Chico's announces nomination of Deborah Kerr to board of directors

Chico's board has nominated Deborah L. Kerr for election by its shareholders at the company's annual meeting on June 22, 2017. The company said, Kerr will fill the remaining one year term in place of Ross E. Roeder, who is retiring from the board at the annual meeting.

"Kerr is a highly experienced technology and product expert, with proven skills in innovation and risk management," said David F. Walker, Chair of the board of Chico's in statement, adding, "She will bring a unique and fresh voice to our board."

Kerr most recently served as executive vice president and chief product and technology officer of Sabre Corporation in Dallas, Texas, where she led the global product and technology organization. She previously held executive leadership roles in technology at FICO, Hewlett Packard Company and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She currently serves on the boards of directors of DH Corporation and EXLService Holdings.

"I am looking forward to Kerr's seasoned counsel as we continue to enhance our customers' overall experience with the Chico's FAS brands, both in our stores and online," added Shelley Broader, President and CEO of Chico's.

After Kerr's election, more than half of Chico's FAS nine-member board will be female.

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