Mr. Hazen is the chairman of KFN's board of directors. Mr. Hazen joined Wells Fargo in 1970, serving as Chairman of Wells Fargo from February, 1997 to May, 2001, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from February 1997 to November 1998, Chief Executive Officer from January 1995 to February 1997, President and Chief Operating Officer from 1984 to 1995 and Vice Chairman from 1981 to 1984. Mr. Hazen is also the former President of Wells Fargo Real Estate Investment Trust, a publicly traded REIT, from 1973 to 1978. Mr. Hazen retired after he left his post as Chairman of Wells Fargo in May, 2001 and remained in retirement until he accepted his appointment as Chairman of our board of directors. During his retirement Mr. Hazen has carried out his duties as Chairman of Accel-KKR Company, Deputy Chairman and Lead Independent Director of Vodafone PLC and Lead Independent Director of Safeway Inc. Mr.Hazen is currently the Lead Independent Director of Safeway, Inc., a director of Xstrata Plc. and Prosper Marketplace, Inc.
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