Compass, Inc. announced a series of leadership changes to its Board of Directors, including the resignation of Charles E. Phillips and the appointment of technology executive Sissie L. Hsiao.
On October 7, 2026, Charles E. Phillips, Jr., a member of the Board since August 2020 and Lead Independent Director since February 2021, notified the Company of his resignation effective October 9, 2026. Mr. Phillips resigned to devote more time to commitments outside the real estate industry, and the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company.
In connection with Mr. Phillips' departure, the Board appointed Frank Martell, a current member since November 2021, as the new Lead Independent Director. The Board also selected Steven Sordello, a current member since November 2020, to serve as the Chairperson of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
On October 12, 2026, the Board appointed Sissie L. Hsiao as a director effective October 14, 2026, filling the vacancy created by Mr. Phillips' resignation. Ms. Hsiao was also appointed to the Compensation Committee. She will serve as a Class II director with a term expiring at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders in 2029.
Ms. Hsiao is a former Google executive with over two decades of experience in consumer technology. Most recently, from 2021 to 2025, she served as Vice President and General Manager of the Gemini app, Assistant, and Speech at Google. Previously, she led Google’s Display, Video, and App Advertising businesses from 2012 to 2021. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Bumble Inc. since October 2023.
