NutriSystem Inc.

Mr. Tierney was elected to the Company's Board of Directors in February 2003. He is a nationally recognized expert in marketing and communications, an accomplished entrepreneur, and a veteran of several publicly traded corporations where he served as a senior officer. He has been Publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News and Chief Executive Officer of its parent company, Philadelphia Media Holdings LLC since June 2006 and August 2006, respectively. He previously served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tierney Holdings LLC, a private investment firm. From June 2004 to March 2005, he was Vice Chairman of Advanta Corp (NASDAQ: ADVNB). Prior to joining Advanta, he launched several successful advertising and public relations companies, including T2 Group and Tierney Communications, which he grew to $275 million in billings and sold to the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG). The firm remains one of the largest advertising agencies in the mid-Atlantic region. Mr. Tierney serves on a variety of civic, educational and charitable boards of directors.

Mr. Berg was elected to the Company's Board of Directors on February 19, 2003. He is a Managing Director of the Eastern Technology Fund, a venture fund, which he established in March 2000. Prior to that, Mr. Berg was the founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Copelco Financial Services Group from October 1972 to July 1999. Mr. Berg is a director of a number of private companies, and a number of non-profit organizations.

As Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Steve leverages more than 25 years of strategic, financial and operational experience in raising capital and providing financial oversight, which greatly benefits Safeguard’s shareholders and partner companies. During the course of his career, Steve has demonstrated an ability to successfully grow and manage entrepreneurial enterprises. As Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Steve is responsible for all financial and administrative matters for Safeguard. He is also directly involved in providing oversight and support to Safeguard's partner companies, as well as participating in the development of Safeguard's long-term business strategy. Steve has the necessary public company skills that will ultimately drive value in Safeguard and its partner companies. Steve is responsible for analyzing and helping to identify the value-add that each partner company brings to Safeguard and its shareholders. Steve's experience complements Safeguard’s rich history and ensures a strong, disciplined financial infrastructure which drives excellence and accountability. Steve served as the interim Chief Financial Officer of Safeguard from December 2006 to June 2007. Prior to joining Safeguard, Steve held a number of financial and operating roles in both venture-backed and publicly traded companies. Today, in addition to his responsibilities at Safeguard, he is also the non-executive Chairman of the Penn Valley Group, a middle-market management advisory firm which launched in 2005. Prior to the creation of the Penn Valley Group, Steve served as the Chief Financial Officer of Fiberlink Communications Corp., a leading provider of remote access VPN solutions for large enterprises. Steve’s prior experience includes serving both as the Chief Financial Officer and then Chief Executive Officer of US Interactive, Inc. where he led the company’s initial and secondary public offerings. Steve also served as Chief Executive Officer of Concellera Software, Inc., orchestrating the sale of its proprietary technology to Hewlett Packard, and spent over a decade with Deloitte & Touche, where he was responsible for developing an emerging business practice for the firm in Philadelphia. The opportunity to rejoin Safeguard in June 2008 as its full time permanent Chief Financial Officer appealed to Steve’s desire to further apply his strategic, financial and operating skills to a broad array of companies. Steve has raised more than $200 million of growth capital through both venture sources and public offerings for a number of businesses. The application of these skills along with the financial oversight responsibilities of Safeguard serve to significantly leverage Steve’s substantial experiences for the benefit of Safeguard’s shareholders and partner companies. EXPERIENCE * Penn Valley Group – Founder and Managing Partner * Fiberlink Communications Corp – CFO * Concellera Software, Inc. – CEO * US Interactive, Inc. – CFO and CEO * Deloitte & Touche – Senior Manager BOARD MEMBER Safeguard and Partner Companies * Advantage Healthcare Solutions, Inc. * Clarient, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLRT) Independent Organizations * Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia – Treasurer * Cadient, Inc. * Drexel University LeBow College of Business, Center for Corporate Governance Economics Pennsylvania – Regional Chairman * FMP Media, Inc. – Chairman * Internet Fitness, LLC * LaSalle University – Business Advisory Board * NutriSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRI) – Director and Chairman of Audit Committee EDUCATION * BS, LaSalle University

Mr. DiPiano is a General Partner of NewSpring Ventures and the Managing Partner of NewSpring Capital.A Prior to joining NewSpring Capital, Mr. DiPiano was a serial entrepreneur and investor.A He led or co-led the investment into six companies in the business services, healthcare and information technology industries.A A During that time, he was affiliated with Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFG) and their related Funds.A A Prior to 1996, he spent six years as a division CEO and director of Chemical Leaman Corporation.A A Mr. DiPiano started his career in 1980 with Baxter Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: BAX) where he held numerous positions culminating as Vice President responsible for Operations and Sales of the Industrial Scientific Products Division.A A He currently serves on the boards of Ecount; Femme Pharma; the Mid-Atlantic Capital Alliance, formerly known as the Greater Philadelphia Venture Group, which is a trade association representing over 80 Mid-Atlantic based private equity funds with approximately $12 billion under management, where he served as the 2005 program year Chairman; NutriSystem (NASDAQ: NTRI); Prescient Applied Intelligences (OTC BB: PPID); and the University City Science Center, where he sits on the investment committee. E-mail: MDiPiano@NewSpringCapital.com MDiPiano@NewSpringCapital.com

Robert F. Bernstock has served as a director since December 2005. Mr. Bernstock was named president of the Mailing and Shipping Services division of the United States Postal Service in June 2008. The division that he leads produces more than $70 billion in annual revenue. Mr. Bernstock served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SecureSheet Technologies, LLC from October 2006 through May 2008. Prior to that, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company from October 2005 through September 2006. Mr. Bernstock was President of North America for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company from May 2003 to September 2005. From October 2002 to April 2003, Mr. Bernstock was Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Dial Corporation. Earlier in his career, he was the President of the North American and International Divisions of Campbell Soup Company and was President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of both Vlasic Foods International and Atlas Commerce Inc. Mr. Bernstock is also a director of The Pantry, Inc