Robert W. D’Loren has been an entrepreneur, innovator and pioneer focused on the consumer products and media industries for the past 35 years. Today, he serves as the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xcel, which owns the Isaac Mizrahi, Judith Ripka, H Halston, C Wonder by Christian Siriano, Longaberger, LOGO by Lori Goldstein and TWRHLL by Christie Brinkley brands. Since the company’s founding in 2011, Mr. D’Loren has spearheaded its unique livestream and social commerce business. The company has generated in excess of $4 billion in livestream retail sales through its brands with 20,000 hours of livestream programming. Also, he serves as Chairman of IPX Capital, LLC and related subsidiaries, a consumer products and media investment company; and co-founded KonnectBio, Inc. and ORME, both livestream and social commerce technology companies.

Prior to Xcel Brands, Mr. D’Loren was Founder, President and CEO of NexCen Brands, a global brand acquisition and management company with holdings that included The Athlete’s Foot, Waverly Home, Bill Blass, MaggieMoo’s, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzel Time, Pretzelmaker, Great American Cookies, and The Shoe Box. This global franchise retail network included 1900 stores located in 45 countries.

Prior to that he co-founded with Prudential Securities, UCC Capital Corporation and served as CEO. UCC Capital was an industry leader focused on investing debt and equity in intellectual property based companies. Mr. D’Loren led the restructure and recapitalization of Candies Shoes into Iconix Brand Group, where he also served on Iconix board of directors. Mr. D’Loren’s total career debt and equity investments in over 30 entertainment and consumer branded products companies have exceeded $2.0 billion. Mr. D’Loren has also served as an asset manager for Fosterlane Management, where he managed in excess of $1 billion of assets. He has also served as a manager with Deloitte.

Mr. D’Loren is a 2-time winner of the Wall Street Deal Maker of the year awards including an Executive Council of New York Ten Awards. As an honoree, Mr. D’Loren has been lauded for his leadership and innovation across industries, as well as for his work as a humanitarian. Mr. D’Loren has served on the Board of Directors for Iconix Brand Group, Longaberger Company, NexCen Brands, Business Loan Center, KonnectBio and ORME. Also, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Achilles International. Mr. D’Loren is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an M.S. from Columbia University and a B.S. from New York University, Stern Business School.

Joe Falco is President and Chief Merchandising Officer of Xcel Brands, Inc., a brand development and media company engaged in the design, licensing, marketing and direct-to-consumer sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home goods, and other consumer products.

Mr. Falco currently oversees Xcel Brand’s merchandising operations and consumer-facing businesses including direct-response television and livestreaming. He leads the design and is responsible for the integration of product into all disciplines ensuring consistent brand messaging at all consumer touchpoints.

Mr. Falco began his career at Barneys New York where his exposure to product, strategic merchandising, and consumer engagement inspired him to pursue a career in the fashion industry. For over 20 years, he has held key leadership roles with global lifestyle brands and retailers such as Calvin Klein, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, The Sixty Group, and Elie Tahari. He has a proven track record of driving key strategies in support of brand development and revenue objectives, while establishing best-practice operational standards.

Seth Burroughs has been our Executive Vice President of Business Development and Treasury since September 2011.From June 2006 to October 2010, Mr. Burroughs served as Vice President of NexCen Brands, Inc. Prior to his role at NexCen, from 2003 to 2006, Mr. Burroughs served as Director of M&A Advisory and Investor Relations at UCC Capital Corporation, an intellectual property investment company, where he worked on $500 million in acquisitions and $300 million in specialty financing as an advisor to consumer branded products companies in the franchising and apparel industries. From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Burroughs worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at The Pullman Group where he was involved with structuring the first securitizations of music royalties, including the Bowie Bonds, and as a Financial Analyst at Merrill Lynch’s private client group. Mr. Burroughs received a B.S. degree in economics from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

Ken Downing is a recognized international fashion icon and has worked with leaders and esteemed designers, in the fashion world, bringing luxury and style to women around the world. Mr. Downing is the Creative Director for the Halston and H Halston brands while also serving as Chief Creative Officer for Halston’s parent company, Xcel Brands. In addition to Halston, Xcel nameplates include C. Wonder by Christian Siriano, Judith Ripka, LOGO by Lori Goldstein, Victor Glemaud, and a minority stake in Isaac Mizrahi. His creative vision, brilliant brand storytelling, and unerring eye for detail have paved the way to leadership roles at some of the most renowned names in fashion.

Prior to joining Xcel, Mr. Downing served as Creative Brand Officer for Hearst Luxury Collection Commerce at Hearst Publications. He oversaw the vision, creation, and marketing strategy for the publishing house’s editor-infused digital retail shopping destination for Elle, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, and Town & Country.

James F. Haran has been our Chief Financial Officer since September 2011. Mr. Haran served as CFO of IPX Capital, LLC and its related subsidiaries, from June 2008 to September 2011. Mr. Haran was the Executive Vice President, Capital Markets for NexCen Brands, Inc. from 2006 to May 2008 and Chief Financial Officer and Chief Credit Officer for UCC Capital Corporation, from 1998 to 2006. Prior to joining UCC, Mr. Haran was a partner at Sidney Yoskowitz and Company P.C., a registered diversified certified public accounting firm. During his tenure, which began in 1987, his focus was on real estate and financial services companies. Mr. Haran is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Plattsburgh.