People: XO Group Inc (XOXO.N)

Summary

Name	Age	Since	Current Position
David Liu	46	2008	Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer
John Mueller	49	2008	Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
Carol Evans	40	2008	Chief Operating Officer
Jeremy Lechtzin	38	2011	Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
Rob Fassino	33	2012	Executive Vice President - Product Development
Kristin Savilia	42	2011	Executive Vice President - Local Enterprise
Nic Di Iorio	52	2010	Chief Technology Officer
Carley Roney	43	2008	Chief Content Officer
Peter Sachse	55	2010	Director
Elizabeth Schimel		2012	Director
Charles Baker	46	2005	Independent Director
Ira Carlin	64	2006	Independent Director
Eileen Naughton	54	2006	Independent Director

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Biographies

Name	Description
David Liu	Mr. David Liu is Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer of Xo Group Inc. He is a Co-founder of XO Group and has served as the company Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the Board since the company inception in May 1996. Mr. Liu has also served as the company President since October 2008, and served as President from May 1996 to October 2007. From January 1993 to May 1996, Mr. Liu served as Director of Production of RunTime Inc., a CD-ROM development firm that he co-founded with Carley Roney, the company Chief Content Officer. Before January 1993, Mr. Liu was the Director of Production at VideOvation, a subsidiary of Reader’s Digest. Mr. Liu received a B.F.A. in Film and Television from New York University.
John Mueller	Mr. John P. Mueller is Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer of Xo Group Inc., since September 2, 2008. Before that, he was Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at Genius Products, Inc. between February 2006 and May 2008. Before Genius Products, Mr. Mueller was Senior Vice President of Media Investment Banking for Jefferies & Company, Inc. from January 2002 to December 2005, where he provided strategic financial advisory services on mergers, acquisitions, and equity and debt offerings for entertainment and media clients. Before Jefferies & Company, Mr. Mueller worked in the media and entertainment investment banking groups at Credit Suisse First Boston and SG Cowen Securities. Mr. Mueller began his career in finance working for a Fortune 500 consumer packaged goods company, Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Mr. Mueller received a B.S. in Business from the University of Minnesota and earned an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Carol Evans	Ms. Carol Koh Evans is Chief Operating Officer of Xo Group Inc., since May 12, 2008. Before that, she was General Manager of Massive Incorporated, a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, since May 2006. Before joining Massive following its acquisition by Microsoft, Ms. Evans spent five years with Microsoft in Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy and MSN M&A, where she primarily supported Microsoft’s consumer initiatives, including the Online Services and Entertainment and Devices divisions. Before Microsoft, Ms. Evans led Corporate Development for XO Group. In addition, she worked as an investment banker with Lehman Brothers in New York and Hong Kong and Robertson Stephens in San Francisco and participated in General Electric’s Financial Management Program. Ms. Evans received a B.S. in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of California, Berkeley — Haas School of Business and earned an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.
Jeremy Lechtzin	Mr. Jeremy Lechtzin is Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary of Xo Group Inc. He is the company Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary and joined XO Group in May 2007. Before that, he was in private practice representing XO Group and other public and private technology clients on securities, mergers, venture capital, intellectual property and general corporate matters with the law firms of Proskauer Rose LLP from February 2003 through May 2007 and Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP from September 1999 through February 2003. Mr. Lechtzin received a B.A. in History from the University of Michigan and earned a J.D. from New York University School of Law.
Rob Fassino	Mr. Rob Fassino has been appointed as Executive Vice President - Product Development of XO Group Inc., effective August 08, 2012. In 1996, Fassino joined CEO David Liu, Chief Content Officer Carley Roney and another classmate from NYU's film school to start The Knot Inc., now known as XO Group Inc. As a co-founder, Fassino was the consummate entrepreneur in the early start-up years of The Knot, helping launch products and services wildly popular with brides that were also revenue generators, such as The Knot's original online wedding dress look book. His roles also included serving as VP, Sales and Marketing, where he managed the national sales and sales operations teams and directed all national sales programs for online, print, and video campaigns, and VP, Business Integration, where he led integration and training of the local sales team after The Knot acquired Weddingpages in 2000. Fassino is currently an Entrepreneur-In-Residence at NYU. Most recently, Fassino was a systems and operations consultant to the iCC division of Group Commerce, the venture-backed e-commerce platform for publishers. Before that, Fassino was VP/General Manager of Interactive at United Media, where he maintained P&L and operational ownership for the interactive division of the global syndication and licensing company. Before co-founding The Knot in 1996, Fassino was a Broadcast Producer, Information Architect, and Co-Founder/Director of the Interactive Division at the Margeotes Fertitta + Partners advertising agency. Fassino received a BFA in Film from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
Kristin Savilia	Ms. Kristin Savilia is Executive Vice President - Local Enterprise of Xo Group Inc. She joined XO Group in July 2005. From September 1999 to June 2005, Ms. Savilia was Executive Director of Bridal and Gift Registry at Linens ’n Things, Inc. Prior to that, she was a Regional Bridal Director and a buyer for Macy’s beginning in 1991. Ms. Savilia received a B.A. in History from Dartmouth College.
Nic Di Iorio	Mr. Nic Di Iorio is Chief Technology Officer of Xo Group Inc. He joined XO Group in February 2008. Before that, he was co-Founder and CEO of City 24/7 LLC from October 2006 to January 2008, where he remains a member of the Advisory Board. Mr. Di Iorio was also Principal of MarCom ASP Limited, a consulting company, from July 2006 to January 2008. Before that, he was Chief Technology Officer of the Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), from October 2003 to June 2006. Before that, Mr. Di Iorio held the dual role of Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer of the McCann WorldGroup (a wholly-owned subsidiary of IPG) and Chief Executive Officer of Marketing Communications Technologies Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the McCann WorldGroup), from April 1995 to September 2003. Before joining McCann, Mr. Di Iorio spent four years at Young & Rubicam as Vice President, Information Technology. He also spent ten years in Research and Development organizations at GTE and AT&T Bell Laboratories working on new technologies
Carley Roney	Ms. Carley Roney is Chief Content Officer of Xo Group Inc. Before that, she is a co-founder of XO Group. She has served as the company Editor-In-Chief since the company inception in May 1996 and became the company Chief Content Officer in August 2008. From January 1994 to May 1996, she served as President at RunTime Inc., a CD-ROM development firm that she co-founded with David Liu, the comapny Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Roney received an M.A. in Cultural Studies and earned a B.F.A. in Film and Television from New York University.
Peter Sachse	Mr. Peter R. Sachse is a Director of XO Group Inc., since February 16, 2010. He was appointed to the Board by Macy’s under the Macy’s Corporate Agreement. For additional information regarding the Macy’s Corporate Agreement, please see the section entitled “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” in this Proxy Statement. Mr. Sachse also previously served as one of the company directors from October 2006 through April 2007, and as an observer to the Board of Directors from April 2007 to February 2010. Mr. Sachse has been Chief Stores Officer of Macy’s, Inc. since February 2012. Mr. Sachse was Chief Marketing Officer of Macy’s between February 2009 and February 2012 and also served under that title from June 2003 to May 2007, and was President of Macy’s Corporate Marketing from May 2007 to February 2009. Mr. Sachse was also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the macys.com division of Macy’s between April 2006 and February 2012. Prior to serving in these roles, Mr. Sachse was president and chief operating officer of The Bon Marche in Seattle. He began his retail career with Macy’s in Kansas City. He also served as executive vice president/general merchandise manager at Macy’s East and later as vice chair/director of stores of Macy’s East. Mr. Sachse received a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin.
Elizabeth Schimel	Ms. Elizabeth Schimel has been appointed as Director of XO Group Inc., effective August 6, 2012. Before joining Meredith in June 2011, Schimel served as Global Head of Music and Connected Entertainment at Nokia, where she was responsible for the launch and scaling of Nokia's entertainment services initiative. Before Nokia, Schimel served as SVP, Entertainment at Comcast Interactive Media, where she led Comcast's initiative to create and develop internet video products and services. Her deep background and experience in the digital arena also includes senior leadership roles with technology, entertainment and wireless providers, including VP of Consumer Business Development at AT&T Wireless, VP and General Manager for BMG Online and BMG Entertainment, and SVP and Director of Global Business Development at Soundview Technology Group. Schimel holds an MBA and MA in Finance from the Wharton School, and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa.
Charles Baker	Mr. Charles C. Baker is an Independent Director of XO Group Inc., since November 8, 2005. Since September 2010, Mr. Baker has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of ZipRealty, Inc. Between December 2008 and September 2010, Mr. Baker served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ZipRealty. Between June 2007 and December 2008, Mr. Baker was an independent investor. Mr. Baker was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Monster Worldwide, Inc. from March 2005 through June 2007. From 1993 to 2005, Mr. Baker held various positions at Salomon Brothers (subsequently Smith Barney) and was a Managing Director in the Equity Research Department just before joining Monster Worldwide, Inc. Mr. Baker holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a former Chairman of the Media and Entertainment Analysts of New York Investment Society. Mr. Baker received a B.A. from Yale College.
Ira Carlin	Mr. Ira Carlin is an Independent Director of XO Group Inc., since October 3, 2006. Mr. Carlin retired in January 2008 after having served as Chairman-International of MAGNA Global Worldwide, a division of the Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), since 2002. Mr. Carlin began his advertising career at Grey Advertising and was with IPG since 1974. From 1990 to 2002, Mr. Carlin served as Chairman and CEO of Universal McCann. Mr. Carlin received a B.A. in Physics from Hebrew University.
Eileen Naughton	Ms. Eileen Naughton is an Independent Director of XO Group Inc., since October 3, 2006. Ms. Naughton is Managing Director, Digital Media Strategy, Americas at Google Inc., where she has worked since September 2006. Her prior positions at Google have included Director, Americas Media Sales and Operations, and Director, Media Platforms. From 2002 to 2006, Ms. Naughton served as president of the TIME Group and as Vice President of Investor Relations for Time Warner from 2000 to 2002. Ms. Naughton received a B.A. in International Relations and earned an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania.

Basic Compensation

Name	Fiscal Year Total
David Liu	993,539
John Mueller	1,016,180
Carol Evans	1,017,650
Jeremy Lechtzin	894,954
Rob Fassino	--
Kristin Savilia	--
Nic Di Iorio	1,191,160
Carley Roney	452,092
Peter Sachse	--
Elizabeth Schimel	--
Charles Baker	--
Ira Carlin	--
Eileen Naughton	--

As Of 30 Dec 2011

Options Compensation

Name	Options	Value
David Liu	726,059	5,502,710
John Mueller	0	0
Carol Evans	0	0
Jeremy Lechtzin	0	0
Rob Fassino	0	0
Kristin Savilia	0	0
Nic Di Iorio	0	0
Carley Roney	198,739	1,154,110
Peter Sachse	0	0
Elizabeth Schimel	0	0
Charles Baker	0	0
Ira Carlin	0	0
Eileen Naughton	0	0

Insider Trading

Name	Shares Traded	Price
RONEY CARLEY	7,730	$0.00
RONEY CARLEY	11,200	$0.00
EVANS CAROL KOH	40,000	$0.00
FASSINO ROB	10,000	$0.00
LIU DAVID	40,000	$0.00
DI IORIO NIC	8,325	$0.00
RONEY CARLEY	40,000	$0.00
SAVILIA-RUBENSTEIN KRISTIN	6,235	$0.00
RONEY CARLEY	40,000	$0.00
DI IORIO NIC	40,000	$0.00
EVANS CAROL KOH	8,325	$0.00
MUELLER JOHN P	40,000	$0.00
FASSINO ROB	724	$0.00
LIU DAVID	11,200	$0.00
LIU DAVID	40,000	$0.00
MUELLER JOHN P	8,325	$0.00
LECHTZIN JEREMY	7,730	$0.00
LIU DAVID	7,730	$0.00
LECHTZIN JEREMY	40,000	$0.00
SAVILIA-RUBENSTEIN KRISTIN	40,000	$0.00
LIU DAVID	3,042	$9.40
EVANS CAROL KOH	3,702	$9.40
RONEY CARLEY	3,042	$9.40
LECHTZIN JEREMY	4,062	$9.40
LIU DAVID	3,034	$9.40

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