John Burbank

John Burbank is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in corporate governance and strategic leadership across various sectors. Currently, Burbank serves as the Lead Independent Director at VIZIO and an Independent Director at Entergy, actively contributing to governance and audit committees. With a strong background in media and marketing, Burbank held significant roles at Nielsen, including President of Corporate Development and Strategy, where M&A activities for acquisitions valued at nearly $1 billion were led. Previous positions include leadership roles in marketing at AOL and Cingular Wireless, where pivotal strategies drove substantial growth and market position. Burbank's educational background includes an MBA in Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in Russian History from the University of Chicago.