Weight Watchers Names Lisa Gavales and Sue Gove to Six-Member Board
Weight Watchers appointed Lisa Gavales and Sue Gove as independent directors, bringing its total independent board to six members effective April 7, 2026. Gavales offers digital commerce and brand engagement expertise, while Gove adds operational and financial leadership from her CEO roles at Bed Bath & Beyond and Vitamin World.
1. New Board Appointments
Effective April 7, 2026, Weight Watchers appointed Lisa Gavales and Sue Gove as independent directors, expanding its board to six fully independent members who will stand for election at the 2026 annual meeting.
2. Lisa Gavales Background
Gavales brings over 30 years of consumer and retail leadership, including roles as Chief Marketing Officer at Express, Interim CEO of Bluestem Group, and Chair of the Office of the CEO at Destination Maternity, with deep expertise in digital commerce and brand engagement.
3. Sue Gove Background
Gove adds extensive operational and financial acumen from her tenure as president and CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond, as well as leadership roles at Vitamin World and Golfsmith International, and ongoing board service at LKQ Corporation.
4. Governance Impact and Strategic Support
The appointments reinforce Weight Watchers’ governance framework as it advances its transformation strategy, with Gavales’ e-commerce insights and Gove’s financial oversight expected to bolster member acquisition efforts and resource prioritization.