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Gerard J. Arpey, Director Since 2015

Mr. Arpey has been a partner in Emerald Creek Group, LLC, a private equity firm based in Southern California, since 2012. Prior to his retirement in November 2011, Mr. Arpey served as Chief Executive Officer of AMR Corporation, a global airline holding company, and its subsidiary American Airlines, from 2003 through November 2011. From 2004 through November 2011, he was also Chairman of the AMR Board of Directors. Mr. Arpey previously served as American Airlines’ President and Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President of Finance and Planning, and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Arpey currently serves on the board of directors of S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., a privately-held company. He also serves as a trustee of the American Beacon Funds.

Skills and qualifications: Mr. Arpey brings to the Board extensive organizational management, strategic, financial, IT, governance, and international experience from his service as chairman, chief executive officer, and chief financial officer of one of the largest global airlines and service as a director of public and private companies.

Other U.S. Public Company Board Memberships in Past Five Years: 

  • None

Ari Bousbib, Director Since 2007

Mr. Bousbib serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IQVIA Holdings Inc., a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and contracted research services to the life sciences industry. He assumed this position in October 2016 following the merger of IMS Health Holdings, Inc. (“IMS Holdings”) and Quintiles Transnational Holdings, Inc. From 2010 to October 2016, Mr. Bousbib served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IMS Health Incorporated (“IMS Health”), a subsidiary of IMS Holdings, and he also served as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of IMS Holdings since its initial public offering in 2014. Prior to joining IMS Health, Mr. Bousbib spent 14 years at United Technologies Corporation (“UTC”), a commercial aerospace, defense and building industries company. From 2008 until 2010, he served as President of UTC’s Commercial Companies, including Otis Elevator Company (“Otis”), Carrier Corporation, UTC Fire & Security and UTC Power. From 2002 until 2008, Mr. Bousbib was President of Otis, and from 2000 until 2002, he served as its Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining UTC, Mr. Bousbib was a partner at Booz Allen Hamilton, a global management and technology consulting firm.

Skills and qualifications:  In serving on our Board, Mr. Bousbib draws from his experience with managing large, sophisticated businesses, including oversight of extensive global operations, as well as strategic, finance, supply chain and IT matters. He plays a key role in the Board’s oversight of the Company’s supply chain, IT, international and finance matters, and provides insight into the development of corporate strategy.

Other U.S. Public Company Board Memberships in Past Five Years: 

  • IQVIA Holdings Inc. (2016 to present)

Jeffery H. Boyd, Director Since 2016

Mr. Boyd served in a number of senior executive positions during his long and successful tenure at Booking Holdings Inc. (“Booking”), a leading provider of online travel and related services. His strategic leadership at Booking guided the company to grow from a loss in 2002 to a multi-billion dollar profitable business. He served as Chairman of the Board of Booking from June 2018 to June 2020, and from January 2017 to June 2018, he served as Booking’s Executive Chairman. Prior to January 2017, Mr. Boyd served in a number of roles of increasing responsibility at Booking, including most recently as its President and Chief Executive Officer from November 2002 until December 2013, Chairman from January 2013 to December 2016, and interim Chief Executive Officer and President during a portion of 2016. Mr. Boyd was Booking’s President and Co-Chief Executive Officer from August 2002 to November 2002; its Chief Operating Officer from November 2000 to August 2002; and its Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from January 2000 to October 2000. Prior to joining Booking, Mr. Boyd was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Oxford Health Plans, Inc.

Skills and qualifications: Mr. Boyd brings to our Board extensive experience in global e-commerce, sales, and digital marketing, as well as proven leadership, corporate governance and strategic management skills. His e-commerce experience provides valuable insights into the continued execution and evolution of our interconnected retail strategy.

Other U.S. Public Company Board Memberships in Past Five Years:

  • CLEAR Secure, Inc. (2021 to present)
  • Oscar Health, Inc. (2021 to present)
  • Booking Holdings Inc. (2001 to 2021)

Gregory D. Brenneman, Director Since 2000

Mr. Brenneman, our Lead Director, serves as Executive Chairman of CCMP Capital Advisors, LP (“CCMP”), a private equity firm with over $3 billion under management, a position he has held since October 2016. Previously, he served as Chairman of CCMP from 2008 until October 2016 and as its President and Chief Executive Officer from February 2015 until October 2016. He is also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TurnWorks, Inc., a private equity firm focusing on corporate turnarounds, which he founded in 1994. Prior to joining CCMP, Mr. Brenneman led restructuring and turnaround efforts at Quiznos, Burger King Corporation, PwC Consulting, a division of PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC”), and Continental Airlines, Inc. that resulted in improved customer service, profitability, and financial returns.

Skills and qualifications:  As a successful business leader who has been involved in several well-known corporate spin-off and turnaround-driven transformations, Mr. Brenneman has an extensive background in general management of large organizations and expertise in accounting and corporate finance, retail, supply chain, marketing, and international matters. In addition, his directorships at other public companies provide him with broad experience on governance issues.

Other U.S. Public Company Board Memberships in Past Five Years:

  • Baker Hughes Company (2017 to present)
  • Ecovyst Inc. (formerly PQ Group Holdings Inc.) (2017 to 2022)
  • Hayward Holdings, Inc. (2021 to 2023)

J. Frank Brown, Director Since 2011

Mr. Brown currently serves as an advisor to General Atlantic LLC ("General Atlantic"), a global growth equity firm investing in innovative and technology-driven companies, where he served as Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer from 2020 until his retirement at the end of 2021. He served as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of General Atlantic from 2011 through 2019. From 2006 to 2011, Mr. Brown was Dean of INSEAD, an international business school with campuses in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. Before his appointment as Dean of INSEAD, he served as a member of its Board and as Chairman of its U.S. Council. Prior to his tenure at INSEAD, Mr. Brown spent 26 years at PwC, where he held a series of leadership roles, including head of its Assurance and Business Advisory Service, Transactions Services, and Corporate Development practices, and most recently the leader of its $3.5 billion Advisory Services operating unit. He also launched PwC’s Genesis Park, a leadership development program to train the next generation of global leaders within the firm. Mr. Brown is a trustee of The Asia Society and Bucknell University and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also an author and frequent speaker on leadership.

Skills and qualifications: Mr. Brown is a seasoned international business and academic leader whose strong technical expertise in financial and accounting matters qualifies him as an “audit committee financial expert” under SEC guidelines. In addition, his role at General Atlantic provided insight into real estate, human capital management, IT and cybersecurity, and e-commerce.

Other U.S. Public Company Board Memberships in Past Five Years:

  • None

Edward P. Decker, Chair, President and CEO, Director Since 2022

Mr. Decker has served as our Chair since October 2022 and as our President and CEO since March 2022. Prior to assuming the role of CEO, he served as our President and COO from October 2020 through February 2022, where he was responsible for global store operations, global sourcing operations, global supply chain, outside sales and service, and real estate, as well as merchandising, marketing and online strategy. From August 2014 to October 2020, he served as Executive Vice President – Merchandising, where he was responsible for merchandising strategy, marketing, vendor management, and in-store environment. From October 2006 through July 2014, he served as Senior Vice President – Retail Finance, Pricing Analytics, and Assortment Planning. Mr. Decker joined The Home Depot in 2000 and held various strategic planning roles, including serving as Vice President – Strategic Business Development from November 2002 to April 2006 and Senior Vice President – Strategic Business and Asset Development from April 2006 to September 2006. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Decker held various positions in strategic planning, business development, finance, and treasury at Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Scott Paper Co.

Skills and qualifications: With over two decades of experience with the Company, Mr. Decker brings to our Board extensive retail experience and knowledge of our business, including leadership experience in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, e-commerce, supply chain, real estate, strategic business development, finance, vendor management, organizational development, and international matters.

Other U.S. Public Company Board Memberships in Past Five Years:  

  • None

Wayne M. Hewett, Director Since 2014

Mr. Hewett is a seasoned executive leader who has worked across a number of industries. Since March 2018, he has served as a senior advisor to Permira, a global private equity firm. Since December 2019, he has also served as Chairman of Cambrex Corporation, a contract developer and manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients; since January 2022, he has served as a director of Lytx Inc., a telematics company; and since October 2023 he has served as Chairman of Quotient Sciences, a drug development and manufacturing accelerator, all of which are Permira portfolio companies. In March 2023, he joined the board of managers of ASP Resins Holdings LP, a private company that produces adhesives and performance materials. From March 2018 to December 2021, he served as Chairman of DiversiTech Corporation, a manufacturer and supplier of HVAC equipment. From August 2015 to November 2017, Mr. Hewett served as Chief Executive Officer of Klöckner Pentaplast Group, packaging supplier. From January 2010 to February 2015, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Arysta LifeScience Corporation (“Arysta”), a privately-held crop protection and life science company. In February 2015, Arysta was acquired by Platform Specialty Products Corporation, a global producer of high technology specialty chemical products, where Mr. Hewett served as President until August 2015. Mr. Hewett’s career has also included over 20 years with General Electric Company (“GE”), including leadership roles in various GE business units and membership on GE’s Corporate Executive Council.

Skills and qualifications: Mr. Hewett brings to our Board extensive experience in general management, finance, supply chain, operational, sustainability, and international matters. He has significant experience executing company-wide initiatives across large organizations, developing proprietary products, optimizing a supply chain, and using emerging technologies to provide new products and services to customers.

Other U.S. Public Company Board Memberships in Past Five Years:

  • United Parcel Service, Inc. (2020 to Present) 
  • Wells Fargo & Company (2019 to Present)

Manuel Kadre, DIRECTOR SINCE 2018

Mr. Kadre is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kollective Auto Group (formerly known as MBB Auto Group), a premium luxury retail automotive group with a number of dealerships in the Northeast and Texas, a position he has held since 2012. Mr. Kadre also serves as Chairman of the Board of Republic Services, Inc., an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal. Prior to his current role, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Gold Coast Caribbean Importers, LLC from July 2009 until 2014. From 1995 until July 2009, Mr. Kadre served in various roles, including President, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, for CC1 Companies, Inc., a distributor of beverage products in markets throughout the Caribbean. Mr. Kadre also serves as Chair-Elect of the Board of Trustees of the University of Miami.

Skills and Qualifications: Mr. Kadre brings significant chief executive and senior management expertise to our Board, together with financial, strategic, environmental, and real estate experience. His service on other boards, including service as chairman and lead independent director of two public companies, enhances our Board’s capabilities in the areas of management oversight, corporate governance and board dynamics.

Other U.S. Public Company Board Memberships in Past Five Years:

  • NeueHealth, Inc. (formerly Bright Health Group, Inc.) (2021 to present)
  • Republic Services, Inc. (2014 to present)
  • Mednax, Inc. (2007 to 2022)

Stephanie C. Linnartz, Director Since 2018

Ms. Linnartz served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Under Armour, Inc. (“Under Armour”), a leading sportswear company, from February 2023 through March 2024. From 2021 through February 2023, Ms. Linnartz served as the President of Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”), the world’s largest hospitality company with the travel industry’s largest customer-loyalty program, Marriott BonvoyTM, and some of the most iconic brands in travel, where she was responsible for developing and executing all aspects of the company’s global consumer strategy. She served as Group President, Consumer Operations, Technology & Emerging Businesses for Marriott from 2020 to 2021, and as Marriott’s Executive Vice President and Global Chief Commercial Officer from 2013 to 2019. Ms. Linnartz joined Marriott as a financial analyst in 1997, and held positions in operations, finance, revenue management, sales, distribution, technology and digital over the years. Under her leadership, Marriott launched a new premium home rental offering and expanded its consumer offerings to include travel categories beyond hotels. Prior to Marriott, Ms. Linnartz worked for the Hilton Hotels Corporation.

Skills and qualifications: From her role at Under Armour, Ms. Linnartz adds to the retail and executive leadership experience on our Board. In her role at Marriott, Ms. Linnartz was responsible for providing strategic leadership for all aspects of Marriott’s global strategy, giving her experience across a range of business functions, including brand management, sales (including e- commerce), loyalty strategies, customer engagement, technology, real estate development, and sustainability. Her experience, along with her strong financial background, enhances the Board’s oversight of our interconnected retail strategy and the investments we are making for our customer experience.

Other U.S. Public Company Board Memberships in Past Five Years:

- Under Armour, Inc. (2023 to 2024)

Paula A. Santilli, Director Since 2022

Paula Santilli has been the Chief Executive Officer, Latin America, for PepsiCo, Inc. ("PepsiCo"), a consumer products company, since 2019. Previously she served in various leadership positions at PepsiCo Mexico Foods, as President from 2017 to 2019, as Chief Operating Officer from 2016 to 2017, and as Vice President and General Manager from 2011 to 2016. Prior to joining PepsiCo Mexico Foods, she held a variety of roles, including leadership positions, with PepsiCo in Mexico and in the Latin America Southern Cone region comprising Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. Ms. Santilli joined PepsiCo in 2001 following PepsiCo’s acquisition of the Quaker Oats Company, where she held various roles of increasing responsibility from 1992 to 2001, including running the regional Quaker Foods and Gatorade businesses in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.

Skills and qualifications: Ms. Santilli brings extensive experience in oversight of retail, marketing, sustainability, and international operations, as well as the human capital management and compensation needs of a complex sales organization, from her time at PepsiCo, and she contributes to the general strategic management experience of the Board.

Other U.S. Public Company Board Memberships in Past Five Years:

  • None

Caryn Seidman-Becker, Director Since 2022

Caryn Seidman-Becker has served as the Chief Executive Officer of CLEAR Secure, Inc. (“CLEAR”), a secure identity platform operating in travel, healthcare, sports and entertainment, since she and a co-founder purchased and relaunched its predecessor, Alclear Holdings, LLC, in 2010, and she serves as the Chair of CLEAR’s board of directors. Prior to CLEAR, Ms. Seidman-Becker founded and was the managing partner of Arience Capital, an over $1 billion value-oriented asset management firm focused on investing in companies across a broad spectrum of industries, including consumer, technology, aerospace and defense and turnarounds. Prior to Arience Capital, she served as managing director at Iridian Asset Management, an investment advisor firm, and assistant vice president at Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder, an investment bank.

Skills and qualifications: Ms. Seidman-Becker brings significant strategic management experience, operational insights and expertise on technology from her experience serving as Chair and Chief Executive Officer of CLEAR, as well as finance and financial management expertise from her leadership roles with asset management firms and her investment banking experience.

Other U.S. Public Company Board Memberships in Past Five Years:

  • CLEAR Secure, LLC (2021 to Present)
  • Lemonade, Inc. (2020 to 2022)

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