Patrick A. Cozza

A National Association of Corporate Directors Leadership Fellow and independent board member with extensive board leadership in ten public, private equity (PE) and non-profit boards spanning over 20 years, as well as prior chairman and CEO of internal HSBC PLC company boards. Has served on the boards of public and private companies (Compensation Chair, Audit and Nominating and Governance Committee member) as well as three non-profits. Helped lead the successful transformation of PE led Franchise Group Inc. (FRG) as Chairman of the Special Committee and member of the Transaction Committee (only non-PE member), helping take the company from $.3B to $4B+ in revenues and market cap from $.2M to $2B+. Fulfills all NASDAQ audit committee requirements. As an NACD board member, has significant knowledge of ESG processes and methodology to enhance board governance. Works exceedingly well with all PE company stakeholders. Expert in crafting a long-term strategy for turn around scenarios necessary to translate that vision into execution, by working with the CEO and board to align great people, technology, and opportunity at the board level. Led global businesses for 20 years at HSBC (market cap $120B) as business Chairman, CEO, CFO and President, as an impactful and dynamic global leader with year after year success achieving or beating profit objectives while balancing risk, compliance and board governance requirements within turnaround, new and continuing business environments. For the past five years held the position of Executive in Residence and Lecturer, Wealth Management, at the Silberman College of Business, Fairleigh Dickinson University.