When Time Inc. unveiled its original board of directors in 2014, one pundit commented that it looked like it was made up of people recruited on Metro North. Many of the originals were East Coast media figures who might be seen on the commuter line serving the northern suburbs.

As of Tuesday, the board added a member who might change the mix a bit. Michael Zeisser, chairman of US investments for Alibaba Group since 2013, was elected as the newest member.