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Pool Corp adds ex-Constellium CEO Jean-Marc Germain to board, expanding it to nine directors
POOL CORP
- Board appointed Jean-Marc Germain as director effective September 30, 2026; he will serve until the 2027 annual meeting, when he stands for shareholder election.
- Board size increased from eight to nine directors; Germain was appointed to the Strategic Planning Committee.
- Germain was CEO of Constellium SE from 2016 to 2025 and now serves as Special Advisor to its board; previously CEO of Algeco Scotsman Global (2012-2016).
- Earlier roles at Novelis, Alcan, Pechiney, GE Capital and Bain & Co.; since 2021 an independent director of NYSE-listed GrafTech International (EAF).
- Board determined Germain is independent under Nasdaq listing requirements; he receives standard non-employee director compensation plus a pro-rated annual cash retainer.