As a result of his numerous senior management positions at Yum! Brands, Kmart, Sears and Potbelly, Aylwin brings to the Board significant leadership experience; expertise in corporate branding, marketing, franchising and management of complex global businesses; and insights on meeting consumer needs while driving growth. His service on the boards of directors and board committees of various other public companies provides additional strategic and governance perspectives, and he has extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry from his prior service on the board of directors of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Aylwin holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from Houston Baptist University, and a BS degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and BA degree in English from the University of Houston.

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