Robert B. Goergen, Jr. joined Blyth in 2000 as Director of Blyth's Internet Strategy and E-Business Initiatives Group, overseeing both web-oriented initiatives and strategic technology investments throughout Blyth. In August 2002, Mr. Goergen was appointed Vice President of Blyth's Business Development Group, overseeing the Company's acquisition strategy and implementation. In June 2004, Mr. Goergen became a member of Blyth's newly-formed Office of the Chairman and was named President, Catalog & Internet Group. Mr. Goergen is also Chairman of Blyth's Technology Steering Committee. Prior to joining Blyth, Mr. Goergen served as Account & New Media Director for McCann-Erickson, where he oversaw E-commerce development and Internet marketing efforts for consumer products and services accounts. Prior to that, Mr. Goergen worked in corporate marketing at Candle Corporation of America. Mr. Goergen holds a B.A. in history from the University of Richmond and his M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.