Laurence Franklin

Laurence Franklin has served on the Rosetta Stone Board of Directors since May 2006 and as the Chair of the Company's Audit Committee since February 2012. He previously served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors from February 2011 to February 2012.

Since April 2014, he has served as managing partner of LF Enterprises, LLC, a private investment and business advisory firm. Mr. Franklin previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Frette Srl, a leading manufacturer, and retailer of luxury linens and home furnishings, from July 2011 until January 2014. Mr. Franklin served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Tumi Inc. ("Tumi"), a manufacturer and retailer of luxury travel, business, and lifestyle accessories, from 2002 until 2009, and was a board member of Tumi until 2011. Prior to joining Tumi, he served as president of Coach Leatherware Company Inc. and General Manager of Elizabeth Arden Inc. Mr. Franklin began his career in the audit division at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., and later worked in the Management Consulting Services group at Price Waterhouse & Co.

Mr. Franklin earned a B.A. from Colgate University and an M.S. from the New York University Graduate School of Business. He serves on the boards of two private companies in addition to his role at Rosetta Stone and is a qualified (non-practicing) Certified Public Accountant.