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Robert Kral became our Senior Vice President of Merchandising in July 2009. Prior to joining GNC, Mr. Kral operated a consulting
business from 2007 to 2009, and created and worked on several entrepreneurial opportunities, including a pay as you go broadband wireless
business. Prior to 2007, Mr. Kral held various positions at Walgreen's; he served as Senior Vice President of Merchandising from 2006 to 2007;
Vice President of Merchandising Strategies from 2002 to 2006; Operations Vice President from 2000 to 2002; District Manager from 1994 to
1998; and store manager from 1982 to 1998. Mr. Kral started his career as a Pharmacist at Walgreen's in 1977.
Robert Chessen became Senior Vice President of Human Resources in August 2008. Prior to joining GNC, Mr. Chessen served as Vice
President of Human Resources for Charming Shoppes, Inc. from 2002 to July 2008. Mr. Chessen held senior HR positions both in Charming's
corporate offices and its Crosstown Traders division. From 2000 to 2002, Mr. Chessen was Vice President of Human Resources for Weis
Markets. From 1993 to 2000, Mr. Chessen served in various positions with Gart Sports, including Senior Vice President of Human Resources.
Mr. Chessen began his career with May Department Stores and held various positions in management, merchandising and human resources
positions from 1973 to 1993. He is a graduate of Northwestern University.
Christine Clark became Senior Vice President of eCommerce in August 2008. From 2003 to 2008, Ms. Clark was President/Founder of
MCR Strategies, a multi-faceted consulting company focusing on electronic retailing opportunities. From 2000 to 2003, Ms. Clark was Senior
Vice President and General Manager of HSN.com, a division of the Home Shopping Network. Prior to 2000, Ms. Clark held various Senior
Merchandising/Management positions at Fogdog.com, Vitalcast.com, Coast to Coast Apparel Services, Macy's West and Bloomingdales NY.
Victoria Binau became our Senior Vice President of Marketing in February 2009. Prior to joining GNC, Ms. Binau was the Senior Vice
President, Marketing for the Babies R' Us division of Toys R' Us Inc. from 2007 to 2009. In 2006, she led the Marketing Research and Visual
Merchandising functions at RadioShack Corp. A member of the U.S. Marketing Leadership Team, Ms. Binau held a variety of key Marketing
positions for the McDonald's Corp. in both national and global marketing concepts. From 1996 to 1998, Ms. Binau was the Vice President of
Account Services for Falgren Advertising in Columbus, OH. From 1986 to 1989, Ms. Binau worked for the McDonald's Corp in various Regional
Field positions. From 1979 to 1986, she worked for Nationwise Autoparts, WCOL/WXGT and Lazarus in advertising, media, communications
and broadcast roles. Ms. Binau is a graduate of Ohio State University.
Darryl Green became our Senior Vice President of Domestic Franchising in August 2005, having served as Vice President of Retail
Operations for the Southeast United States since November 2003. Mr. Green began his employment with GNC in 1983 and has served in
various retail, marketing and franchising positions with the Company, including Division Merchandise Manager and Vice President of Retail
Sales.
Guru Ramanathan Ph.D., became our Senior Vice President of Product and Package Innovation in February 2008, having previously
served as Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs since April 2007 and Vice President of Scientific Affairs since December 2003.
Dr. Ramanathan began his employment as Medical Director of General Nutrition Corporation in April 1998. Between August 2000 and
December 2003, he also provided scientific and clinical trials oversight for the North American subsidiaries of Royal Numico, the former parent
company of General Nutrition Corporation. Prior to joining General Nutrition Corporation, Dr. Ramanathan worked as Medical Director and
Secretary for the Efamol subsidiary of Scotia Pharmaceuticals in Boston. Between 1984 and 1998, in his capacity as a pediatric dentist and
dental surgeon, Dr. Ramanathan held various industry consulting and management roles, as well as clinical, research and teaching
appointments in Madras, India, and Tufts University and New England Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
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