Anne Sheehan

Anne Sheehan

Former Chair of Investor Advisory Committee, Securities and Exchange Commission
Independent Director

Public Company Directorships

  • Janus Henderson Group PLC (NYSE: JHG), a global active asset manager, 2022 – present
  • Cohn Robbins Holding Company, a special purpose acquisition company, 2020 – 2022
  • L Brands, Inc., the former parent company of VS&Co, 2019 – 2021

Professional Experience

  • Senior Advisor, PJT Partners, a global advisory-focused investment bank, 2018 – present
  • Founder, Investor Stewardship Group, a collective of institutional investors that introduced a framework for principles-based corporate governance, 2017
  • Chair of Investor Advisory Committee, Securities and Exchange Commission, 2012 – 2020
  • Director of Corporate Governance, The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), 2008 – 2018
  • Chief Deputy Director for Policy, California Department of Finance, 2004 – 2008

Key Skills and Qualifications

  • Corporate Governance
  • Investor Relations
  • Sustainability
  • Human Capital Management
  • Executive Compensation
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance

What does Anne Sheehan bring to the VS&Co Board?

Anne is a renowned governance expert, having served as Chair of the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee for eight years and as Director of Corporate Governance at CalSTRS, one of the largest pension funds in the United States, for ten years. In these and other roles, Anne was a leader in navigating complex legislative, regulatory, and shareholder relations affairs. Anne is a founder of the Investor Stewardship Group and serves on the advisory boards of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware and the Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford Law School. Anne utilizes her deep knowledge, understanding of investor perspectives, and experience in all aspects of corporate governance to lead the Nominating and Governance Committee and provide valuable insight to the Board.

Anne has seen it all when it comes to corporate governance and investor relations. She is a trusted leader in this space and knows the players, options, risks, and opportunities.