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David Jaffe has served as a director since 2001 and as our President and CEO since 2002. Previously, he had been Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer since 2001. Jaffe joined our Company in 1992 as Vice President, Business Development and became Senior Vice President in 1995, Executive Vice President in 1996 and Vice Chairman in 2001. David is the son of Elliot S. and Roslyn S. Jaffe. Elliot S. Jaffe is a co-founder and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. Roslyn Jaffe is a co-founder and Director Emeritus of Life. David Jaffe is the brother of Elise Jaffe, a non-executive officer and a more than 5% stockholder, and Richard Jaffe, who owns approximately 5% of the Company’s stock. The Board selected Jaffe to serve as a director based on his extensive retail and financial background.

I am a high-level strategist and general manager in the retail industry - including leading a $4 billion P&L - with an exceptional record of revitalizing sales and improving profitability.* Brings a record of re-imagining businesses, optimizing organizational design, and employing disruptive thinking to stay ahead of rapid industry change.* Data-driven retailer who generates growth by launching and reshaping brands around the customer. * Effectively implements programs that reduce cost, create continuous operational improvements, and enhance the customer experience.* Possesses broad experience, including buying, planning, and product development in men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel; accessories; and home goods, with omni-channel expertise that leverages digital and physical presence.* Naturally curious, collaborative leader who builds trust and engagement within the organization and promotes open communications at all levels.

Richard A. Johnson is a Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at FOOT LOCKER, INC..

Michelle D. Gass (Petkers) is an American businesswoman who currently serves as the CEO and Director of Kohl's Corporation, a position she has held since May 2018.

Clifton Sifford is a President/CEO at SHOE CARNIVAL INC and is based in Newburgh, Indiana.

V Rajasekaran are a Board Member at Viceroy Chennai Hotels Pvt Ltd, Board Member at Egmore Benefit Society Limited, and Board Member at Tanchem Imports & Exports P Ltd.

Mr. Herrman, age 59, has been Chief Executive Officer of TJX since January 2016, a director since October 2015, and President since January 2011. He served as Senior Executive Vice President, Group President from August 2008 to January 2011, with responsibilities for Marmaxx, HomeGoods, and TJX Canada; President of Marmaxx from 2005 to 2008; and Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Marmaxx from 2004 to 2005. From 1989 to 2004, he held various merchandising positions with TJX. As Chief Executive Officer and President of TJX, and through the many other positions Mr. Herrman has held with the Company, Mr. Herrman has a deep understanding of TJX and broad experience in all aspects of off-price retail, including merchandising, management, leadership development, business strategy, international operations, marketing, real estate, buying, and distribution.

Steve Rendle is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at VF Corporation. He has more than 30 years of experience in the specialty outdoor and action sports industry, more than half of which have been with VF. Steve was appointed CEO in January 2017 and then Chairman of VF’s Board of Directors in October 2017. Prior to being named CEO, he was President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all of VF's business coalitions worldwide: Outdoor and Action Sports, Jeanswear, Imagewear and Sportswear. He also was responsible for VF's Global Supply Chain and Direct-to-Consumer platforms. Prior to becoming President and COO, Steve was Senior Vice President, Americas and was responsible for driving the strategies to support VF's continued growth in its Americas-based businesses. Previously, Steve spent three years as Vice President, VF and Group President, Outdoor and Action Sports Americas, leading VF's Outdoor and Action Sports businesses in North and South America. Steve also served as President of VF's Outdoor Americas coalition, where he oversaw The North Face®, JanSport®, Eagle Creek®and lucy®brands, as well as business development for the coalition. From 2004 to 2011, he served as President of The North Face. Steve began his VF career with The North Facein 1999 and shortly afterward was promoted to Vice President of Sales, where he worked to reshape the business' sales organization, product and marketing strategies, and go-to-market model. Before joining The North Face,Steve held leading sales management roles at Youngone Corporation and at W.L. Gore and Associates. Steve serves on the Board of Directors of the Retail Industry Leaders Association, as well as the Board of Directors of Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc., an organization working to enable a manufacturing-based approach to transform traditional fibers, yarns and fabrics into highly sophisticated, integrated, and networked devices and systems. He is a founding board member of the Outdoor Industry's Outdoor Foundation and also has served in an advisory capacity to Bainbridge Graduate Institute where he provided insight into its creation of a Master of Business Administration program with a focused concentration on sustainability. Steve was honored with The Mountain Institute's annual Exemplary Corporate Stewardship of Mountains award in 2007. In 2018, he was named CEO of the Year for his progressive environmental, social and governance agenda by Corporate Responsibility Magazine. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Washington.

Blake Krueger is a Director at Merrell Europe Ltd, Board Member at The Right Place, and Board Member at Bissell and is based in Rockford, Michigan. He has worked as Chairman/President/CEO at WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC /DE/, Exec VP/Secretary at WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC /DE/, and Chairman at Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA).