|  | Board of DirectorsPeter P. Copses
| | Peter P. Copses became Chairman of the Company’s board of directors in May 2007 upon consummation of the Merger. Mr. Copses co-founded Apollo Management in 1990. Prior to joining Apollo Management, Mr. Copses was an investment banker at Drexel Burnham Lambert Incorporated, and subsequently at Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette Securities, concentrating on the structuring, financing and negotiation of mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Copses has served as a director of Rexnord Corporation, a diversified, multi-platform industrial company, since July 2006. In addition, since July 2010, Mr. Copses has served as the chairman of the board of directors of CKE Restaurants, Inc. (“CKE”), an owner, operator, franchisor and licensor of quick service restaurants. Mr. Copses also served as a director of Linens ‘n Things, Inc. (“LNT”), a retailer of home textiles, housewares and decorative home accessories, from February 2006 until February 2010. Mr. Copses also served as a director of Rent-A-Center, Inc., the nation’s largest operator of rent-to-own stores, from August 1998 to December 2007. Over the course of the past 20 years, Mr. Copses has served on the board of directors of several other retail businesses, including General Nutrition Centers, Inc. and Zale Corporation. |
James D. Fielding
| | James D. Fielding became a member of the Company’s Board of Directors on June 18, 2012 when he assumed the position of CEO of the Company. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Fielding was President of Disney Stores Worldwide. In this capacity, Mr. Fielding was responsible for all global operations of the 360 Disney Stores in twelve countries as well as the DisneyStore.com business in five countries. He served as the architect of the company’s brand and merchandising strategy, new store expansion including successful launch of a new concept in June 2010, the acquisition and turnaround of the Disney Stores Japan business, and the development and expansion of the company’s global e-commerce business, among other initiatives. Prior to his most recent role, he served as the EVP, Global Retail and Sales and Marketing for the Disney Consumer Products division, where he was responsible for account management, retail operations, franchise development and brand imaging for all consumer products categories. Prior to joining the Walt Disney Company, Mr. Fielding held the position of General Merchandise Manager for the coed division of Lands’ End, Inc., a direct merchant offering casual apparel for men, women and children. At Land’s End, he managed all channels of distribution including Internet, catalog and stores. Earlier in his career, Mr. Fielding held several merchandising positions with The J. Peterman Company, The Gap and Dayton Hudson Department Store. |
Rohit Manocha
| | Rohit Manocha became a member of the Company’s board of directors in May 2007 following the consummation of the Merger. Mr. Manocha is a co-founding Partner of Tri-Artisan Capital Partners, LLC (“Tri-Artisan”). Mr. Manocha is also co-President of Morgan Joseph TriArtisan Group, Inc., an affiliate of TriArtisan. Tri-Artisan is a New York and London based merchant banking firm, founded in 2002, that invests, on behalf of its investors, in private equity transactions and provides investment banking services. Prior to joining Tri-Artisan, Mr. Manocha was a senior banker at Thomas Weisel Partners, ING Barings and Lehman Brothers. |
Robert J. DiNicola
| | Robert J. DiNicola became a member of the Company’s board of directors in May 2007 following the consummation of the Merger. Mr. DiNicola has also served as a director of CKE since July 2010 and serves as the Senior Retail Advisor for Apollo Management. Mr. DiNicola served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of LNT from February 2006 until May 2008. Mr. DiNicola served as Executive Chairman of General Nutrition Centers, Inc. (“GNC”) from December 2004 to March 2007, and as the interim CEO and Chairman of GNC from December 2004 to June 2005. Mr. DiNicola also held numerous positions with Zale Corporation, including Chief Executive Officer from April 1994 to 2002, and Chairman of the Board from April 1994 to 2004. Prior to joining Zale Corporation, Mr. DiNicola served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Bon Marché, a division of Federated Department Stores. Beginning his retail career in 1972, Mr. DiNicola has also worked for Macy’s and The May Department Stores Company. |
George G. Golleher
| | George G. Golleher became a member of the Company’s board of directors in May 2007 following the consummation of the Merger. Since May 2007, Mr. Golleher has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Smart & Final Inc., an operator of warehouse grocery stores. In addition, Mr. Golleher has served as a director of CKE since July 2010. Mr. Golleher was a director of Simon Worldwide, Inc., a promotional marketing company, from September 1999 to April 2006, and was also its Chief Executive Officer from March 2003 to April 2006. From March 1998 to May 1999, Mr. Golleher served as President, Chief Operating Officer and director of Fred Meyer, Inc., a food and drug retailer. Prior to joining Fred Meyer, Inc., Mr. Golleher served for 15 years with Ralphs Grocery Company until March 1998, ultimately as the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board. From 2002 until April 2009, Mr. Golleher served as a director of Rite Aid Corporation, one of the largest retail drugstore chains in the United States. Mr. Golleher has also been a business consultant and private equity investor since June 1999. |
Ron Marshall
| | Ron Marshall has served as a member of the Company’s board of directors since December 2007. Mr. Marshall has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company from February 2010 through July 2010. From January 2009 until January 2010, Mr. Marshall was President and Chief Executive Officer, and director of Borders Group Inc., a national bookseller. From 1998 to 2006, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Nash Finch Company and was a member of its board of directors. Prior to joining Nash Finch, Mr. Marshall served as Chief Financial Officer of Pathmark Stores, Inc., Dart Group Corporation, Barnes & Noble Bookstores, Inc., NBI’s The Office Place and Jack Eckerd Corporation. Mr. Marshall has also been a principal of Wildridge Capital Management since 2006. Mr. Marshall is a certified public accountant. |
Lance A. Milken
| | Lance A. Milken became a member of the Company’s board of directors in May 2007. Mr. Milken is a Partner at Apollo Management, where he has worked since 1998. In addition, Mr. Milken has served as a director of CKE since July 2010. Mr. Milken also serves as a member of the Milken Institute board of trustees. |
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