M. Burns

Director/Board Member at ETSY, INC.

Net worth: 39 M $ as of 31/05/2026

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Michele Burns currently serves as Independent Director at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. since 2011, Independent Director at Etsy, Inc. since 2014, Director at Goldman Sachs Capital Partners since 2011, Director at Circle Internet Financial Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Anheuser-Busch InBev NV since 2016, Director at Circle Internet Financial LLC (Massachusetts), and Independent Director at Circle Internet Group, Inc. since 2013.
Former positions include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Mercer, Inc. in 2011, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Mercer LLC from 2006 to 2012, CEO-Retirement Policy Center at Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. from 2011 to 2014, Independent Director at Cisco Systems, Inc. from 2003 to 2023, Independent Director at Walmart, Inc. from 2011 to 2013, Independent Director at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2014 to 2018, Treasurer & Executive Director at Elton John AIDS Foundation, Inc., Director at Ivan Allen Co., Director at Orbitz LLC, Independent Director at Anheuser-Busch InBev SA, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Delta Air Lines, Inc. from 2000 to 2004, Chief Financial & Restructuring Officer at GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc. from 2004 to 2006, Manager at GenOn Mid-Atlantic LLC, Senior Partner at Arthur Andersen LLP from 1991 to 1999, Manager at GenOn Americas Generation LLC, and Chief Financial Officer at NRG Americas, Inc. Education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Georgia.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
0.14%	03/06/2026	328,540 ( 0.14% )	37 M $	31/05/2026
ETSY, INC. 0.02%	09/06/2026	24,697 ( 0.02% )	2 M $	31/05/2026
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. -.--%	02/03/2026	0 ( -.--% )	- $	31/05/2026

M. Burns active positions

Companies	Position	Start
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.	Director/Board Member	27/10/2011
ETSY, INC.	Director/Board Member	01/03/2014
ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SA/NV	Director/Board Member	28/09/2016
Goldman Sachs Capital Partners Goldman Sachs Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Goldman Sachs Capital Partners focuses on investments globally. It seeks long-term capital appreciation by committing equity to high-quality companies with superior management in a variety of situations, including LBOs, recapitalizations, stressed/distressed investments and growth investments to fund acquisition or expansion with an investment size ranging from $50 to $800 million and above. The firm invests across a range of industries in different forms of private equity instruments. Individual transactions vary considerably by industry, overall capital structure, geography, currency, stage of development, size and exit strategy.	Private Equity Investor	01/10/2011
Circle Internet Financial Ltd. Circle Internet Financial Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as a crypto finance company that provides crypto-coins and offers OTC trading services	Director/Board Member	-
Circle Internet Financial, Inc. Circle Internet Financial, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a stable coin powering global finance platform that enables businesses to offer payment connectivity and dollar-backed financial services	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of M. Burns

Companies	Position	End
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.	Director/Board Member	06/12/2023
ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	Director/Board Member	08/05/2018
WALMART INC.	Director/Board Member	07/06/2013
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Private companies	23
Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco Systems, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs and sells networking, security, collaboration, cloud management hardware & applications to securely connect industries and communities	Electronic Technology
Delta Air Lines, Inc. Delta Air Lines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides scheduled air transportation for passengers, freight, and mail services	Transportation
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides risk management advisory and insurance services	Finance
Walmart, Inc. Walmart, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates retail and wholesale stores & e-Commerce websites that sells grocery, general merchandise, health and wellness products	Retail Trade
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company that develops life-changing therapies for people living with rare disorders	Health Technology
GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc. GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in electricity generation and distribution	Utilities
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking, asset, wealth management and platform services	Finance
GenOn Mid-Atlantic LLC GenOn Mid-Atlantic LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries generates electricity	Utilities
Elton John AIDS Foundation, Inc. Elton John AIDS Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS and educational programs targeted at HIV/AIDS prevention	Commercial Services
Etsy, Inc. Etsy, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates an online marketplace for buying and selling of handmade and vintage goods	Retail Trade
Ivan Allen Co. Ivan Allen Co. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in manufacturing & designing interior accessories like office tables, chairs, etc	Commercial Services
Arthur Andersen LLP Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services	Commercial Services
Mercer, Inc. Mercer, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management and human resources consulting services	Commercial Services
University of Georgia University of Georgia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Goldman Sachs Capital Partners Goldman Sachs Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Goldman Sachs Capital Partners focuses on investments globally. It seeks long-term capital appreciation by committing equity to high-quality companies with superior management in a variety of situations, including LBOs, recapitalizations, stressed/distressed investments and growth investments to fund acquisition or expansion with an investment size ranging from $50 to $800 million and above. The firm invests across a range of industries in different forms of private equity instruments. Individual transactions vary considerably by industry, overall capital structure, geography, currency, stage of development, size and exit strategy.	Finance
Mercer LLC Mercer LLC Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides risk, strategy and people advisory services	Finance
Orbitz LLC Orbitz LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides travelling support services	Consumer Services
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA /Old/ Anheuser-Busch InBev SA /Old/ Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages	Consumer Non-Durables
NRG Americas, Inc. NRG Americas, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Produces thermal energy	Utilities
GenOn Americas Generation LLC GenOn Americas Generation LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates and distributes electric power	Utilities
Circle Internet Financial Ltd. Circle Internet Financial Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as a crypto finance company that provides crypto-coins and offers OTC trading services	Finance
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures and distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages	Consumer Non-Durables
Circle Internet Financial, Inc. Circle Internet Financial, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a stable coin powering global finance platform that enables businesses to offer payment connectivity and dollar-backed financial services	Technology Services