Rowan Inc., the innovative ear piercing company backed by a medical advisory board and investors including Sara Foster, Ayesha Curry, and Kevin Durant is thrilled to announce the immediate appointment of Matthew Paull to its Board of Directors. With extensive experience in strategic leadership and a distinguished record in the retail sector, Mr. Paull brings valuable insights that will support Rowan’s continued growth, operational excellence and innovation to continue to provide ear piercings by licensed nurses to all.

Mr. Paull was the Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of McDonald's Corporation, from July 2001 until he retired from that position in January 2008. Prior to joining McDonald's in 1993, Mr. Paull was a partner at Ernst & Young where he managed a variety of financial practices during his 18-year tenure.

Currently, Mr. Paull holds board positions with Canadian Pacific and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. He joins an accomplished Rowan Inc., board that includes Tracy Gardner, Board Member at The Gap and Fair Harbor; Alisa Williams Carmichael, Partner at VMG Partners; and Ana Badell, Chief Transformation Officer at Lululemon.

“We are thrilled to welcome Matthew to our board,” said Louisa Schneider, CEO and Founder of Rowan. “His deep understanding of the retail industry and unwavering commitment to excellence align seamlessly with Rowan’s mission. We eagerly anticipate his contribution as we expand our footprint as the medical authority on ear piercing.”

“I am honored to join Rowan’s Board of Directors,” said Matthew Paull. “I admire the company’s commitment to innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction. I look forward to collaborating with the Rowan team to advance our vision and impact.”

For more information about Rowan, please visit heyrowan.com.

About Rowan:

Rowan is an ear piercing and hypoallergenic jewelry brand with studios across the U.S. Mom-founded and women-led, Rowan is built on the values of safety and celebration. Backed by a medical advisory board, all Rowan piercings are performed by licensed nurses to deliver the safest piercing experience for all ages. All of Rowan’s top-quality hypoallergenic jewelry is designed or curated in-house to ensure that every piercing stays healthy.

At Rowan, every piercing is a milestone, and every milestone can be celebrated with a piercing, or a new pair of hypoallergenic earrings.

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