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Laurence Franklin has served as a Director since May 2006 and currently serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee. In July 2011, Laurence Franklin was named Chief Executive Officer of Frette Srl, a manufacturer and retailer of luxury linens and home furnishings. Laurence Franklin is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of Tumi Inc., a manufacturer and retailer of luxury travel, business and lifestyle accessories, where he served from January 2002 until March 2009. Prior to joining Tumi, Laurence Franklin served as President of CoachLeatherware Company, Inc. and General Manager of Elizabeth Arden Inc. Laurence Franklin began his career at Peat Marwick Mitchell and Co. in audit, and then worked in the Management Consulting Services group at Price Waterhouse & Co. Laurence Franklin earned his B.A. from Colgate University and his M.S. from the New York University Graduate School of Business. Laurence Franklin serves on the boards of two private companies in addition to his
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- • 3,360 investors hold the CEO role in VCSift. Laurence Franklin is one of them.
- • 1,025 investors are based in Dallas, Texas, United States.
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