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Mindy Grossman

Chief Executive Officer and Director

HSN, Incorporated (HSNI)

Industry: Retail

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Mindy Grossman, age 50, will serve as Chief Executive Officer and director of HSNi upon completion of the spin-offs. Ms. Grossman currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of IAC Retailing, a position she has held since April 2006. A 30-year veteran of the retail and apparel industries, Ms. Grossman joined IAC from Nike, Inc., where she served as Vice President and head of the company's global apparel business from October 2000 to March 2006. Prior to Nike, Ms. Grossman was President and CEO at Polo Jeans Company from October 1995 to October 2000. Ms. Grossman was Vice President of New Business at Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation from October 1994 to October 1995 and President of the Chaps Ralph Lauren division of Warnaco's Menswear division from September 1991 to October 1994. Ms. Grossman was Vice President of Sales and Merchandising at Tommy Hilfiger from June 1987 to September 1991. Ms. Grossman began her career working for a variety of other apparel companies. Ms. Grossman serves on the board of directors at the National Retail Federation, as well as the East Harlem School at Exodus House in New York. She is the Chairperson of the Fashion Institute of Technology's Executive Women in Fashion Advisory Board, and is a member of the advisory board of the J. Baker School of Retail at the Wharton School of Business.


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