Herbert M. Baum

Overview

Mr. Baum retired as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dial Corporation, a manufacturer and marketer of consumer products, in April 2005. Mr. Baum has served as a director of America West Holdings and AWA since 2003 and became a member of the Board of US Airways Group and US Airways on September 27, 2005 upon the effectiveness of the merger. Mr. Baum served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Hasbro, Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of toys, from January 1999 to August 2000. Mr. Baum also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Quaker State Corporation, a producer and marketer of motor oils and lubricants, from 1993 to 1999. From 1978 to 1992, Mr. Baum was employed by Campbell Soup Company, a manufacturer and marketer of food products, and, in 1992, was named President of Campbell- North and South America. Mr. Baum also is a director of Meredith Corporation, PepsiAmericas, Inc. and Playtex Products. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the International Swimming Hall of Fame and Petsmart Charities Inc. Age 70.