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Elton John AIDS Foundation welcomes Tobias Hestler, Henry R. Muñoz III, and Joshua Schulman to its Board of Directors
David Furnish , Chair of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, said:
will join the board as Treasurer. He is an experienced FTSE 100 Chief Financial Officer and Non-Executive Director, with international experience in consumer healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and over 30 years' experience as a CFO.
From 2021 to 2024, Tobias was the Group CFO and Executive Board member at Haleon plc, where he led the spin-off and listing of Haleon as an independent company from Pfizer Inc. and GSK plc, coupled with a major portfolio transformation. Previously, he was CFO for GSK's Consumer Healthcare business and also served as Global CFO at Sandoz - Novartis' Generics Business.
Tobias is a passionate mentor and advocate for LGBTQ+ diversity, equity, and inclusion, showcasing the impact of LGBTQ+ leadership at the FTSE board level. He is a member of Deloitte's Next Gen CFO Programme and of London Business School's Future Supply Chain Leaders Programme, and is deeply committed to mentoring and developing the next generation of finance leaders.
Tobias Hestler said:
is an American business leader, Tony and Emmy-winning producer, activist, designer, and philanthropist. Formerly a changemaker in DC, Muñoz recently transitioned his career and now owns the major comedy studio Funny or Die (FOD). He has championed national movements, including Momento Latino, TheDream.US, and Latino Victory, to support the Latino community through awareness, education, and electoral empowerment.
In 2021, Muñoz bought the premier comedy studio Funny or Die (FOD) with the goal of advancing diverse storytelling. Under his leadership, FOD launched CBS's with Taylor Tomlinson , the only female late-night host. Muñoz is also an Emmy-winning producer for and recently debuted his second film which won the Sundance Film Festivals' 2024 U.S. Dramatic Competition.
A Tony-winning producer for , Muñoz also worked on Tony nominated shows , , , and .
He was the Chairman and CEO of Muñoz & Company, one of the largest and oldest minority-owned design practices in the country. Under his leadership, Muñoz & Company pioneered an inclusive approach to architecture, urban planning, and design, winning over 150 juried design awards in the process.
Muñoz also helped establish the Smithsonian American Latino Museum in Washington D.C. , and he was appointed Finance Chair of the DNC by President Obama in 2013, becoming the longest-serving and first Latino and openly gay person in the role. He now holds the title of Finance Chair Emeritus.
is a luxury retail leader with a record of building global brands and driving profitable growth. Since July 2024 , Joshua has served as CEO of British luxury brand Burberry, where he is focused on reigniting brand desire, improving performance, and driving value creation.
Previously, Joshua served as CEO of Michael Kors and prior to that as CEO of Coach, where he led an omnichannel transformation. At Neiman Marcus Group, he was President, Bergdorf Goodman and led the acquisition of MyTheresa.com. As CEO of Jimmy Choo, he collaborated with the Elton John AIDS Foundation on the iconic 'Four Inches' and 'Project PEP' fundraising projects.
He has also served as a Non‐Executive Director for Zimmermann and Farrow & Ball. His prior nonprofit experience includes his role as Vice Chair of the Fashion Division, UJA New York, and serving on the Board of Coach Foundation.
Joshua Schulman said: "It is an honor to join the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Board of Directors and contribute to its inspiring mission. I have long admired the Foundation's work and the transformative difference in the lives of so many. I am eager to bring my experience to help further its impact, and I am committed to supporting the Foundation's ongoing efforts to create a world where everyone affected by HIV and AIDS has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve."
The Elton John AIDS Foundation would like to thank the MBS Group for their involvement with the new board appointments.
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The Elton John AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent AIDS organizations in the world. The Foundation's mission is simple: an end to the AIDS epidemic. The Elton John AIDS Foundation is committed to overcome the stigma, discrimination and neglect that keeps us from ending AIDS. With the mobilisation of our network of generous supporters and partners, we fund local experts across four continents to challenge discrimination, prevent infections and provide treatment as well as influencing governments to end AIDS. www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org
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