The march towards GIL’s May 28 annual meeting took another swerve Monday when GIL announced five new independent directors will take seats on the board effective May 1, including a changeup in the chairmanship, to support new CEO Vince Tyra and the proposed sale of the company. Along with the five appointees, the company also endorsed two members of Browning West’s proposed slate for election at the annual meeting. Monday’s move sees current Chairman Donald Berg departing the board, along with Maryse Bertrand, Shirley Cunningham, Charles Herington and Craig Leavitt. Tim ... Log in to view full article.