Board Committees
Audit/Finance Committee
Overview: The Audit / Finance Committee reviews Acxiom’s financial statements and financial reporting processes, approves our systems of internal accounting and financial controls, and oversees Acxiom's risk management functions. This Committee is responsible for the engagement of the independent auditors who perform the annual independent audit of our financial statements and who report directly to the Committee. In addition, the Committee oversees our internal audit function and various legal compliance programs. The Committee also has full authority to investigate the financial and business affairs of Acxiom and oversees, reviews, analyzes and monitors financial matters pertaining to the Company. It assists the Board in long-range strategic planning and recommends financial policies and goals that support the mission of the Company.
Acxiom Corporation Audit/Finance Committee Charter
Members:
Kevin M. Twomey – Chair
William T. Dillard II
Richard P. Fox
Ann Die Hasselmo
Compensation Committee
Overview: The Compensation Committee annually reviews and approves goals and objectives for the Company Leader, evaluates the Company Leader’s performance, and sets his compensation level based on this evaluation. This Committee also approves the compensation for the rest of the Company Leadership Team. In addition, the Committee approves certain other compensation plans and administers our stock option plans.
Acxiom Corporation Compensation Committee Charter
Members:
William J. Henderson – Chair
William T. Dillard II
Richard P. Fox
Kevin M. Twomey
Governance/Nominating Committee
Overview: The Governance / Nominating Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending to the Board the following: corporate governance principles; a management succession plan; the structure of Board committees; the annual compensation of directors; ethics compliance programs; and director orientation and education programs. In addition, this Committee is charged with reviewing and approving transactions between the Company and any of its officers, directors or affiliates. The Committee also is responsible for developing and overseeing an annual self-evaluation program for the Board. The Committee assists the Board by identifying qualified Board candidates and recommends nominees for director to the Board.
Acxiom Corporation Governance/Nominating Committee Charter
Members:
Ann Die Hasselmo – Chair
Jerry D. Gramaglia
William J. Henderson
Clark M. Kokich
Executive Committee
Overview: The Executive Committee implements the policy decisions of the full Board and handles routine matters which arise during the interim periods in between Board meetings in keeping with the authority which has been delegated to the Executive Committee by the Board.
Acxiom Corporation Executive Committee Charter
Members:
Scott E. Howe – Chair
Jerry D. Gramaglia
Kevin M. Twomey
Technology & Innovation Committee
Overview:The Technology & Innovation Committee oversees and provides counsel to the Board and management on matters of innovation, technology, strategy and M&A. The Committee is responsible for assisting management in its efforts to ensure that world-class technology, science and innovation are developed and leveraged throughout the Company. This Committee also assists the Board by providing understanding, clarification and validation of the fundamental technical and strategic direction of the Company. The Committee evaluates proposals for technology and innovation investment, providing counsel and advice to management and the Board.
Acxiom CorporationTechnology & Innovation Committee Charter
Members:
Clark M. Kokich – Chair
John L. Battelle
Timothy R. Cadogan
William J. Henderson