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HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY ANNOUNCES THE ELECTION OF TWO NEW DIRECTORS

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Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) has expanded its Board of Directors from 11 to 13 members with the immediate appointment of April L. Lane and Bela S. Mehta. Lane, currently Chief Merchandising Officer at Thrive Market, brings extensive e-commerce experience from roles at Hearst , Amazon, Brands, and Nike. Mehta, Managing Partner at CITG Capital Partners and President of Little Switzerland, contributes financial and operating expertise from her extensive private equity background.

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) ha ampliato il suo Consiglio di Amministrazione da 11 a 13 membri con la nomina immediata di April L. Lane e Bela S. Mehta. Lane, attualmente Chief Merchandising Officer di Thrive Market, porta con sé una vasta esperienza nell'e-commerce, avendo ricoperto ruoli presso Hearst, Amazon, Brands e Nike. Mehta, Managing Partner di CITG Capital Partners e Presidente di Little Switzerland, contribuisce con la sua esperienza finanziaria e operativa, proveniente da un ampia carriera nel private equity.

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) ha ampliado su Junta Directiva de 11 a 13 miembros con la nombramiento inmediata de April L. Lane y Bela S. Mehta. Lane, actualmente Directora de Comercialización en Thrive Market, aporta una amplia experiencia en comercio electrónico tras haber trabajado en Hearst, Amazon, Brands y Nike. Mehta, Socia Directora en CITG Capital Partners y Presidenta de Little Switzerland, contribuye con su experiencia financiera y operativa gracias a su amplio historial en capital privado.

해밀턴 비치 브랜드 홀딩스 컴퍼니(NYSE: HBB)는 이사회 구성을 11명에서 13명으로 확대하면서 April L. LaneBela S. Mehta를 즉시 임명했습니다. 현재 Thrive Market의 Chief Merchandising Officer인 Lane은 Hearst, Amazon, Brands 및 Nike에서의 직무를 통해 방대한 전자상거래 경험을 가지고 있습니다. CITG Capital Partners의 Managing Partner이자 Little Switzerland의 President인 Mehta는 그녀의 광범위한 사모펀드 배경에서 재무 및 운영 전문지식을 기여합니다.

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) a élargi son conseil d'administration de 11 à 13 membres avec la nomination immédiate de April L. Lane et Bela S. Mehta. Lane, actuellement Chief Merchandising Officer chez Thrive Market, apporte une vaste expérience en commerce électronique grâce à ses rôles chez Hearst, Amazon, Brands et Nike. Mehta, associée directrice chez CITG Capital Partners et présidente de Little Switzerland, contribue avec son expertise financière et opérationnelle issue de son large parcours en capital-investissement.

Die Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) hat ihren Vorstand von 11 auf 13 Mitglieder erweitert und dabei April L. Lane und Bela S. Mehta sofort ernannt. Lane, die derzeit Chief Merchandising Officer bei Thrive Market ist, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen im E-Commerce aus ihren Tätigkeiten bei Hearst, Amazon, Brands und Nike mit. Mehta, Managing Partnerin bei CITG Capital Partners und Präsidentin von Little Switzerland, trägt mit ihrer umfangreichen Erfahrung im Private Equity finanzielle und betriebliche Expertise bei.

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  • Board expansion strengthens corporate governance with two independent directors
  • Addition of e-commerce expertise through April Lane's appointment
  • Enhancement of financial and operating capabilities through Bela Mehta's appointment
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GLEN ALLEN, Va., Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) (the "Company") today announced that the Board of Directors has increased the size of the Board from 11 directors to 13 directors and appointed April L. Lane and Bela S. Mehta to the Board, effective immediately.

Alfred M. Rankin, Jr., Chairman of the Board, said, "We are pleased to welcome two new independent directors to the Board. These additions are part of our long-term succession planning. April brings strong e-commerce, consumer products and strategy experience. Bela brings deep financial, operating and strategy expertise."

Ms. Lane has extensive experience leading large e-commerce businesses. She joined Thrive Market as Chief Merchandising Officer in April 2024. Previously, she was with Hearst Corporation, where she served as Chief eCommerce Officer. Prior to Hearst, she spent 12 years at Amazon in a variety of leadership roles. Prior to Amazon, she held strategy roles at Limited Brands and Nike after beginning her career at Boston Consulting Group, where she specialized in retail. Ms. Lane graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. in Sociology and Political Science.

Ms. Mehta is an experienced private equity partner who has been Managing Partner at CITG Capital Partners since 2004. She has served as President and Board Chairman of Little Switzerland, Inc. since 2006. She began her career as an analyst with Fidelity Capital. Ms. Mehta graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.B.A. in finance, she received an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a graduate degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

About Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company is a leading designer, marketer, and distributor of a wide range of branded small electric household and specialty housewares appliances, as well as commercial products for restaurants, fast food chains, bars, and hotels. The Company's owned consumer brands include Hamilton Beach®, Proctor Silex®, Hamilton Beach Professional®, Weston®, and TrueAir®. The Company's owned commercial brands include Hamilton Beach Commercial® and Proctor Silex Commercial®. Hamilton Beach Brands licenses the brands for Wolf Gourmet® countertop appliances, CHI® premium garment care products, Clorox™ True HEPA air purifiers, and Brita Hub countertop electric water filtration appliances. Hamilton Beach Brands has exclusive multiyear agreements to design, sell, market, and distribute Bartesian® premium cocktail delivery machines, and specialty appliances to create Numilk® non-dairy fresh milk on demand. The Company's Hamilton Beach Health® subsidiary is focused on expanding the Company's participation in the home medical market. In February 2024, Hamilton Beach Health acquired HealthBeacon PLC, a medical technology firm that specializes in developing connected devices. For more information about Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company, visit www.hamiltonbeachbrands.com.

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Who are the new directors appointed to Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB) board in November 2024?

April L. Lane and Bela S. Mehta were appointed as new directors to Hamilton Beach Brands' board, expanding it from 11 to 13 members.

What is April Lane's background joining Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB)?

April Lane is the Chief Merchandising Officer at Thrive Market, with previous experience as Chief eCommerce Officer at Hearst and 12 years in leadership roles at Amazon.

What is Bela Mehta's experience bringing to Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB)?

Bela Mehta is Managing Partner at CITG Capital Partners since 2004 and President of Little Switzerland, with extensive private equity experience and education from Michigan, Wharton, and Harvard.

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