People: Blue Nile Inc (NILE.OQ)

NILE.OQ on NASDAQ Stock Exchange Global Select Market

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1 Aug 2013
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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position

Mark Vadon

42 2011 Chairman of the Board

Harvey Kanter

2012 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director

David Binder

2011 Chief Financial Officer

Dwight Gaston

43 2005 Senior Vice President

Engle Saez

49 2012 Chief Marketing Officer

Jonathan Sainsbury

33 2008 Vice President - Marketing

Lauren Neiswender

39 2010 General Counsel, Corporate Secretary

Vijay Talwar

40 2012 General Manager, President - International

Leslie Lane

44 2012 Lead Independent Director

Mindy Meads

61 2013 Director

Chris Bruzzo

42 2011 Independent Director

W. Eric Carlborg

48 2005 Independent Director

Michael Potter

50 2012 Independent Director

Steven Scheid

2007 Independent Director

Mary Taylor

63 2011 Independent Director

Biographies

Name Description

Mark Vadon

Mr. Mark C. Vadon is Chairman of the Board of Blue Nile Inc., since inception in March 1999. He founded Blue Nile. He served as executive chairman from February 2008 to August 2011 and served as chief executive officer from March 1999 to February 2008. From March 1999 to February 2007, Mr. Vadon was also president. From December 1992 to March 1999, Mr. Vadon was a consultant for Bain & Company, a management consulting firm. In 2009, Mr. Vadon founded zulily, Inc., an internet retailer of daily deals for moms and children, and serves as its chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Vadon holds a B.A. in Social Studies from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from Stanford University. Mr. Vadon founded Blue Nile over twelve years ago and brings to the board of directors a deep understanding of the business and the strategic vision for the business.

Harvey Kanter

Mr. Harvey S. Kanter is President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Blue Nile, Inc., since March 2012. He previously served as the chief executive officer and president of Moosejaw Mountaineering and Backcountry Travel, Inc., a multi-channel retailer of premium outdoor apparel and gear, from January 2009 to March 2012. From April 2003 to June 2008, Mr. Kanter served in various executive positions at Michaels Stores, Inc., a specialty retailer of arts and crafts, most recently serving as the executive vice president and managing director from March 2006 to June 2008. While at Michaels, Mr. Kanter also served as the president of Aaron Brothers, Inc., a division of Michaels, from April 2003 to March 2006. From October 1995 to March 2003, Mr. Kanter served in various management positions at Eddie Bauer, Inc., a premium outdoor retailer, including serving as the vice president and managing director of Eddie Bauer Home, a division of Eddie Bauer. Prior to Eddie Bauer, Mr. Kanter held positions at several other retailers, including Sears Roebuck Company, a multi-line retailer, and Broadway Stores, Inc. (known as, Carter Hawley Hale Department Stores), a department store. Mr. Kanter holds a M.B.A from Babson College and a B.S. from Arizona State University. As chief executive officer, Mr. Kanter brings to board of directors critical insights into strategic opportunities and into day-to-day operations, organizational development, and structure.

David Binder

Mr. David Bradley Binder is Chief Financial Officer of Blue Nile, Inc., since August 2011. From January 2008 to July 2011, Mr. Binder served as chief financial officer and treasurer of Infospace, Inc., an online search and e-commerce company. From October 2004 to December 2007, Mr. Binder was the vice president of finance at Infospace. From November 2001 to October 2004, Mr. Binder was the senior director of business development at Drugstore.com, Inc., an online drugstore. Prior to Drugstore, Mr. Binder served as the director of financial planning and analysis at Edge2net Inc., a VOIP telecommunications provider; the director of finance at HomeGrocer.com, Inc., an e-commerce retailer; and the director of planning, strategy and competitive analysis, at AT&T Wireless, a wireless telecommunications business. Mr. Binder holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance and a B.A. degree in Economics from Brandeis University.

Dwight Gaston

Mr. Dwight Gaston is Senior Vice President of Blue Nile Inc., since September 2005. From July 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Gaston served as vice president of operations, and from May 1999 to July 2003, Mr. Gaston served as director of fulfillment operations. From June 1992 to June 1995 and from August 1997 to May 1999, Mr. Gaston was a consultant with Bain & Company, a management consulting firm. Mr. Gaston holds a B.A. in Economics from Rice University and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.

Engle Saez

Mr. Engle Saez has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer of Blue Nile Inc., effective May 7, 2012. With more than 20 years of experience, Saez has provided branding, marketing, and product leadership to retail and consumer brands, including Esprit de Corp, Eddie Bauer, Timberland, Sperry Top-Sider, and Starbucks. Most recently, he served as head of product and marketing at Coinstar, where he was instrumental in the repositioning and growth of the COIN line of business.

Jonathan Sainsbury

Mr. Jonathan Sainsbury is Vice President - Marketing of Blue Nile Inc., since June 2008. From January 2007 to June 2008, Mr. Sainsbury served as director of marketing and from September 2006 to January 2007, he served as ur senior marketing manager. From March 2006 to September 2006, Mr. Sainsbury served as search marketing manager and from October 2004 to March 2006, he served as international program manager. From September 2002 to October 2004, Mr. Sainsbury served as senior marketing analyst. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Sainsbury was an associate consultant with Bain & Company, a management consulting firm. Mr. Sainsbury holds a B.A. in Physics from Pomona College.

Lauren Neiswender

Ms. Lauren Neiswender is General Counsel, Corporate Secretary of Blue Nile Inc. She has served as general counsel since October 2004 and has served as corporate secretary since February 2010. Prior to joining the company, Ms. Neiswender was an attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, PC. Ms. Neiswender holds a B.A. in Political Science from Emory University and a J.D. from the University of Virginia.

Vijay Talwar

Mr. Vijay Talwar is General Manager, President - International of Blue Nile Inc., since March 2012. He served as interim chief executive officer from November 2011 to March 2012. He served as senior vice president and general manager of international from August 2010 to November 2011. From November 2010 to August 2011, he also served as interim chief financial officer. From November 2008 to August 2010, Mr. Talwar served as the chief executive officer of the William J. Clinton Foundation India. From February 2008 to September 2008, Mr. Talwar served as the chief operating officer of EL Rothschild LLC, a venture designed to bring international luxury brands to India. From April 2007 to January 2008, Mr. Talwar served as the chief operating officer for the Central Europe, Middle East and Africa region at Nike, Inc., a designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories worldwide. From June 2004 to April 2007, Mr. Talwar served as the senior director of strategy and finance at Nike’s Global Apparel division. From December 2003 to June 2004, Mr. Talwar served as the director of strategy at Nike’s Global Apparel division, and from April 2002 to December 2003, he served as a manager of the global strategic planning group at Nike. Prior to Nike, Mr. Talwar was a consultant at Bain & Company, a management consulting firm; a special projects manager and senior internal auditor at the Kellogg Company, a producer of cereal and convenience foods; and a senior tax consultant and audit assistant at Deloitte & Touche, an accounting firm. Mr. Talwar holds an M.B.A. from University of Chicago, a Master of Accountancy from Miami University and a B.A. in Accountancy from the University of Findlay.

Leslie Lane

Mr. Leslie Lane is Lead Independent Director of Blue Nile Inc., since February 2012. He has served as a director since December 2008. Mr. Lane has served an operating partner at Altamont Capital Partners, a venture capital company, since May 2011. He served as the vice president and managing director of the Nike Foundation at Nike, Inc., a designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories, from June 2010 to April 2011. From October 2006 to June 2010, he served as vice president and general manager of Global Running for Nike, Inc. From March 2004 to October 2006, he served as the Director of Nike Global Footwear Finance and Strategic Planning and, from March 2003 to March 2004, he served as the director of Nike Subsidiaries. From 1998 to 2002, Mr. Lane held various positions at Roll International Corporation, a private holding company, including serving as the chief operating officer of PomWonderful LLC, the chief financial officer of Paramount Citrus, and the vice president of strategy of Roll International Corporation. From 1990 to 1998, Mr. Lane was a consultant with Bain & Company. He holds an M.A. in Chemistry from Oxford University and an M.B.A. from Harvard University. Mr. Lane serves on nominating and corporate governance committee and compensation committee. In August 2011, Mr. Lane moved from the audit committee to the compensation committee. He served on audit committee from December 2008 to August 2011.

Mindy Meads

Ms. Mindy C. Meads is Director of Blue Nile, Inc. Previously, Ms. Meads was Co-CEO of Aeropostale, where she reinvigorated the merchandise assortment and launched "P.S.", Aeropostale's Kid's Division. During her tenure, the company's revenue grew substantially and was recognized as one of The Fortune 100 Fastest Growing Companies. Prior to Aeropostale, Ms. Meads served as CEO and President of Victoria's Secret Direct. Before that, she held executive merchandising positions at Lands' End for 14 years, including CEO and President during her last two years. In these roles, she built the organization's global brand around quality, value, and service. Earlier in her career, Ms. Meads held a wide range of executive and operating roles at Sears, Gymboree, The Limited and Macy's. In addition to her corporate work, Ms. Meads sits on the Board of Governors of HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership) and the Board of Trustees of the Masters School. She serves as an Advisor to LIM College in New York City, The Little Black Bag Accessory Company, and the Be Kind People Project. She is also a former Director of the Federal Reserve Board for the 7th District (Chicago) and a former director of the C200 Foundation, an invitation-only group of pre-eminent women leaders from around the world. Ms. Meads received a B.S. from the University of Illinois in 1974.

Chris Bruzzo

Mr. Chris Bruzzo is Independent Director of Blue Nile Inc., since July 2011. Mr. Bruzzo has served as the senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Seattle’s Best Coffee, a subsidiary of Starbucks Corporation, a specialty coffee retailer, since July 2011. From June 2008 to July 2011, he served as vice president of global advertising & digital marketing at Starbucks Corporation. From January 2007 to January 2008, Mr. Bruzzo served as the vice president of digital strategy at Starbucks Corporation and from January 2008 to May 2008, he served as the chief technology officer and interim chief information officer at Starbucks Corporation. From July 2006 to October 2006, Mr. Bruzzo served as the vice president of marketing and public relations at Amazon.com, Inc., an online retailer. From July 2003 to February 2006, Mr. Bruzzo served in various roles at Amazon.com, Inc., including vice president of strategic communications, content and initiatives. Prior to Amazon.com, Inc., Mr. Bruzzo was an assistant vice president at Regence Blue Shield. Mr. Bruzzo holds a B.A. in Political Studies from Whitworth College. Mr. Bruzzo serves on audit committee and compensation committee. In February 2012, Mr. Bruzzo moved from the nominating and corporate governance committee to the compensation committee. He served on the nominating and corporate governance committee from August 2011 to February 2012.

W. Eric Carlborg

Mr. W. Eric Carlborg is Independent Director of Blue Nile Inc., since February 2005. Since June 2010, Mr. Carlborg has served as a partner at August Capital, an investment company. From April 2006 to June 2010, Mr. Carlborg served as a partner at Continental Investors LLC, an investment company. From September 2005 to March 2006, Mr. Carlborg served as chief financial officer of ProvideCommerce, Inc., an e-commerce company. From July 2001 to October 2004, Mr. Carlborg was a managing director of investment banking with Merrill Lynch & Co., a financial services company. Prior to his tenure at Merrill Lynch, Mr. Carlborg served in various executive financial positions, including chief financial officer at Authorize.net, Inc. and Chief Strategy Officer at Go2Net, Inc., providers of Internet products and services. Mr. Carlborg also previously served as chief financial officer for Einstein/Noah Bagel Corp., a food service company. Mr. Carlborg previously served as a member of the board of directors of Big Lots, Inc., a Fortune 500 retailer. Mr. Carlborg holds a B.A. from the University of Illinois and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Mr. Carlborg serves as the chair of audit committee.

Michael Potter

Mr. Michael J. Potter is Independent Director of Blue Nile Inc., since October 2007. Mr. Potter has served as lead independent director from February 2011 to February 2012. Mr. Potter has served as the chief operating officer at zulily, Inc., an Internet retailer of daily deals for moms and children, since October 2011 and has served as a director of zulily since March 2011. Mr. Potter served as chairman and chief executive officer of Big Lots, Inc., a Fortune 500 retailer, from June 2000 to June 2005. Prior to serving as chief executive officer, Mr. Potter served in various capacities at Big Lots, including the role of chief financial officer. Prior to Big Lots, Mr. Potter held various positions at The Limited, Inc., May Department Stores, and Meier & Frank, all retail companies. Mr. Potter currently serves on the board of directors of Coldwater Creek, Inc., a triple channel retailer of women’s apparel, gifts and accessories. Mr. Potter formerly served on the board of directors of Newegg, Inc., an online-only retailer specializing in high-tech products, and Big Lots, Inc. Mr. Potter holds an M.B.A. from Capital University in Ohio and a B.S. in Finance and Management from the University of Oregon. Mr. Potter currently serves on audit committee and nominating and corporate governance committee. Mr. Potter served on compensation committee from December 2008 to January 2012.

Steven Scheid

Mr. Steven L. Scheid is Independent Director of Blue Nile Inc., since October 2007. Mr. Scheid currently serves as chairman of the board of directors of Janus Capital Group, Inc., an asset management company. From April 2004 until December 2005, Mr. Scheid served as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors of Janus. Mr. Scheid joined the Janus board in December 2002 and was appointed chairman in January 2004. Mr. Scheid served as vice chairman of The Charles Schwab Corporation and president of Schwab’s retail group from 2000 to 2002. Prior thereto, Mr. Scheid headed Schwab’s financial products and services group and was the firm’s chief financial officer from 1996 through 1999. From 2001 to 2002, Mr. Scheid served on the Federal Advisory Council, which provides oversight to the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. Mr. Scheid has served as a founding partner of Strategic Execution Group, LLC, a consulting firm, since April 2007. Mr. Scheid serves on the board of directors of NMI, Inc., an insurance company, and formerly served on the board of directors of PMI Group, Inc., an international provider of credit enhancement products and Autodesk, Inc., a design software company. Mr. Scheid holds a B.S. from Michigan State University. Mr. Scheid serves as the chair of compensation committee.

Mary Taylor

Ms. Mary Alice Taylor is Independent Director of Blue Nile Inc., since March 2000. She has served as lead independent director from May 2004 to February 2011. Ms. Taylor has been an independent business executive since October 2000. She held a temporary assignment as chairman and chief executive officer of Webvan Group, Inc., an e-commerce company, from July 2001 to December 2001. Prior to that, she served as chairman and chief executive officer of HomeGrocer.com, an e-commerce company, from September 1999 until she completed a sale of the company to Webvan Group, Inc. in October 2000. From January 1997 to September 1999, Ms. Taylor served as corporate executive vice president of Worldwide Operations and Technology for Citigroup, Inc., a financial services organization. Ms. Taylor also served as a senior vice president of Federal Express Corporation, a delivery services company, from September 1991 until December 1996. Ms. Taylor serves on the board of directors of Allstate Corporation, an insurance company. Ms. Taylor formerly served on the board of directors of Autodesk Inc., a design software company, and Sabre Holdings, an Internet travel services company. Ms. Taylor holds a B.S. in Finance from Mississippi State University. Ms. Taylor is the chair of the nominating and corporate governance committee. She also serves as a member of audit committee.

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