Encompass Health Corporation today announced the appointment of Kevin J. O’Connor to the Encompass Health Board of Directors.
In addition, for some time, its Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee has been focused on crafting an orderly and gradual plan for director succession and refreshment. In connection with Encompass Health’s previously announced Board refreshment process, the Company announced that five directors, Yvonne M. Curl, Charles M. Elson, Leo I. Higdon, Jr., John E. Maupin, Jr., and L. Edward Shaw, Jr., will be retiring from its Board at this year’s annual meeting of stockholders and will not stand for re-election. Accordingly, following the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, the Encompass Health Board will be comprised of 11 directors, 10 of whom will be independent and five of whom will have been appointed in the last three years, bringing a broad mix of skills, perspectives, experience, tenure and diversity to promote and support the Company’s long-term strategy.
Mr. O’Connor joins the Encompass Health Board with significant experience in compliance, regulatory and governmental affairs matters and risk management. Mr. O’Connor currently serves as senior vice president, chief legal officer of Carrier Global Corporation, a leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. He also brings healthcare experience having chaired the board of Trinity Health of New England, an integrated healthcare system. Prior to joining Carrier in 2020, he served as chief legal officer of Point72 Asset Management. He has also held a number of roles in the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
“We are pleased that Kevin, an extremely accomplished and respected executive, will bring a wide and diverse range of skills and experiences to our Board,” said Leo I. Higdon Jr., chairman of Encompass Health’s Board of Directors. “The appointment of Kevin reflects our commitment to maintaining a strong board and the Company’s position as the leading provider of post-acute healthcare services in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.”
“I am excited to join the Encompass Health Board and help advance the Company’s commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective integrated care,” said Mr. O’Connor. “The Company is a recognized leader in the healthcare industry.”
Mark J. Tarr, president, chief executive officer and a member of the Board, commented: “On behalf of the Board and the Company, I would like to thank Lee, Yvonne, Charles, John and Ed for their many years of distinguished and valuable service on the Encompass Board. Their many contributions, including agreeing to extend their terms to help us recruit and transition to an excellent slate of new directors, have helped to position the Company for continuing success and value creation.”
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