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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position

Ching Fai Or

 62 2012 Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board

Jose Manuel Martinez Gutierrez

 43 2012 Group Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director

Ming Fun Cheng

 75 2008 Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman of the Board

Wing Yung Tang

 57 2012 Group Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director

Armin Broger

 51 2012 President - edc Brand

Tanya Todd

 49 Chief Operating Officer

Ernst-Peter Vogel

 47 2011 Executive Vice President - Global Finance & IT

Jorgen Andersson

 47 2012 Senior Vice President, Director - Brand and New Business

Julia Merkel

 46 2012 Senior Vice President, Head - Global Human Resources

Jan Nord

 56 2011 Senior Vice President, Creative Director - Brand and New Business

Jean Bezu

 55 2011 Chief Wholesale Officer

Melody Harris-Jensbach

 51 2012 Chief Product and Design Officer

Gert Van De Weerdhof

 46 2010 Chief Retail Officer

Wai Yin Ng

 2011 Company Secretary

Jurgen Friedrich

 74 1997 Non-Executive Director

Li Kam Fun Cheng

 60 2012 Non-Executive Independent Director

Alexander Hamilton

 71 1995 Independent Non-Executive Director

Norbert Platt

 65 2012 Non-Executive Independent Director

Patrick Lau

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Ching Fai Or

 Mr. Or Ching Fai has been appointed as Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Esprit Holdings Ltd., effective June 13, 2012. He has been an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company since 1996. He is an executive director, chief executive officer and chairman of China Strategic Holdings Limited, an independent non-executive director and a vice chairman of G-Resources Group Ltd and an independent non-executive director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited. He was the former vice chairman and chief executive of Hang Seng Bank Limited, the former chairman of Hang Seng Life Limited and a director of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited and Hutchison Whampoa Limited until his retirement in May 2009.

Jose Manuel Martinez Gutierrez

 Mr. Jose Manuel Martinez Gutierrez has been appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director of Esprit Holdings Ltd., effective September 26, 2012. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and a Master in Business Administration Degree (Honours with Distinction) from J.L. Kellogg Business School, Northwestern University. Mr. Martinez's professional career spans investment banking, strategy consulting and senior management positions in the global retail and consumer goods industries. Most recently, he was the group director of distribution and operations for Industria De Diseño Textil, S.A. (“Inditex”), based in Spain. In this role, Mr. Martinez managed the group’s distribution to its global retail network. Over the last seven years, Mr. Martinez has led cross-functional transformation projects encompassing multiple business areas to overhaul and improve Inditex’s supply chain management, which has been a key factor in delivering consistent sales growth and overall performance for the group. Prior to this role, Mr MARTÍNEZ held the position of country manager for the Zara brand across Scandinavia, where he had top and bottom line accountability. Before joining Inditex, Mr. Martinez spent eight years at McKinsey & Company the firm’s retail and consumer goods practice in Spain and advising clients in Europe and South America on strategy, sales and marketing and store operations.

Ming Fun Cheng

 Mr. Cheng Ming Fun is Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman of the Board of Esprit Holdings Ltd. He has been an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company since November 2002 and became Deputy Chairman of the Company effective from 20 July 2008. He is an independent non-executive director of Global Logistic Properties Limited, a company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. He is also an independent non-executive chairman of Vietnam Infrastructure Ltd. and an independent non-executive director of Pacific Alliance China Land Ltd., both companies are listed on the AIM Board of the London Stock Exchange. He is an independent non-executive director of Pacific Can China Holdings Limited and the chairman of China High Growth Fund. He was an independent non-executive director of Kingboard Chemical Holdings Limited and Pou Sheng International (Holdings) Limited, both companies are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. He was a former member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council as well as Chairman of Inchcape Pacific Limited, N M Rothschild & Sons (Hong Kong) Ltd., The Link Management Limited and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. He is currently an Honorary Steward of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Wing Yung Tang

 Mr. Tang Wing Yung has been appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director of Esprit Holdings Ltd., with effective May 2, 2012. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Modern Mathematics from Surrey University, United Kingdom. He has been an associate member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales since 1981. He is also a fellow member of The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Practising) and has over 30 years of experience in accounting and finance. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Tang was executive director and chief financial officer of Sino Land Company Limited and Sino Hotels (Holdings) Limited and chief financial officer of Tsim Sha Tsui Properties Limited until his resignation in March 2012. He first joined these three companies as chief financial officer in November 2003. All of them are listed on the main board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Prior to joining the Sino group, he was a managing director of an investment and financial advisory services firm that is a member of an international group, overseeing operations in the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. Tang started his career as an accountant working for Peat Marwick (KPMG) in London and Hong Kong.

Armin Broger

 Mr. Armin Broger is President - edc Brand of Esprit Holdings Ltd. He is responsible for setting up edc as a separate brand across all areas. In the 21 years before joining the Group in March 2012, he developed a experience in building and transforming global brands including Levi Strauss & Co, where he was president of Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), 7 for all mankind as chief executive officer of Europe, Tommy Hilfiger as chief operating officer of EMEA, and Diesel as general manager worldwide. Before joining the fashion retailing industry, he held several leadership functions at The Walt Disney Company in the USA and in Europe. He is an alumnus of Bain & Company. He holds Business Administration degrees from the Universities of Innsbruck and Venice Ca’ Foscari in addition to an MBA from the University of Notre Dame.

Tanya Todd

 Ms. Tanya Todd is Chief Operating Officer of Esprit Holdings Ltd. She is responsible for global sourcing and supply chain, buying, research and development, quality management and sustainability. She joined the Group in the second quarter of calendar year 2010 and has 27 years of experience in fashion apparel retailing. Prior to joining the Group she was a board director for C&A in the role of chief merchandising officer, and before that she was buying director of the Mothercare. She holds a Bachelor of arts degree from Durham University and an Master of business administration in retailing and wholesaling from the University of Stirling.

Ernst-Peter Vogel

 Mr. Ernst-Peter Vogel is Executive Vice President - Global Finance & IT of Esprit Holdings Ltd. He is primarily responsible for the Group’s operational finance functions including the Group’s statutory and management reporting as well as the Global IT functions. He joined the Group in 2003 as Senior Vice President – Finance Europe and has been overseeing various global finance projects of the Group in the past years. He has over 10 years of experience in finance and tax matters and possesses the qualification as a German CPA and tax advisor. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree (Diplom- Kaufmann) with the University of Frankfurt. Prior to joining the Group, he headed the finance team of an international lifestyle group.

Jorgen Andersson

 Mr. Jorgen Andersson is Senior Vice President, Director - Brand and New Business of Esprit Holdings Ltd. He is responsible for organising the implementation of the brand direction in all touch points. Prior to joining the Group in October 2010, he held the same position at Hennes & Mauritz (“H&M”) for the past 10 years. Mr. Andersson have spent 25 years in various positions within the H&M group and worked as controller, chief buyer, country manager and marketing director. He also acted as chairman of the board in the H&M controlled companies Cheap Monday, Monki and Weekday. He holds a Bachelor degree in economics from the Stockholm University.

Julia Merkel

 Ms. Julia Merkel is Senior Vice President, Head - Global Human Resources of Esprit Holdings Ltd. Prior to joining Esprit, she led the executive development and placement as well as the group’s talent management as head of corporate executive development for Metro Group for seven years. She holds a Bachelor in Business Administration and has experience in the retail industry including sales, buying and first and foremost international human resources management and organisational and leadership development. She gained her experience at Castorama (France) and Mitsukoshi (Japan) and for more than 15 years with OBI Do-It-Yourself stores, where she held the responsibility as managing director human resources & administration in OBI Do-It-Yourself international headquarters from 2000 – 2003.

Jan Nord

 Mr. Jan Nord is Senior Vice President, Creative Director - Brand and New Business of Esprit Holdings Ltd. He is responsible for creative input and direction in all touch points of the brand. Prior to joining the Group in October 2010, he held the same position at H&M for the past 10 years. He began his career in the advertising business, creating the agency Nord & Co, before joining H&M full time. He has more than 25 years experience as creative director in communication, retail and fashion related businesses. He has studied Political Science, Economics and Cultural Science at the Stockholm University.

Jean Bezu

 Mr. Jean Bezu is Chief Wholesale Officer of Esprit Holdings Ltd. He is responsible for the global wholesale business of the Group. Prior to join the Group in May 2011, he had 23 years of experience in the sports apparel industry, with 20 in Asia as the marketing director and then president of Adidas Japan, before becoming the chief executive officer, senior vice president and managing director of Adidas group Asia Pacific till 2009. His last position was chief e-commerce officer for the Adidas group and the president of Adidas group Greater China. He has a experience in Asia, specializing in sales, product marketing and general management. He holds a Master degree from ESCP Europe in Paris.

Melody Harris-Jensbach

 Ms. Melody Harris-Jensbach is Chief Product and Design Officer of Esprit Holdings Ltd. She rejoined the Group in January 2012, and is responsible for all product divisions and the global licensing business. She graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City with a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Fashion Design. She has over 28 years’ experience in the apparel industry for various international and national apparel companies. Prior to rejoining the Group, she was the deputy chief executive officer and chief product officer of Puma AG from 2008 to 2011. She first joined the Group in August 1998 and from 1998 to 2007, she was responsible for Esprit’s product design strategy and was Global Business Manager for the women casual division.

Gert Van De Weerdhof

 Mr. Gert Van De Weerdhof is Chief Retail Officer of Esprit Holdings Ltd. He is responsible for the global retail business of the Group. Prior to joining the Group in July 2010, he was the CEO and previously Vice President of Pearle Europe B.V. where he worked for 6 years. Mr VAN DE WEERDHOF started his career in FMCG companies and has since gained management experience in sales, marketing and general management. He holds a Master degree in Economics and Business from the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Wai Yin Ng

 Ms. Ng Wai Yin is Company Secretary of Esprit Holdings Ltd., since August 15, 2011. Ms. Ng is a member of The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries.

Jurgen Friedrich

 Mr. Jurgen Alfred Rudolf Friedrich is Non-Executive Director of Esprit Holdings Ltd., since 1997. He founded Esprit’s European operations in 1976. He has over 32 years of experience in the apparel distribution and marketing business and is currently retired in Switzerland.

Li Kam Fun Cheng

 Mrs. Cheng Li Kam Fun has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Esprit Holdings Ltd., effective December 6, 2012. Mrs. Cheng, was the former corporate executive vice president of Amway Corporation, a global direct selling company which markets consumer products in the health, beauty, homecare and hometech categories. Mrs. Cheng began her career with Amway in Hong Kong in 1977 and had an track record in the launch and development of Amway markets in the Greater China and Southeast Asia regions. Mrs Cheng is known for Amway’s entry into China in 1991, and served as chairperson of Amway China until her retirement in 2011. Under her leadership, Amway China overcame regulatory and operating challenges, and grew to become a business enterprise with remarkable revenues. In 2008 and 2009, Mrs. Cheng was twice listed by Forbes as one of the “World’s 100 Most Powerful Women”. Mrs. Cheng is currently an independent non-executive director of Trinity Limited, a company listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, and a non-executive director of Amway (Malaysia) Holdings Berhad, a company listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. In the areas of public and community service, Mrs Cheng currently serves as chairperson of the Amway Charity Foundation in China. Mrs. Cheng obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hong Kong.

Alexander Hamilton

 Mr. Alexander Reid Hamilton is Independent Non-Executive Director of Esprit Holdings Ltd., since August 1995. He is also a director of CITIC Pacific Limited, COSCO International Holdings Limited, Shangri-La Asia Limited, Octopus Cards Limited and a number of other Hong Kong companies. He was a director of China COSCO Holdings Company Limited. He was a partner of Price Waterhouse with whom he practiced for 16 years.

Norbert Platt

 Mr. Norbert Adolf Platt has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Esprit Holdings Ltd., effective December 6, 2012. Mr. Platt, has 40 years of experience in the industry of luxury goods. Mr. Platt was the chief executive officer of the Richemont group from October 2004 to March 2010. The Richemont group’s luxury goods interests encompass a portfolio of internationally brands including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget, Montblanc, Chloé and Alfred Dunhill. Under his leadership, the Richemont group recorded growth in turnover and profits. Mr. Platt is currently a nonexecutive director of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA, the holding company of the Richemont group which is listed in Switzerland, and chairman of Montblanc Simplo GmbH based in Hamburg, Germany.

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