Playboy Appoints Jennifer Cabalquinto to 7-Member Board, Restoring Nasdaq Compliance
PLBY•Playboy has appointed finance executive Jennifer Cabalquinto to its Board, restoring it to seven directors and majority independent status, meeting Nasdaq independent director rules. Cabalquinto brings CFO roles at 2K and Golden State Warriors and board experience at KQED and American Century, bolstering governance and oversight for Playboy’s licensing growth.
1. Board Appointment and Nasdaq Compliance
Playboy has named Jennifer Cabalquinto as an independent director, filling a vacant seat and restoring the Board to seven members with a majority of independent directors, thereby complying with Nasdaq’s independent director requirements.
2. Cabalquinto’s Extensive Financial Governance Background
Cabalquinto currently chairs KQED’s board and heads the Audit Committee for American Century Investments California funds. She previously served as Audit Committee Chair at Sabio Holdings and was CFO at Take-Two Interactive’s 2K publishing label (2021–2023) and Golden State Warriors Sports, LLC (2013–2020), overseeing finance, accounting and strategic finance initiatives.
3. Strategic Oversight and Growth Implications
Her appointment adds deep expertise in audit, risk management and finance, expected to enhance oversight of Playboy’s licensing, digital content and hospitality operations and support disciplined execution of the Company’s growth strategy.
