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Mr. Lambert has served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of The Gymboree Corporation since January 2005. In August 2003, Mr. Lambert joined Illuminations.com, Inc., a candle and home decorating manufacturer, as the Chief Financial Officer. He was named to the Illuminations.com, Inc. board of directors in October 2003. Illuminations.com, Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection on January 9, 2004. Mr. Lambert has been a vineyard owner since October 2001 and, prior to joining Illuminations.com, was a private consultant for specialty retail companies. Mr. Lambert served as Chief Financial Officer of bebe Stores, Inc., a clothing retailer, from June 1996 through October 2001. From 1988 to 1996, Mr. Lambert was employed by Esprit de Corp., a wholesaler and retailer of junior and children's apparel, footwear and accessories, most recently serving as Corporate Vice President of Finance. Mr. Lambert is a Certified Public Accountant. | 