Mr. Dhanda is a well-respected technology leader in the consumer sector, with over 30 years of experience in leading technology and business functions. He is known for building powerful and collaborative teams that keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology, AI and cybersecurity landscape, which enables him to contribute tremendous insights to Board discussions related to PENN s customer-focused digital and omnichannel retail strategy. In recognition of his significant contributions to advancing the use of technology in business, Mr. Dhanda was inducted into the CIO Hall of Fame. Technology / Digital: Obtained through numerous executive leadership roles with consumer- oriented and digitally-enabled businesses, with responsibilities for technological transformation efforts, including customer digital engagement and intelligence, application and supply chain modernization. At Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI), he led the shift to exclusively cloud-based operations and is currently focused on accelerating business growth through the use of AI. Cybersecurity: Acquired through more than 15 years of service as Chief Information Officer with leading national retail and financial services companies, overseeing the security of IT architecture, application platforms and data, including in Mr. Dhanda s current role with Albertsons Companies where he oversees the security and reliability of the payments platform that processes approximately $78 billion in sales annually. Strategic Planning / M&A: Gained by serving in strategic planning roles at JP Morgan and executive roles with PNC Financial Services Group, which focused on leading business development in high potential markets and enterprise-wide transformation strategies. He played critical roles in leading business and technology functions across multiple mergers and acquisitions by PNC. At Albertsons Companies, Mr. Dhanda oversaw the post-acquisition integration of the company and Safeway to a common platform. EXPERIENCE: Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) Leading Fortune 100 grocery store chain EVP and Chief Technology and Transformation Officer (since 2023), EVP and Chief Information Officer (2015-2022) Giant Eagle, Inc. American supermarket chain SVP, Digital Commerce and Chief Information Officer (2013-2015) The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) Diversified U.S.-based financial services institution EVP and CIO (2008-2013), SVP and CIO, PNC Bank (2005-2008), Various positions (1999-2013), SVP and Manager, Eastern Markets (1997-1999), Small Business Lending (1995-1997) JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) (formerly Chemical Bank) Leading global financial services firm SVP, Marketing and Business Planning Manager, Consumer Bank (1992-1995), Strategic Planning Officer, Regional Banking Operations Division (1989-1992), Management Consultant, Retail Operations and Technology (1988-1989) Anuj Dhanda Class I Director (Independent) Age: 63 Director Since: 2024 Committees: Audit Public Board Directorships: BlueLinx Holdings (NYSE: BXC) (2023-Present) Education: University of Delhi: BA, Commerce Rutgers University: MBA Rutgers University: PhD, Finance