Neiman Marcus 2010 Annual Report Download - page 56

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Sandra Brooslin
Viviano
Ms. Brooslin Viviano joined us in July 2011 as Senior Vice President, Chief
Human Resources Officer. From 2003 until July 2011 she served as Executive
Vice President, Human Resources of New York & Company, Inc., a specialty
retailer of women's fashion and accessories, where she also served as Vice
President, Human Resources from 2002 until 2003.
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Marita Glodt
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer from October 6, 2005
until June 30, 2011. She also served in that capacity for The Neiman Marcus
Group, Inc. from September 2002 until October 6, 2005. Ms. Glodt retired
effective June 30, 2011.
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Gerald A. Barnes
Mr. Barnes served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Neiman Marcus
Direct from April 2009 until June 2011. He served as Executive Vice President,
Merchandising, Neiman Marcus Direct from April 2008 to April 2009 and as
Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, Fashion, Neiman Marcus
Direct from 2001 until 2007. Mr. Barnes now serves as Executive Vice President,
Chief Merchant, Neiman Marcus Direct.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Code of Ethics
The Board of Directors has adopted The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. Code of Ethics and Conduct, which is applicable to all
our directors, officers and employees. A Code of Ethics for Financial Professionals has also been adopted that applies to all financial
employees including the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Accounting Officer. Both the Code of
Ethics and Conduct and the Code of Ethics for Financial Professionals may be accessed through our website at
www.neimanmarcusgroup.com under the "Investor Information —Governance Documents" section. Requests for printed copies
without charge may be made in writing to The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., Attn. Investor Relations, One Marcus Square, 1618 Main
Street, Dallas, Texas 75201.
We have established a means for employees, customers, suppliers, or other interested parties to submit confidential and
anonymous reports of suspected or actual violations of the Company's Code of Conduct relating, among other things, to:
—accounting practices, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters and procedures;
—theft or fraud of any amount;
—performance and execution of contracts;
—conflicts of interest;
—violations of securities and antitrust laws; and
—violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Any employee or other interested party may call 1-866-384-4277 toll-free to submit a report. This number is operational 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
Director Independence
All of our directors are deemed to be affiliates because they are either our current employees, former employees, employees
of the Sponsors, or employees of private equity and banking institutions who have invested in the Company. Therefore, none of our
directors may be considered independent under the independence standards of the New York Stock Exchange.
Committees of the Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, and an Executive Committee.
From the beginning of fiscal year 2011 until April 28, 2011, the members of our Audit Committee were David A. Barr, Sidney
Lapidus, and Carrie Wheeler. Effective April 28, 2011, Mr. Barr resigned as Chairman and Audit
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