Presently, Norman S. Matthews holds the position of Chairman at The Children's Place, Inc. and Chairman for Party City Holdco, Inc. Mr. Matthews is also on the board of 7 other companies.

In his past career he held the position of President for Macy's, Inc., Operating Executive at Freeman Spogli Management Co. LP, Director-Emeritus at Toys "R" Us, Inc., Senior VP & General Merchandise Manager at Korvette E J, Chairman at Trusted Media Brands, Inc., Senior VP-Marketing & Corporate Development at Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. and Trustee-Emeritus at American Museum of Natural History.

Mr. Matthews received an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.