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Stephen W. Richards. Mr. Richards was appointed an Executive Vice President of the Company in July 2006, upon the Company’s acquisition of Interflora, and has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Interflora since September 2003. Mr. Richards led the 3i backed ‘incorporation’ of Interflora’s trade association in February 2005. Prior to joining Interflora, Mr. Richards’s retail and marketing background began with Marks & Spencer stores, Lillywhites Limited and culminated in the role of Managing Director of Manchester United Merchandising Limited. Mr. Richards has also spent three years running his own textile business. Mr. Richards received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Manchester University in 1979. | 