Company: DBRG
Filing Date: 2025-04-17
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001558370-25-004974
Chunk: 16

Company: DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-04-17
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 16
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 Ethics on our website. Director Independence Of our 9 directors being nominated for election by our Board, our Board affirmatively determined that each of the following eight director nominees is independent under the NYSE listing standards:

| ■ James Keith Brown       |   | ■ Nancy A. Curtin   |
| ■ Jeannie H. Diefenderfer | ​ | ■ Gregory J. McCray |
| ■ Sháka Rasheed           | ​ | ■ Dale Anne Reiss   |
| ■ Ian Schapiro            | ​ | ■ David M. Tolley   |

In determining director independence, our Board considered whether or not each director or nominee has a direct or indirect material relationship with the Company and has otherwise complied with the requirements for independence under the applicable NYSE rules. Marc C. Ganzi is not independent, as Mr. Ganzi is our Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Fosheim was previously determined to be independent during his period of service on the Board in 2024.

16 |DIGITALBRIDGE 2025 PROXY STATEMENT

PROPOSAL NO. 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Board Leadership Structure Our Board has appointed Ms. Curtin as our independent, non-executive Chairperson of the Board. As Chairperson of the Board, Ms. Curtin:

| ■ | presides over all meetings of the Board (including executive sessions of the independent directors) and stockholders, |

| ■ | reviews and approves meeting agendas, meeting schedules and other information, |

| ■ | acts as a liaison between |

| (1) | the outside directors and management, including the Chief Executive Officer, |

| (2) | among independent directors, and |

| (3) | between interested third parties and the Board, |

| ■ | serves as the focal point of communication to the Board regarding management plans and initiatives, |

| ■ | ensures that the role between Board oversight and management operations is respected, |

| ■ | consults on stockholder engagement and governance matters, and |

| ■ | performs such other duties as the Board requires from time to time. |

Our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ganzi, is responsible for working with the Board in setting the Company’s strategic direction and day-to-day leadership and performance. Mr. Ganzi has substantial experience, knowledge and relationships in the digital infrastructure and investment management industries and our Board believes that having the Chairperson role as a separate position allows Mr. Ganzi to focus on continued execution of the Company’s business plan, which will best serve the