Blyth Inc.

Anne M. Butler joined Blyth in 1999 as President, PartyLite Europe. She became President, Europe and New Markets in 2000, and was subsequently named President, PartyLite International in 2003. Prior to joining PartyLite, Anne worked with such companies as Avon, Aloette Cosmetics & Mary Kay. Anne received her Bachelors Degree from Boston College and her MBA from Fordham University.

Robert H. Barghaus joined Blyth and was appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2001. In June 2004, Mr. Barghaus became a member of Blyth's newly-formed Office of the Chairman. Prior to joining Blyth, Mr. Barghaus most recently served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Strategic Development of Cahner's Business Information. He has also served as Vice President of Finance and Administration, acting Chief Operating Officer of Labatt's USA; Vice President in the Caldor Division of May Department Stores, Director of Finance at American Can, and senior consultant at Arthur Anderson. Mr. Barghaus is a Board Member of the Federation for the Handicapped (FEDCAP) in New York City and has served on the Alumni Board of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Mr. Barghaus holds a B.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy New York and graduated with high honors. He received his M.B.A. cum laude at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Mr. Barghaus received his C.P.A. while working at Arthur Anderson.