Synopsys adds Elliott's Jesse Cohn to board under cooperation agreement
Synopsys reached a cooperation agreement with Elliott Investment Management and appointed Elliott managing partner Jesse Cohn as an independent director, effective June 1, 2026. The board grows to 11 members, and Cohn joins the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. The agreement includes customary standstill, voting and confidentiality commitments.
- Jesse Cohn joins the board as an independent director on June 1, 2026
- Board expands from 10 to 11 members
- Cohn joins the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
- Elliott agreed to customary standstill, voting and confidentiality terms
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Synopsys newsroomMay 27, 2026