Blum, Paul: - Paul Blum has spent the last three decades as a leading executive of some of the world's most recognized consumer product companies, using his strategic vision and innovative passion to take iconic brands to extraordinary levels. As CEO of Kenneth Cole, David Yurman, Juicy Couture, Fred Segal, and Henry Bendel, Paul's ability to stay ahead of change solidified every brand he worked for as a market leader. Paul is the Executive Chairman of The Ember Company and dedicates his free time to his family's foundation, raising support for global literacy and underprivileged youth.