BridgeGate LLC completes the placement of Steve Benrubi as Vice President, Corporate Controller for Wet Seal.

Thursday, June 30, 2005 -

Irvine, CA - BridgeGate LLC, one of the industry's leading executive search firms, announces the appointment of Mr. Steve Benrubi as the Vice President, Corporate Controller at Wet Seal (NASDAQ: WTSLA). Mr. Benrubi joins Wet Seal to oversee all aspects of the company's accounting and reporting organization as a key member of the company's financial leadership team.

Before joining Wet Seal, Mr. Benrubi was Vice President Controller at CKE Restaurants (NYSE: CKR), the parent company of Carl's Jr. Hardee's quick-service restaurants where he led the firm's accounting and reporting fucntion. Prior to CKE, Mr. Benrubi served as Champion Enterprises, Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI a Leading manufactured housing builder in U.S. (NYSE: CHB) with $1.5B revenues. Mr. Benrubi began his career and obtained his CPA designation with Arthur Anderson.

About BridgeGate LLC.

BridgeGate LLC. (www.bridgegate.com) is a retained executive search firm headquartered in Irvine, California. BridgeGate serves established as well as early stage clients across all industries including Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Consumer Products and Services. BridgeGate's Partners and Associates work with a select group of diverse and prestigious organizations throughout the United States, including, Walmart, OpsWare, Stamps.com, Broadcom, and Capital Group.