Core Insights - JUST Capital has appointed six new members to its board of directors, enhancing its leadership and expertise in technology, research, communications, and corporate strategy [1][2][4] Group 1: New Board Members - Mehdi Ansari is a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, specializing in intellectual property and technology, particularly in AI [7][8] - Jonathan Auerbach has over 30 years of experience in technology and financial services, previously serving as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at PayPal, where he led significant initiatives including the launch of PayPal USD [9][10][12] - Laxman Narasimhan, former CEO of Starbucks and Reckitt, brings extensive experience in leading global brands and driving digital transformation [14][15][16] - Franz Paasche, EVP of Corporate Affairs at Verizon, has over 30 years of experience in public affairs and communications, previously holding leadership roles at Columbia University and PayPal [19][20][21] - Stephanie Stahl is a seasoned business leader and executive coach with a strong background in marketing and strategy, serving on multiple public company boards [23][25][26] - Charles C.Y. Wang is a professor at Harvard Business School, focusing on corporate governance and valuation, with extensive research published in leading academic journals [27][29] Group 2: Organizational Goals and Developments - The new board members will support JUST Capital's transformation into an AI-powered corporate intelligence platform, set to launch its JUST Intelligence platform in 2026 [2][4] - JUST Capital aims to provide C-suites and boards with insights on stakeholder performance, competitive benchmarking, and strategic guidance on critical issues [4][5] - The organization has already improved job quality for 2.6 million workers and reached over 30 million Americans through media partnerships [5]