Ms. Biumi has served on the Board since July 2020 and served on the Board of ERI from May 2017 until July 2020. Ms. Biumi was President and Chief Financial Officer of Kerzner International Resorts, a developer, owner and operator of destination resorts, casinos and hotels, from 2007 to 2012. Previously, she held senior level financial positions at NCL Corporation, Ltd., Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., Neff Corporation, Peoples Telephone Company, Inc. and Price Waterhouse. She previously served as a member of the board of directors of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. from 2012 to 2017, Home Properties, Inc., from 2013 to 2015 and Retail Properties of America, Inc. from 2015 to 2021, all publicly traded companies, and Virgin Cruises Intermediate, a private company, from 2022 to 2023. Ms. Biumi currently serves on the Board of Marine Max (NYSE:HZO), a publicly traded company, where she serves as their Chair of the Audit Committee and is a member of their Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Ms. Biumi also serves on the Board of Kite Realty Trust Group (NYSE:KRG), a publicly traded company, where she is a member of their Audit Committee. In addition, Ms. Biumi serves on the Board and is Chair of the Audit Committee of Virgin Cruises Limited and is Chair of the Audit Committee of Virgin Cruises Intermediate Limited, both private companies. Ms. Biumi is a Certified Public Accountant.
Ms. Biumi brings to the Board of Directors important perspectives with respect to leadership, financial and risk management. Ms. Biumi brings to the Board important perspectives with respect to leadership, financial and risk management and has extensive experience in corporate finance and accounting, investor relations, capital and strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, as well as service on the boards of other public companies. The Board of Directors has affirmatively determined that Ms. Biumi is independent under the NASDAQ listing standards.
