The chart below sets forth the composition of NDS's Board of Directors along with the Board's determination as to each Director's independence and his term of serving on the board.
Clicking on the linked name of a Board Member will take you to the NDS Board Biographies page.| Board Member / Occupation | Independent |
Audit |
Member since |
Year term expires |
| Abraham Peled Chairman and CEO NDS Group plc |
1995 |
** |
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| Peter J. Powers Chairman and CEO Powers Global Strategies, LLC |
yes |
 |
2000 |
2010 |
| Nathan Gantcher Director EXOP Capital LLC |
yes |
 |
2004 |
2009 |
| Roger W. Einiger | yes |
|
2004 |
2008 |
| David F. DeVoe CFO News Corporation |
1996 |
* |
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| Lawrence A.
Jacobs SVP and Group General Counsel News Corporation |
2005 |
* |
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| Arthur M.
Siskind News Corporation |
1996 |
* |
= Committee chair =
Committee member
* Director appointed by News Corporation. Such
Director's term is not subject to expiration.
** Director also serving as Chief Executive Officer
of the Company. Such Director's term is not subject to
expiration.
Under the applicable NASDAQ listing standards, NDS is deemed to be a "controlled company" because News Corporation holds more than 50% of the voting power of the Company. Accordingly, the Company is not subject to certain NASDAQ requirements, including the requirement that the Board consist of a majority of independent Directors or the requirement that it maintain independent compensation (or remuneration) and nominating committees.