Hamilton E. James

Hamilton E. James has been a director of the Company since August 1988. He is the Executive Vice Chairman of The Blackstone Group. Prior to February 2018, he was the President and Chief Operating Officer of The Blackstone Group. Until October 2002, Mr. James served as an executive board member and Chairman of Global Investment Banking and Private Equity for Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation. Prior thereto, he was Chairman of The Banking Group at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation.