | 59,000 |
| Stock awards (grant-date fair value) | 164,592 |
| Total | 223,592 |
Performance Compensation
- Director equity structure: Time-based RSUs per policy; no performance-based metrics disclosed for director equity; refresher RSUs vest on January 1 following grant; directors may elect RSU in lieu of cash fees vesting quarterly .
- Outstanding director awards (as of 12/31/2024):
| Equity Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Stock awards outstanding | 5,416 |
| Options outstanding | 45,000 |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- Current public company: Dolby Laboratories (Audit Chair) .
- Prior public companies: McAfee (ceased upon acquisition Mar 2022), Science 37 (ceased upon acquisition Mar 2024) .
- Potential interlock/conflict consideration: XMTR changed principal auditor from KPMG to Deloitte in March 2025 and seeks shareholder ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for FY2025; Rollins is former Deloitte partner and Audit Committee Chair. The Audit Committee reports it assessed auditor independence per PCAOB/SEC requirements and recommended inclusion of audited financials; Board recommends ratification of Deloitte .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Financial expertise: Designated audit committee financial expert; deep audit/reporting experience from Deloitte .
- Industry exposure: Technology/media audits; marketplace/platform governance via Dolby and prior boards .
- Education: B.A. in Accounting and International Relations, Claremont McKenna College .
Equity Ownership
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total beneficial ownership (Class A) | 55,457 shares (<1%) |
| Directly held shares | 10,457 |
| Options exercisable within 60 days | 45,000 |
| Ownership as % of Class A shares outstanding | <1% |
| Hedging/pledging | Company policy prohibits hedging, derivatives, short selling, margin purchases, and pledging of company stock |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent director; Audit Committee Chair and designated financial expert; robust attendance and engagement (≥75% attendance; 9 Board meetings; audit met 5x; independent executive sessions 4x) .
- Alignment: Director compensation mix emphasizes equity (stock awards $164,592 vs cash $59,000); annual RSU refresher vests annually, supporting long-term alignment; no hedging/pledging permitted by policy .
- Shareholder signals: 2024 say-on-pay approval ~97%, indicating broad support for compensation governance practices (company-level indicator) .
- Potential RED FLAGS to monitor: Auditor transition to Deloitte while Audit Chair is a former Deloitte partner could present perceived conflict; company discloses independence evaluation and Audit Committee oversight, and Board seeks ratification of Deloitte for FY2025. Investors may scrutinize safeguards (pre-approval, independence assessments) and audit quality metrics post-change .
- Overall: Governance disclosures support board effectiveness and independence; equity ownership is modest but policy-driven equity retainer improves alignment; continued transparency around auditor independence and absence of related-party transactions involving Rollins supports investor confidence .