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Consistent with its charter, the Nominating Committee places a great deal of importance on identifying candidates having a variety of views and
perspectives arising out of their individual experiences, professional expertise, educational background, and skills. In considering candidates for our board, the
Nominating Committee considers the totality of each candidate's credentials in the context of this standard.
The Nominating Committee considers candidates recommended by our stockholders, using the same key factors described above for purposes of its
evaluation. A stockholder who wishes to recommend a prospective nominee for our board should notify the Corporate Secretary in writing with supporting
material that the stockholder considers appropriate. The Nominating Committee considers whether to nominate any person nominated by a stockholder
pursuant to the provisions of our bylaws relating to stockholder nominations that permit stockholder to nominate directors for election at an annual stockholder
meeting. To nominate a director, the stockholder must deliver the information required by our bylaws. Our bylaw provisions relating to the nomination of
directors by our stockholders were adopted on July 10, 2013 upon the closing of the SoftBank Merger.
Our board believes that the above
- mentioned attributes, along with the leadership skills and other experience of our board members described below,
provide us with a diverse range of perspectives and judgment necessary to guide our strategies and monitor their execution.
Mr. Son
’ s vast experience in the telecommunications industry, including his successes in Japan disrupting telecom duopolies, is valuable to Sprint.
As part of the SoftBank Merger, it was determined that Mr. Son, because of his interest as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SoftBank, our controlling
stockholder, would be appointed to our board. Mr. Son provides expertise, leadership and strategic direction to the Sprint board.
Mr. Fisher was selected because he possesses particular knowledge and experience in technology industries, strategic planning and leadership of
complex organizations, including other public corporations.
Mr. Bennett has extensive knowledge of the capital markets and other financial and operational issues from his experiences as a principal financial
officer and president and chief executive officer of Liberty Media, which allows him to provide an invaluable perspective to our board's discussions on financial
and operational matters.
Mr. Bethune has extensive experience serving as a chief executive officer and director of large international corporations, which provides our board a
perspective of someone familiar with all facets of an international enterprise. He has extensive experience in developing and implementing strategies and policies
for the acquisition and development of employee talent.
Mr. Claure was selected because of his experience making Brightstar one of the largest global distribution, services, and innovation companies in the
telecommunications industry. His experience in the telecommunications industry provides a valuable perspective to our board.
Mr. Hesse, as our President and Chief Executive Officer, provides our board with unparalleled insight into our company's operations, and his
36 years of experience in the telecommunications industry provides substantial knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing our company.
Mr. Ianna's technical background and expertise, and his vast experience in the telecommunications industry as an executive and director for a diverse
array of enterprises, allows him to provide a unique perspective to our board on a wide variety of issues.
Adm. Mullen brings to our board extensive senior leadership experience gained over his 43
- year career in the U.S. military. As Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, the highest ranking officer in the U.S. military, Adm. Mullen led the armed forces during a critical period of transition, overseeing two active war
zones. Adm. Mullen
’ s experience and relationships within the government allow him to lead our Government Security Committee and provide guidance on
national security matters impacting the telecommunications industry. Adm. Mullen has deep experience in leading change in complex organizations, executive
development and succession planning, diversity implementation, crisis management, strategic planning, budget policy, risk management, and technical
innovation, which are important to the oversight of Sprint
’ s business and will allow him to make a significant contribution to our board.
Ms. Tucker brings to our board expertise relevant to a large telecommunications company, including her business experience and executive
leadership expertise. These skills and experience are the result of her education,
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ability and willingness to devote the time and attention necessary to be an effective director - all in the context of an assessment of the needs of
our board at that point in time.