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Jay Schottenstein is an influential retail entrepreneur with a deep commitment to philanthropy. As a leader in the retail industry, he oversees a network of public and privately held businesses across various categories. Mr. Schottenstein is Chairman and CEO of American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO), Chairman and CEO of American Signature, Executive Chairman of Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI), Chairman, President, and CEO of Schottenstein Stores Corporation & Schottenstein Property Group, Chairman and CEO of SB360 Capital Partners, among others. He also holds board positions at American Eagle Outfitters, Designer Brands, Albertsons Companies and a number of philanthropic and educational organizations. Mr. Schottenstein developed a keen understanding of business at an early age, fueled by the entrepreneurial spirit of his grandfather, Ephraim Schottenstein. Ephraim and Anna Schottenstein opened Columbus, Ohio-based E.L. Schottenstein Department Stores in 1917 where Jay later learned the family business from his father, Jerome Schottenstein. His first leadership role was in 1976 as a store manager in the family furniture business, Value City Furniture. In 1984, Mr. Schottenstein assumed an executive role in the family’s Value City Department Stores, now Designer Brands. Following the death of his father in 1992, Jay rose to lead the retail empire and continues to build on the Schottenstein family legacy. Mr. Schottenstein is passionate about giving back to the communities where he and his family live and where his businesses have a footprint. Together with his wife, Jeanie Schottenstein, he developed the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Family Foundation to support local, national and global charitable and educational organizations. He was instrumental in founding The Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Prize in Cardiovascular Sciences at the Ohio State University to provide national and international recognition to those at the forefront of cardiovascular sciences. The Schottenstein family is consistently recognized for their incredible philanthropic efforts. In 2009, Lebron James nominated Mr. Schottenstein for the Time 100, the magazine’s annual list of the world’s most influential people. In 2010, the American Red Cross of Central Ohio honored the Schottensteins with the Humanitarian of the Year Award for their commitment to improving the Columbus community. In 2016, Mr. Schottenstein was honored with the T. Kenyon Holly Award for his outstanding humanitarian achievement by the Two Ten Footwear Foundation. The Schottensteins were also honored in 2019 by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for their long-standing support.

Corie Barry is CEO of Best Buy Co. Inc., the leading provider of consumer technology products and services, with approximately 125,000 employees in North America and nearly $43 billion in annual revenue. She also serves on the company’s board of directors. Prior to becoming CEO in June 2019, Corie served in several other executive positions, playing a critical role in developing and executing the company’s Best Buy 2020 growth strategy and related transformation. Most recently, she was the company’s chief financial and strategic transformation officer, overseeing strategic transformation and growth, digital and technology, global finance, investor relations, enterprise risk and compliance, integration management, and Best Buy Health. Corie joined Best Buy in 1999 and has held a variety of financial and operational roles across the organization, both in the field and at the corporate office. She became CFO in 2016 and, prior to that, served as chief strategic growth officer. She has also served as senior vice president of domestic finance and interim president of Best Buy’s services organization. Before joining Best Buy, Corie started her career as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche. A Minnesota native, Corie holds bachelor’s degrees in accounting and management from the College of St. Benedict, where she now serves on the board of trustees. Additionally, she serves on the board of directors for Domino’s Pizza.

Martinka Nanarova is a Chief Executive Officer at Big Lots and is based in Derby, City of Derby, United Kingdom.

Michael O'Sullivan is a Board Member at BURLINGTON STORES, INC. and Chief Executive Officer at BURLINGTON STORES, INC. and is based in San Francisco, California. He has worked as VP at JPMorgan Chase & Co, President/COO at Ross Stores, and Senior VP:Strategic Planning at Ross Stores. Michael studied at Columbia Business School between 1989 and 1991 and University of Oxford between 1982 and 1985.

Mr. Vasos has served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Board since June 2015. He joined Dollar General in December 2008 as Executive Vice President, Division President and Chief Merchandising Officer. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in November 2013. Prior to joining Dollar General, Mr. Vasos served in executive positions with Longs Drug Stores Corporation for seven years, including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (February 2008 - November 2008) and Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer (2001 - 2008), where he was responsible for all pharmacy and front-end marketing, merchandising, procurement, supply chain, advertising, store development, store layout and space allocation, and the operation of three distribution centers. He also previously served in leadership positions at Phar-Mor Food and Drug Inc. and Eckerd Corporation.

Michelle D. Gass (Petkers) is an American businesswoman who currently serves as the CEO and Director of Kohl's Corporation, a position she has held since May 2018.

Marvin Ellison is an American business executive who serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Lowe's, joining the company on July 2, 2018. He was previously the CEO of J. C. Penney, and had been since August 2015. He joined the company in November 2014 and served as CEO-designee and president before taking over the role of CEO.

Jeffrey Gennette, Jeff has been Chief Merchandising Officer of Macy's Inc. since February 2009 and served as its Chief Executive Officer of Macy's department stores for Northwest region of Macy's, Inc. (formerly, Federated Department Stores Inc.) since February 1, 2006. He has been Chief Merchandising Officer of Macy's Home Store since March 2009. He is responsible for all buying and merchandising functions for Macy's nationwide, as well as for relations with market vendor partners. He has been the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Macy's West since February 2008. He served as the Chairman of Macy's department stores - Northwest region for Macy's, Inc. since February 1, 2006. Jeffrey Gennette served as Executive Vice President and Director of stores at Macy's Central since 2004. He served as Senior Vice President/General Merchandise Manager at Macy's West since 2001. He joined Macy's West in 1983 as an Executive Trainee and also has served with FAO Schwarz and Broadway stores. He served as Chairman of Macy's Northwest in Seattle since December 2005. He has been a Director of Macy's, Inc. since February 1, 2006. He serves as Director of The Seattle Symphony.