Board of Directors

Mr. Mahoney joined our Board of Directors in 2013 and currently serves as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Mahoney was Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Staples, Inc. from 2006 until his retirement in 2012. While at Staples, Mr. Mahoney was Chief Financial Officer from 1996 to 2012, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer from 1997 to 2006, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 1996 to 1997. Before joining Staples, Mr. Mahoney was a partner with the accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP where he worked for 20 years, including service in the firm’s National Office Accounting and Auditing group. Mr. Mahoney is a certified public accountant. He currently serves on the board of directors of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. and previously served on the board of directors of Advo, Inc., Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc., Zipcar, Inc., The Michaels Companies, Inc. and Chico’s FAS, Inc. Mr. Mahoney brings to the Board over 30 years of financial expertise and over 25 years of retail industry experience, including as chief financial officer of a leading retailer. Serving as an accomplished director for a variety of consumer companies provides Mr. Mahoney with insight into the complex board oversight responsibilities for consumer businesses.