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H&R Block Enhances Board Expertise with New Appointments
New independent directors, Geralyn Breig, Christian Charnaux, and Stephanie Plaines, bring deep expertise in consumer engagement, strategic growth, and financial leadership as company steps into its next chapterKANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE: HRB), a leading global consumer tax services provider, today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Geralyn Breig, former President of Revlon North America; Christian Charnaux, Chief De
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