Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for providing strategic thought partnership to management and possesses the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business of the Corporation between meetings of the Board. 

Committee Responsibilities:  

• Provides input and feedback to the CEO/President and Senior Leadership of PNY on strategy 

• Reviews and discusses progress on the Board’s internal equity commitments with committee co-chairs 

• Designated members of the Executive Committee annually review the CEO/President’s performance and make salary recommendations to the full board 

• Votes on organizational policies, statements, and other PNY business of a time sensitive nature between board meetings (except that the Executive Committee may not approve changes that require a meeting of the membership) 

• Does not elect new members to the Board, nor does it fill vacancies on the Board 

Committee membership: 

The Executive Committee is elected by a majority of the entire Board. The Executive Committee consists entirely of current board members. The Committee consists of the Chair (who also serves as the Chair of the Board), two Vice Chairs, the Treasurer (who also serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee) and the Secretary of the Board.  

Meeting Schedule:  

The Executive Committee meets four times a year between September and May.  

For more information, please contact Amy Chen, Senior Manager and Board Secretary, at achen@philanthropynewyork.org