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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 24, 2011.
Name Age Position
Joseph Fortunato 57 Director and Chief Executive Officer
Beth J. Kaplan 52 Director, President and Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer
Michael M. Nuzzo 40 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
David P. Berg 49 Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Jeffrey Hennion 44 Executive Vice President, Chief Branding Officer
Thomas Dowd 47 Executive Vice President of Store Operations and Development
Gerald J. Stubenhofer, Jr. 41 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Michael Locke 65 Senior Vice President of Manufacturing
Guru Ramanathan 47 Senior Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer
Norman Axelrod 58 Chairman of the Board of Directors
Andrew Claerhout 39 Director
Carmen Fortino 52 Director
Michael Hines 54 Director
David B. Kaplan 43 Director
Brian Klos 29 Director
Romeo Leemrijse 40 Director
Richard J. Wallace 59 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 or President and Chief Executive Officer since November 2005. 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. Mr. Fortunato's years of experience with us, his
comprehensive knowledge of our business and perspective of our day-to-day operations led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director on our board.
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 and was responsible for actively managing and advising companies operating primarily in retail and consumer goods. From June 2002 to
March 2005, Ms. Kaplan was Executive Vice President of Bath & Body Works, a specialty retailer, with primary responsibility for developing new retail store
formats. Previous to this, Ms. Kaplan worked at Rite Aid as Senior Executive Vice President, with responsibility for marketing and merchandising, and at
Procter & Gamble Co. Ms. Kaplan also serves on the board of directors of Blackboard Inc. Ms. Kaplan has both an
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