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undergraduate degree in Economics and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Kaplan's extensive experience in the
retail and health and wellness industries led to the conclusion that she should serve as a director on our board.
Michael M. Nuzzo became our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in September 2008. Prior to joining GNC, Mr. Nuzzo was Senior
Vice President — Finance at Abercrombie & Fitch, a specialty retailer of casual clothing for men, women and children. From 1999 to 2008, Mr. Nuzzo served
in various senior level finance and retail operations and strategic planning roles with Abercrombie & Fitch. Mr. Nuzzo served as: Vice President — Finance
from January 2006 to May 2008, served as a liaison to the audit committee and was responsible for overseeing corporate finance, financial planning and
analysis and treasury, budgeting and accounting operations; and Senior Vice President — Finance from June 2008 to September 2008 and was responsible for
overseeing corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, treasury, budgeting and accounting operations and investor relations. Prior to his work in the
retail sector, Mr. Nuzzo was a senior consultant with William M. Mercer and Medimetrix Group. Mr. Nuzzo earned his undergraduate degree in Economics at
Kenyon College in 1992 and also received his MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago in 1998.
David P. Berg became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in June 2010, having served as Executive Vice President, Global Business
Development and Chief Operating Officer for GNC's international operations since joining GNC in August 2009. From 2002 to March 2009, Mr. Berg served
in various capacities for Best Buy, Inc., a multinational retailer of consumer electronics, home office products, entertainment software, appliances and related
services. Mr. Berg served as: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Best Buy International from July 2008 to March 2009 and was
responsible for the company's international operations; Executive Vice President, International Strategy and Corporate Development from March 2008 to July
2008 and Senior Vice President, International Strategy and Corporate Development from March 2007 to March 2008 and was responsible for the company's
international growth strategies and corporate M&A activity; Chief Operating Officer, Best Buy International from July 2006 to March 2007 and was
responsible for the company's international operations; Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances from September 2004 to July 2006 and was responsible for
relationships with key strategic partners of the company; and Vice President and Associate General Counsel from December 2002 to September 2004. From
2001 to 2002, he was the President and Chief Operating Officer, International Division of Danka Business Systems (a United Kingdom-based office
equipment and solutions company). In the early part of this decade, Mr. Berg served as Senior Vice President and board member for Comdial Corporation, a
telecommunications manufacturer, franchisor and distributor. He also served as President and Chief Operating Officer for iPool.com. From 1994 to 1997,
Mr. Berg was Senior Vice President for Nordic Track, Inc. Mr. Berg started his career with Bell South Corporation where for eight years he was their
Corporate Attorney. Mr. Berg graduated from Emory University in 1983 with a degree in Economics and received his JD, with Honors, from the University of
Florida College of Law in 1986.
Jeffrey R. Hennion became our Executive Vice President and Chief Branding Officer in January 2011. Prior to joining GNC, Mr. Hennion spent
10 years at Dick's Sporting Goods, a sporting goods retailer. From January 2005 to September 2010, Mr. Hennion served as Executive Vice President and
Chief Marketing Officer at Dick's Sporting Goods and was responsible for the company's marketing activities, and from 2008 to 2010, its marketing and e-
commerce activities. From 2004 to 2005, Mr. Hennion held the position of Senior Vice President—Strategic Planning at Dick's Sporting Goods, responsible
for the company's growth and M&A strategies. From 2002 to 2004, Mr. Hennion was Vice President—Finance at Dick's Sporting Goods, during the time of
the company's initial public offering and, from 2000 to 2002, he was Vice President and Treasurer. Prior to his tenure at Dick's Sporting Goods, Mr. Hennion
spent 11 years at Alcoa Inc., a global metals and
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