Bruce Ross

BRUCE ROSS joined Guitar Center in July 1994 as Chief Financial Officer.
In February 1998, Mr. Ross was promoted to Executive Vice President.
Prior to joining Guitar Center, Mr. Ross was Chief Financial Officer of
Fred Hayman Beverly Hills, Inc., a retailer of high-end fashion clothing
on Rodeo Drive in California and a wholesaler of men’s and women’s
fragrances. From 1982 to 1990, Mr. Ross was employed by Hanimex Vivitar
Corporation, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of photographic
products. Mr. Ross served in various capacities with Hanimex Vivitar in
Australia, the United States and Europe. While working for Hanimex
Vivitar in the United States, Mr. Ross was promoted to the position of
Chief Financial Officer in 1986 and Chief Executive Officer for North
America in 1988.