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Russell P. Smyth

Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

H&R Block, Incorporated (HRB)

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Mr. Smyth was appointed as the Company"s President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a director of the Company, effective August 1, 2008. Beginning in 2005, Mr. Smyth has served as a consultant, equity owner, and active board member for several private equity firms, and served on the boards of several privately held companies. Prior to that, he was with McDonald"s Corporation for 21 years, and most recently served in the following positions there: President--McDonald"s Europe from January 2003 to 2005; President of Partner Brands from December 2001 to January 2003; International Relationship Partner for Southeast and Central Asia from May 1999 to December 2001; and Vice President of the Latin America Group from July 1996 to May 1999.


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