WW International Inc. (NASDAQ: WW) appointed Lisa Gavales and Sue Gove as independent directors to its board, effective April 7, 2026, according to a company statement.

Both executives will serve until the company's 2026 annual shareholder meeting and are expected to stand for election at that time. The appointments bring the board to six directors, all of whom are independent.

Gavales brings more than 30 years of consumer and retail experience. She previously served as chair of the Office of the CEO at Destination Maternity Corp and as interim CEO of Bluestem Group. Her background includes roles as president, CEO and chairman of Things Remembered, and chief marketing officer at Express. She began her career at Bloomingdale's, where she worked for more than a decade in merchandising, marketing and digital commerce roles.

Gove has experience in operational transformation and financial leadership across consumer-facing businesses. She most recently served as president, CEO and board member of Bed Bath & Beyond. She previously held CEO positions at Vitamin World and Golfsmith International, where she also served as chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership positions at Zale Corporation, including chief financial officer and chief operating officer. She currently serves on the board of LKQ Corporation.

Gene Davis, chairman of the Weight Watchers board, said the appointments reflect the board's commitment to overseeing the company's transformation and delivering value to shareholders. Nikolaj Sjoqvist, chairman of the company's nominating and corporate governance committee, described the appointments as part of a months-long process to identify directors with appropriate skills.

Weight Watchers operates as a weight management company offering programs that combine scientific expertise, technology and community support.