USA : Mr. Terry Burman to join Yankee Candle BoD

The Yankee Candle Company Inc the leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles announced that Terry Burman has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Burman is the Chief Executive Officer of Signet Group, plc, a leading specialty retail jeweler with operations in both the U.S, including Kay Jewelers and a variety of well established regional brands, and the United Kingdom.

“We are very pleased that Terry is joining our Board, and we look forward to benefiting from the counsel and guidance he will provide,” said Craig W. Rydin, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Yankee Candle.

“As the CEO of a highly regarded and industry-leading retailer like Signet Group, Terry brings to our Board a proven record of successful hands-on leadership in the highly competitive retail industry.

In particular, Terry’s background and experience in the mall-based specialty retail segment should prove especially helpful as we work together to continue to profitably grow our business.

In addition, Terry’s expertise with international specialty retail will be invaluable as we continue to seek to leverage and extend the strong Yankee Candle brand through our fast-growing international business.”

Mr. Burman joined Signet Group in 1995 as the Chairman and CEO of Sterling Jewelers Inc a US division of Signet. Before joining Signet Group, Mr. Burman held various senior executive positions of increasing responsibility with Barry’s Jewelers Inc from 1980 - 1995, including President and Chief Executive Officer from 1993 – 1995.

Prior to that, Mr. Burman was a Partner with Roberts Department Stores, a regional department store chain specializing in apparel. Mr. Burman also serves on the Board of Directors of Signet Group plc. “I am very excited to be joining the Board of Yankee Candle, a growing and industry-leading company,” said Mr. Burman. “Yankee Candle has a long history of success and innovation within its category, and I look forward to working with management, Madison Dearborn Partners and my colleagues on the Board to continue the Company’s successful and profitable growth and to build upon and further strengthen the Yankee Candle brand.”

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