Allen Questrom

Overview

Mr. Questrom became a director of the Company in December 2004. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Jones Apparel Group, Burt's Bees and AEA Investors and is a Senior Advisor for Lee Equity Partners. From 2000 to December 2004, he was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of J.C. Penney Company. Between May 1999 and January 2001, Mr. Questrom served as Chairman of the Board of Barneys New York, Inc., a fashion retailer, and between May 1999 and September 2000, as Chief Executive Officer and President of that company. Previously, Mr. Questrom was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Neiman Marcus and also has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Federated Department Stores, Inc.