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Duolingo appoints gaming veteran Bonnie Ross to board of directors
Duolingo, Inc.
- Bonnie Ross appointed as Class II director effective Dec 5, 2024; term expires at 2026 annual meeting.
- 30-year Microsoft veteran, former head of Halo franchise with over $6B in consumer spend.
- Ross joins Compensation Committee and M&A Committee of the board.
- Receives initial $360K RSU award vesting over 3 years plus cash retainers ($35K board, $7.5K comp, $4K M&A).
- CEO Luis von Ahn cites her expertise in making learning fun and building global franchises.