Helen of Troy Limited announced the appointment of Tabata Gomez and Elena Otero to the Helen of Troy Limited Board of Directors, effective May 3, 2022. Ms. Gomez is President of Hand Tools, Accessories & Storage Group for Stanley Black & Decker Inc. Ms. Otero recently retired from her position as Chief Marketing Officer, eCommerce Officer and Strategy Officer for the International business at The Clorox Company. Both women are experienced business leaders with demonstrated track records of long-term success in the global consumer products industry.

With the additions of Ms. Gomez and Ms. Otero, the Company's Board of Directors will be comprised of ten directors, nine of whom are independent. The Board of Directors expects to return to nine directors following the previously announced retirement of Director Gary Abromovitz, which will be effective following this year's Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders.