Company: GEF
Filing Date: 2025-01-10
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0000043920-25-000004
Chunk: 19

Company: GREIF, INC
Filing Date: 2025-01-10
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 19
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 believe their varied backgrounds contribute to an effective and well-balanced Board. Listed below is a summary of the combined skills and attributes of our Board:

| Leadership                 |     | Directors with senior leadership experience in complex public, private and government organizations, whether as an officer or board member, are better able to oversee the management of the Company. This experience brings perspective in analyzing and overseeing the execution of important operational issues and developing strategy to drive change and growth. Directors with leadership experience generally possess strong abilities to motivate and manage others and to recognize and develop leadership skills in others. |
| Governance/Board Service   |     | Directors with corporate governance experience gained from service on company boards provide valuable insight into the dynamics and operations of the Board and the impact that governance and compensation decisions have on the Company and stockholders. This supports the Company's goals of strong corporate governance practices through Board and management accountability, transparency, legal and regulatory compliance and protection of stockholder interests.                                                             |
| International              |     | Directors with international or global markets experience bring valuable knowledge and perspective of global industry dynamics to the Company, including exposure to different cultural perspectives and practices and different political and regulatory environments. This provides critical insight into the scope of opportunities and risk related to our international operations.                                                                                                                                               |
| Manufacturing/Supply Chain |     | Directors with experience and responsibility for managing or overseeing the manufacturing operations and supply chain logistics of a company gain extensive experience with maximizing operational performance and efficiencies while managing expenses and can provide insight and guidance in connection with strategy to deliver cost savings and fuel growth through sustainable means.                                                                                                                                            |
| Accounting/Finance         |     | Directors with an understanding of accounting, financial reporting, capital allocation processes and financial markets are essential to ensuring effective oversight of the Company's financial resources and processes and providing valuable advice and insights with respect to establishing a successful capital strategy critical to our ongoing success.                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Strategy/M&A               |     | Directors with strategic planning and merger and acquisition experience are able to provide insight as we identify the best strategic manner in which to expand our business and drive growth either through innovative strategic initiatives or acquisitions and other business ventures. Such individuals can provide valuable guidance on how to develop a strategic plan and oversee the execution of key strategic initiatives and evaluating our progress of those initiatives.                                                  |
| Risk Management            |     | Directors with risk management and compliance oversight experience can provide valuable insight and guide the Board and management in executing its responsibilities to identify, evaluate and understand the various risks and the magnitude of those risks facing the Company and ensure there are appropriate