Ronald L. Frasch

Overview

Ronald L. Frasch, age 57, was named President and Chief Merchandising Officer of the Company in February 2007. He held the post of Vice Chairman and Chief Merchant of Saks Fifth Avenue from November 2004 until January 2007. He joined Saks Fifth Avenue in January 2004 and served in a non-executive capacity through November 2004. Frasch served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Neiman Marcus Group's Bergdorf Goodman from April 2000 until January 2004. Prior to that, he held merchandising and executive posts with other companies including GFT USA, Escada USA, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue.