Board of Trustees Committee Charters

Mayo Clinic Board of Governors

The Mayo Clinic Board of Governors functions as the executive committee of the Board of Trustees and has all of the powers of the Board of Trustees which may arise between meetings of the trustees.

  • Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Chair
  • Christina K. Zorn, Secretary
  • Natalie A. Caine
  • Matthew R. Callstrom, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Nneka I. Comfere, M.D.
  • Ajani N. Dunn
  • Abimbola O. Famuyide, M.B.B.S
  • Rafael Fonseca, M.D.
  • Richard J. Gray, M.D.
  • Amy K. Hara, M.D.
  • Sarah A. McLaughlin, M.D.
  • Charanjit S. Rihal, M.D.
  • Kent R. Thielen, M.D.
  • Amy W. Williams, M.D.
  • Brian O. Zargham, Interim Assistant Secretary*
  • Jennifer P. Arnett*
  • Dennis E. Dahlen*
  • Evanthia Galanis, M.D.*
  • Frederic B. Meyer, M.D.*
  • Joshua B. Murphy*
  • Vijay Shah, M.D.*
  • Prathibha Varkey, M.B.B.S., M.B.A,*

*Nonmember, ex officio or staff

Governance and Management Structure (PDF)

Audit and Compliance Committee

The Audit and Compliance Committee ensures the adequacy of Mayo's accounting and financial controls and retains and oversees the independent accounting firm that audits Mayo's financial statements. The Committee oversees Mayo's internal audit function, reviews and approves the annual plan of the Integrity & Compliance Office, reviews pending or threatened legal matters that could have a material financial impact, and reviews the status of the enterprise risk management program.

  • George W. Bilicic, Chair
  • Jay Alix
  • Ursula M. Burns
  • Jed V. Davis
  • Dennis E. Dahlen*
  • Gianrico Farrugia, M.D.*
  • Joshua B. Murphy, J.D.*
  • Christina K. Zorn*
  • Ashton L. Boon, Secretary*

*Nonmember, ex officio or staff

Audit and Compliance Committee charter (PDF)

Business Development and Marketing Committee

The Business Development and Marketing Committee provides oversight and guidance for business initiatives and partnerships that extend Mayo's medical and scientific knowledge and capabilities beyond the traditional delivery models for patient care, research and education. The Committee is also responsible for review and endorsement of business initiatives that require significant institutional investment or involve new or particularly high-profile use of Mayo's brand.

  • Nancy B. Peretsman, Chair
  • Anne M. Sweeney, Vice Chair
  • Katherine Baicker, Ph.D.
  • Douglas M. Baker, Jr.
  • Natalie A. Caine
  • Matthew R. Callstrom, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Abimbola O. Famuyide, M.B.B.S.
  • Gianrico Farrugia, M.D.
  • Julie L. Gerberding, M.D.
  • Richard J. Gray, M.D.
  • Sarah A. McLaughlin, M.D.
  • Michael K. Powell
  • Donald M. Remy
  • Robin R. Roberts
  • Christina K. Zorn
  • Dennis E. Dahlen*
  • Peter A. Noseworthy, M.D.*
  • James A. Rogers, III, Secretary*

*Nonmember, ex officio or staff

Business Development and Marketing Committee charter (PDF)

Development Committee

The Development Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding development policies, strategies and practices of Mayo Clinic.

  • Jay Alix, Chair
  • Douglas M. Baker, Jr.
  • George W. Bilicic
  • Nneka I. Comfere, M.D.
  • Richard K. Davis
  • Ajani N. Dunn
  • Gianrico Farrugia, M.D.
  • Julie L. Gerberding, M.D.
  • Amy K. Hara, M.D.
  • Sarah A. McLaughlin, M.D.
  • Donald M. Remy
  • Charanjit S. (Chet) Rihal, M.D.
  • Robin R. Roberts
  • Amy W. Williams, M.D.
  • Evanthia Galanis, M.D.*
  • Christina K. Zorn*
  • Jennifer P. Arnett, Secretary*

*Nonmember, ex officio or staff

Development Committee charter (PDF)

Finance and Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding Mayo Clinic's financial performance and financial planning and management practices. The Committee reviews and endorses Mayo's capital and operating plans, investment policies, key business strategies, and major capital projects.

  • Richard K. Davis, Chair
  • Douglas M. Baker, Jr., Vice Chair
  • George W. Bilicic
  • Nneka I. Comfere, M.D.
  • Jed V. Davis
  • Ajani N. Dunn
  • Gianrico Farrugia, M.D.
  • Rafael Fonseca, M.D.
  • Richard J. Gray, M.D.
  • Amy K. Hara, M.D.
  • Kristin Peck
  • Nancy B. Peretsman
  • Michael K. Powell
  • Charanjit S. (Chet) Rihal, M.D.
  • Kent R. Thielen, M.D.
  • Amy W. Williams, M.D.
  • Christina K. Zorn
  • Paul A. Gorman*
  • James A. Rogers, III*
  • Dennis E. Dahlen, Secretary*

*Nonmember, ex officio or staff

Investment Subcommittee

The Investment Subcommittee reviews and approves Mayo's investment policies and guidelines and serves as the primary oversight of the investment management process.

  • Douglas M. Baker, Jr., Chair
  • George W. Bilicic
  • Richard K. Davis
  • Gianrico Farrugia, M.D.
  • Nancy B. Peretsman
  • Christina K. Zorn*
  • Dennis E. Dahlen*
  • Paul A. Gorman, Secretary*

*Nonmember, ex officio or staff

Finance and Investment Committee charter (PDF)

Governance and Nominating Committee

The Governance and Nominating Committee ensures that Mayo follows optimal nonprofit governance practices, including management of conflicts of interest and approval of compensation policies. The Committee oversees the performance evaluation of the President and CEO and the overall leadership succession program. In addition, the Committee recommends nominees to fill current or anticipated vacancies of any Public Trustee position.

  • Michael K. Powell, Chair
  • Anne M. Sweeney, Vice Chair
  • Jay Alix
  • Katherine Baicker, Ph.D.
  • Douglas M. Baker, Jr.
  • George W. Bilicic
  • Richard K. Davis
  • Nancy B. Peretsman
  • Gianrico Farrugia, M.D.*
  • Christina K. Zorn*
  • Joshua B. Murphy, J.D., Secretary*

*Nonmember, ex officio or staff

Governance and Nominating Committee charter (PDF)

Digital Solutions Committee

The Digital Solutions Committee provides advice and oversight for Mayo Clinic's digital solutions, technology infrastructure and information security strategies. The execution of these strategies will enable Mayo Clinic to transform as a digital company to enhance the experience of our patients, consumers, partners, physicians and staff.

  • Katherine Baicker, Chair
  • Ursula M. Burns
  • Natalie A. Caine
  • Abimbola O. Famuyide, M.B.B.S.
  • Gianrico Farrugia, M.D.
  • Rafael Fonseca, M.D.
  • George Halvorson
  • Michael K. Powell
  • Martine A. Rothblatt, Ph.D., J.D.
  • Eric E. Schmidt, Ph.D.
  • Anne M. Sweeney
  • Kent R. Thielen, M.D.
  • Christina K. Zorn
  • Bradley C. Leibovich, M.D.*
  • Richard J. Gray, M.D.*
  • Christopher J. Ross*
  • Roshanak Didehban, Interim Secretary*

*Nonmember, ex officio or staff

Digital Solutions Committee Charter (PDF)