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    James F. McCann

    Executive Chairman and CEO at 1-800-Flowers.Com Inc
    Board
    Since July 2023
    Age
    73 years
    Tenure
    Joined FLWS in 1976 by founding the company, served as Chairman and CEO until June 2016, then transitioned to Executive Chairman, and in July 2023 resumed the role of Chief Executive Officer.

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    About

    James F. McCann is the founder of FLWS, having established the company in 1976 when he began a retail chain of flower shops in the New York metropolitan area. He has guided the company through multiple leadership roles over the decades, starting as Chairman and CEO until June 2016, before transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman.

    After several years in the Chairman role, he resumed his duties as Chief Executive Officer in July 2023, underscoring his deep involvement in the strategic decisions and operational management of the company. His enduring leadership reflects both his commitment to the floral industry and the growth of the company over nearly five decades.

    Throughout his career, he has also served on various boards and taken on key roles beyond FLWS, highlighting his extensive experience in corporate governance and strategic oversight. His story is one of innovation and dedication, with significant contributions that have helped steer the company to its current status as a leader in the industry.

    $FLWS Performance Under James F. McCann

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Inception - June 2016 Founder; served from inception until June 2016
    1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Executive Chairman of the Board June 2016 - July 2023 Transitioned after stepping down as CEO in June 2016

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate Range
    International Game Technology PLC Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors Current
    Amyris, Inc. Board Member As of May 2019 - Current

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmount ($)Payment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary975,000 Annual (2024)Fixed annual salary
    Nonqualified Supplemental Deferred Compensation0 N/A – replaced by Sharing Success PlanNo contributions in 2024; previously credited an amount equal to base salary through Fiscal 2023
    Continuing Health and Welfare Benefits127,825 Contingent (trigger event: termination/change of control, over five years)Not part of regular fixed pay; payable over five years upon defined events

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance Compensation Details for Fiscal 2024

    Component NameWeighting (%)Threshold PerformanceTarget PerformanceMaximum Performance
    Plan EBITDA70 90% target → 50% payout 100% target → 100% payout 150% target → 200% payout
    Plan Revenue30 95% target → 50% payout 100% target → 100% payout 105% target → 200% payout

    Payout Amounts:

    • Threshold: $341,250
    • Target: $975,000
    • Maximum: $1,950,000

    Additional Details:

    • The Plan Revenue bonus is conditioned on achieving at least 90% of Plan EBITDA.
    • This is a cash-based incentive with no equity component, no vesting schedule, and the evaluation period is Fiscal 2024 with payouts typically made in Q1 of the following fiscal year.