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Weight Watchers Appoints Lisa Gavales and Sue Gove to Board of Directors

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  • WW International, Inc. appointed Lisa Gavales & Sue Gove as independent Board of Directors members effective April 7, 2026.
  • Both directors will serve until the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders & are expected to stand for election at that time.
  • Following these appointments, the Board consists of six directors, all of whom are independent.
  • Lisa Gavales brings 30+ years of consumer & retail experience, including roles as Chair of the Office of the CEO at Destination Maternity, Interim CEO of Bluestem Group, & CMO at Express.
  • Sue Gove brings commercial leadership & financial acumen, most recently serving as President & CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond, with prior CEO, COO, & CFO roles at Vitamin World & Golfsmith International.
  • Board Chairman Gene Davis stated the appointments support the Company's transformation into a premier global destination for weight health & long-term shareholder value.
  • Nominating Committee Chairman Nikolaj Sjoqvist noted Gavales' e-commerce expertise will drive growth & member acquisition, while Gove's experience will ensure resource prioritization.
  • Gavales expressed admiration for the Weight Watchers brand & plans to leverage her background to advance digital health offerings.
  • Gove highlighted the brand's recent transformation & pledged support for financial oversight & strategic execution.
  • Weight Watchers describes itself as a global leader in science-backed weight management offering an integrated system including GLP-1 medications, technology, & human support.