Zale Promotes General Counsel Bridgett Zeterberg to Senior Vice President

DALLAS--()--Zale Corporation (NYSE: ZLC) announced today that Bridgett Zeterberg has been promoted to senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Ms. Zeterberg joined Zale in September 2010 and became general counsel and secretary in February 2012.

Ms. Zeterberg is responsible for all legal, compliance and contractual matters, as well as corporate and board governance. She will continue to report to Theo Killion, chief executive officer.

“I am very pleased to recognize Bridgett’s significant contributions to Zale and welcome her to our senior leadership team,” said Theo Killion. “Bridgett is a business partner who has strong leadership and business acumen. In her new role, she will have the opportunity to make an even greater impact as we execute our plans for long-term business growth.”

Ms. Zeterberg has over 20 years of business and legal experience. Prior to joining Zale, she was vice president of human resources and training for Accor North America where she also served as vice president, assistant general counsel. Ms. Zeterberg graduated magna cum laude from the University of San Diego Law School and holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of California.

About Zale Corporation

Zale Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of diamond and other jewelry products in North America, operating approximately 1,710 retail locations throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as online. Zale Corporation's brands include Zales Jewelers, Zales Outlet, Gordon's Jewelers, Peoples Jewellers, Mappins Jewellers and Piercing Pagoda. Zale also operates webstores at www.zales.com, www.zalesoutlet.com, www.gordonsjewelers.com, www.peoplesjewellers.com and www.pagoda.com. Additional information on Zale Corporation and its brands is available at www.zalecorp.com.

Contacts

Zale Corporation
Investor Relations
Roxane Barry, 972-580-4391
Director of Investor Relations

Contacts

Zale Corporation
Investor Relations
Roxane Barry, 972-580-4391
Director of Investor Relations