Retail Industry Veteran Steve Berube Joins FIGS as Chief Operating Officer and Devon Duff Gago Is Appointed Chief Business Development Officer

Key Executive Appointments Further FIGS’ Strategic Positioning

FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand, today announced that Steve Berube has joined FIGS as Chief Operating Officer. FIGS also announced that current COO, Devon Duff Gago, has been appointed as FIGS’ Chief Business Development Officer, and will work with Mr. Berube to facilitate a successful transition. As COO, Mr. Berube will lead distribution and logistics, as well as inventory planning and customer experience. In her new role, Ms. Duff Gago will lead a number of the company’s key growth initiatives, including International and TEAMS, which is FIGS’ B2B platform that enables institutions to standardize and professionalize with FIGS as their uniform. Each executive will report to Trina Spear, Chief Executive Officer of FIGS.

Mr. Berube joins FIGS after serving as Senior Vice President of Distribution and Logistics at Levi Strauss & Co. During his tenure, he developed a global distribution strategy and oversaw a network of 35 facilities worldwide, led all logistics and trade functions, implemented multiple warehouse management systems and created infrastructure to support operations on a global scale. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Distribution and Logistics at lululemon athletica inc., and in various operations roles at Cole Haan and Nike.

“These organizational changes will further bolster our operational capabilities as we position FIGS for continued profitable growth over the long term,” said Ms. Spear. “We are thrilled to welcome Steve, who brings more than 30 years of experience leading supply chain, distribution and logistics functions at some of the most well-known brands in the world. His extensive background will be invaluable as we continue to scale. We are also excited about the impact Devon will have in her new role. She has been instrumental in supporting our growth during her seven years at FIGS, including during her most recent role as FIGS’ COO. Her strategic thinking, operational experience and deep understanding of FIGS make her the ideal fit to lead the growth of our International and TEAMS businesses.”

“I am delighted to be joining FIGS at such an exciting time in the Company’s growth trajectory,” said Mr. Berube. “As a healthcare industry pioneer, FIGS is a powerful brand that brings excellence to product innovation and customer engagement, and I look forward to supporting the team in their continued growth. I am particularly excited to be part of a mission-driven company dedicated to the needs of the healthcare community, which includes my wife, daughter, sister and niece.”

Forward-Looking Statements

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About FIGS

FIGS is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals. We create technically advanced apparel and products for healthcare professionals that feature an unmatched combination of comfort, durability, function and style. We market and sell our products in 14 countries directly through our digital platform to provide a seamless experience for healthcare professionals.

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