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Table of Contents
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our directors and executive officers as of February 15, 2009.
Name Age Position
Joseph Fortunato 55 Director and Chief Executive Officer
Beth J. Kaplan 50 Director, President and Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer
Michael M. Nuzzo 38 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
J. Kenneth Fox 58 Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Gerald J. Stubenhofer, Jr. 40 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Tom Dowd 45 Executive Vice President of Store Operations and Development
Lee Karayusuf 58 Senior Vice President of Distribution and Transportation
Michael Locke 63 Senior Vice President of Manufacturing
Reginald N. Steele 63 Senior Vice President of International Franchising
Robert Chessen 58 Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Christine Clark 49 Senior Vice President of eCommerce
Norman Axelrod 56 Chairman of the Board of Directors
Michele J. Buchignani 45 Director
Carmen Fortino 50 Director
Richard D. Innes 69 Director
David B. Kaplan 41 Director
Josef Prosperi 39 Director
Jeffrey B. Schwartz 34 Director
Lee Sienna 57 Director
Joseph Fortunato became one of our directors in March 2007 upon consummation of the Merger. Additionally, Mr. Fortunato has served as
our Chief Executive Officer since January 2008. In November 2005, Mr. Fortunato became President and Chief Executive Officer of General
Nutrition Companies, Inc. Mr. Fortunato served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from June 2005 until
November 2005. Beginning in November 2001 until June 2005, Mr. Fortunato served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
of General Nutrition Companies, Inc. From October 2000 until November 2001, he served as its Executive Vice President of Retail Operations
and Store Development. Mr. Fortunato began his employment with General Nutrition Companies, Inc. in October 1990 and has held various
positions, including Senior Vice President of Financial Operations from 1997 to 1998, and Director of Financial Operations from 1990 to 1997.
From 1984 to 1988, Mr. Fortunato was President of Fortunato & Associates Financial Consulting Group. From 1975 to 1984, Mr. Fortunato was
the Controller of Motor Coils Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of traction motors for locomotives and oil drilling rigs.
Beth J. Kaplan became one of our directors in February 2008. Additionally, Ms. Kaplan has served as our President and Chief Marketing
and Merchandising Officer since January 2008. From March 2005 to December 2007, Ms. Kaplan served as Managing Member for Axcel
Partners, LLC, a venture capital firm. From June 2002 to March 2005, Ms. Kaplan was Executive Vice President of Bath & Body Works.
Previous to this, Ms. Kaplan worked at Rite Aid Corporation as Senior Executive Vice President, and at Procter & Gamble Co. Ms. Kaplan also
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