WW International Appoints Two Independent Directors with Consumer, Digital, and Turnaround Expertise

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WW International has appointed Lisa Gavales and Sue E. Gove as independent directors, increasing the board size to six and bringing in expertise crucial for the company's ongoing transformation.

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• New Independent Directors Appointed

  Lisa Gavales and Sue E. Gove were unanimously elected as independent directors to the Board of WW International, effective April 7, 2026.

• Board Size Increased

  In connection with these appointments, the Board approved an increase in its size to six members.

• Strategic Expertise Added

  The new directors bring extensive experience in consumer, digital, and turnaround strategies, which is critical for the company's ongoing transformation and post-bankruptcy operations.

• Standard Director Compensation

  Ms. Gavales and Ms. Gove will receive the company's standard non-employee director compensation, including an annual cash retainer and eligibility for an annual equity grant.

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This filing announces the appointment of two highly experienced independent directors, Lisa Gavales and Sue E. Gove, to WW International's Board. This move is particularly significant given the company's recent emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the major leadership transition announced just days prior (April 3, 2026), which included the resignations of the CEO and Chief Legal Officer. The addition of directors with deep consumer, digital, and turnaround expertise is a positive step towards stabilizing leadership and guiding the company through its strategic transformation in the 'GLP-1 era'. The expansion of the board to six members also suggests a commitment to robust governance and diverse perspectives during this critical period.