Ken C. Hicks was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Foot Locker Inc. effective August, 2009. He was subsequently appointed as the company's Chairman effective January 2010.

Prior to joining Foot Locker, Mr. Hicks served as President and Chief Merchandising Officer of J.C. Penney Company Inc. since 2005 and was a member of its board of directors since 2008. From 2002 to 2005, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Penney's stores and merchandise operations.

Before joining J.C. Penney, Mr. Hicks was President of Payless ShoeSource from 1999 to 2002, where he was responsible for all elements of merchandising, marketing, product distribution, and direct product development and sourcing for 4,900 stores in seven countries. Prior to joining Payless ShoeSource, he was Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of all merchandising and programming for the Home Shopping Network.

From 1987 to 1998, Mr. Hicks held senior management and merchandising positions for May Department Stores, including Senior Vice President of strategic planning and General Merchandise Manager for several divisions. From 1982 to 1987, he was a Senior Engagement Manager for McKinsey & Company.

Mr. Hicks graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served in the U. S. Army, attaining the rank of captain. After leaving the Army, he earned an M.B.A. with highest honors from Harvard University. He serves on the board of Avery Dennison Corporation.

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