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Designer Brands Inc: Executives

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Executives

Jay L. Schottenstein

Chairman Executive Board Since: 2005 Age: 69

Mr. Jay L. Schottenstein has been the Chairman of the company since 2005. Currently, he also serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Eagle Outfitters Inc and SB360 Capital Partners and the Chairman of American Signature Inc and Schottenstein Stores Corp. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of the company from 2005 to 2009. Earlier, he held various executive roles at Schottenstein RVI LLC and Retail Ventures Inc. Mr. Schottenstein has been a Director of Albertsons Companies since 2006.

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Deborah L. Ferree

Chief Product Officer; Vice Chairman Executive Board Since: 2023 Age: 70

Ms. Deborah L. Ferree has been the Chief Product Officer, and Vice Chairman of the company since February 2023. Prior to this, she served as President of Camuto of the company from 2021 to 2023. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Merchandising, President and Chief Merchandising Officer of the company. Ms. Ferree served in various leadership positions, including Divisional Merchandising Manager of Shoes, Accessories and Intimate Apparel for Harris Department Store, and Divisional Merchandise Manager of the May Company.

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Douglas M. Howe

Chief Executive Officer; Director Executive Board Since: 2023 Age: 63

Mr. Douglas M. Howe has been the Chief Executive Officer and Director of the company since April 2023. Prior to this, he served as the President of DSW and Executive Vice President of Designer Brands. He also served as the Chief Merchandising Officer at Kohl from 2018 to 2022. Earlier, he served in leadership roles at QVC and Old Navy, Walmart, and May Department Stores.

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Jared A. Poff

Chief Financial Officer; Executive Vice President; Chief Administrative Officer Senior Management Since: 2023 Age: 51

Mr. Jared A. Poff has been an Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the company since 2023. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, and Interim Chief Financial Officer of the company. Prior to this, he served as the Vice President of Finance, Business Development, and Treasurer of the company. Mr. Poff also served as the Vice President and Treasurer of Big Lots Inc.

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Joseph A. Schottenstein

Chief Operating Officer - Acquisitions and Leasing, SPG and Schottenstein Realty LLC; Executive Vice President - Acquisitions and Leasing, SPG and Schottenstein Realty LLC; Director Executive Board Since: 2012 Age: 44
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