Philippe Santi, age 63, and a Director since December 1999, is the Executive Vice President of Interparfums SA. Mr. Santi, who is a Certified Accountant and Statutory Auditor in France, was the Chief Financial Officer of Interparfums SA beginning in February 1995 until November 2023. Prior to February 1995, Mr. Santi was the Chief Financial Officer for Stryker France and an Audit Manager for Ernst and Young. We believe that Mr. Santi s skills in accounting and tax, as well as his knowledge of the fragrance industry and our Company s European based operations, render him qualified to serve as a member of our Board of Directors.