FIGS, Inc. announced the appointment of Melanie Whelan to its board of directors as an independent director, effective January 1, 2025. Ms. Whelan brings extensive executive leadership experience in the consumer space, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer of SoulCycle Inc. from 2015 to 2019.
Ms. Whelan will assume the role of Chair of the Board’s Compensation Committee and will also join the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Her background, particularly in scaling physical presence, is expected to be valuable as FIGS continues to develop its retail strategy through Community Hubs.
Concurrently, A.G. Lafley will be resigning from the Board, effective December 31, 2024, after serving since April 2022. The changes aim to enhance the Board's expertise and strategic oversight as the company pursues its growth initiatives.
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