Richard Coté retired from his position as Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in July 2016. Mr. Coté, who continues to serve as a member of the Board of Directors, joined the Company in January 2000 as Executive Vice President – Finance and Administration. In May 2001, Mr. Coté was promoted to Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer; in March 2010, he was promoted to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer; and in July 2014, he was promoted to Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Coté worked for Colgate-Palmolive, a global consumer goods company, where, from 1998 to 2000, he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for U.S. operations, and from 1993 to 1998, he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Asia/Pacific operations. Prior to joining Colgate-Palmolive, Mr. Coté spent eight years at KPMG LLP in public accounting. Mr. Coté’s extensive experience in the areas of international business, accounting and corporate operations, as well as his familiarity with the Company, make him well qualified for service on the Board of Directors.