Mr. Louvet has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer, and a director of the Company since July 2017. Prior to joining the Company, he served as the Group President, Global Beauty, of Procter & Gamble Co. ( P&G ) since February 2015. Prior to that role, Mr. Louvet held successively senior leadership positions at P&G, including the roles of Group President, Global Grooming (Gillette), and President of P&G s Global Prestige Business. Before he joined P&G, he served as a Naval Officer, Admiral Aide de Camp in the French Navy from 1987 to 1989. Mr. Louvet graduated from cole Sup rieure de Commerce de Paris and received his M.B.A. from the University of Illinois. Mr. Louvet also serves on the board of trustees of the Hospital of Special Surgery and has served on the board of directors of Danone, a public company, since April 2022. He is also on the CEO Advisory Council of the Fashion Pact, a coalition committed to advancing environmental sustainability in the fashion and textile industries. EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS Mr. Louvet brings significant leadership and business experience to the Board. His over 25 years in the consumer products industry, with oversight of multiple major global business units, have provided him with a deep understanding of building and growing brands. His position as the Company s President and Chief Executive Officer provides our Board with valuable perspective into the issues and opportunities facing the Company. Mr. Louvet s extensive background in managing internationally renowned prestige brands, along with his substantial experience in driving business transformation and innovation, provides our Board with critical strategic insights into our global business.