Mr. Alexander, a Certified Public Accountant (inactive), also brings significant experience in technology and operations. Mr. Alexander's technological expertise provides the Audit Committee with valuable insights in its oversight of the Company's technology initiatives and cybersecurity and data privacy program. Mr. Alexander's board service with organizations such as the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation, Euroclear, LCH.Clearnet, the European Securities Clearing Corporation, the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, and the Participants Trust Company, has equipped him with extensive experience in corporate and market governance.