AEO Inc. Announces Key Appointments as Part of Previously Announced COO Transition
17 Outubro 2023 - 5:10PM
Business Wire
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced the
appointment of two executive leaders following the previously
announced departure of the company’s Executive Vice President -
Chief Operations Officer, Michael Rempell.
Sarah Clarke has been named Executive Vice President - Chief
Supply Chain Officer and will be responsible for managing AEO’s
global supply chain from sourcing through distribution. Sarah is a
strategic business leader with extensive experience in supply chain
management across several large-scale, multi-brand retail
organizations. She joins AEO from PVH Corporation, where she held
the role of Global Chief Supply Chain Officer, driving operational
excellence and strong commercial results. Sarah will report to Jay
Schottenstein, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
effective October 30.
Valerie van Ogtrop will join AEO as Executive Vice President -
Brand Operations, a newly created role, designed to drive greater
brand collaboration while fueling growth and profitability across
American Eagle and Aerie. Valerie joins AEO from J.Crew where she
most recently led the acceleration and profitable expansion of
Madewell as Executive Vice President - Brand Operations, building
on a number of leadership roles during her 19-year career at the
company.
Valerie will have full accountability for AEO Store Operations
across the U.S. and Canada, Brand Finance and Strategy, and
Merchandise Planning, with dual reporting into Jennifer Foyle,
President, Executive Creative Director - AE and Aerie and Mike
Mathias, Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer,
effective October 30.
“Sarah and Valerie bring deep industry knowledge and proven
capabilities that complement our organization and innovative
culture. As we chart out AEO’s next chapter and hone our focus on
profitable growth, I am confident we have the right talent and
performance-driven mindset across our teams to drive long-term
success,” commented Jay Schottenstein, Executive Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer.
As previously announced, Michael Rempell is committed to
ensuring a smooth and seamless transition. Michael has been a
tremendous asset to the company. His visionary leadership and bench
strength within his organization leaves AEO with a strong
foundation to build upon.
About Sarah Clarke
Sarah Clarke served as the Global Chief Supply Chain Officer at
PVH Corporation from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that she was Executive
Vice President of Supply - North America from 2020 to 2021,
building on an extensive tenure across several supply chain
leadership roles for key businesses within the PVH portfolio,
including Calvin Klein North America and The Underwear Group from
2013 to 2020. Before joining PVH, Sarah held various leadership
roles at Gap Inc. across sourcing, merchandising, supply chain
strategy and global production for the company’s brands. Sarah
holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Politics from the
University of York, England and completed the Global Leadership
Program at The Wharton School of the University of
Pennsylvania.
About Valerie van Ogtrop
Valerie van Ogtrop served as Executive Vice President - Brand
Operations at Madewell from 2015 to 2023. Prior to that, she was
Executive Vice President - Planning and Allocation at J.Crew,
building on multiple planning and allocation leadership roles at
the company from 2004 to 2015. Before joining J.Crew, Valerie was
Senior Director of Planning at Gap Inc. from 1996 to 2003. Valerie
holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics from
James Madison University.
About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global
specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing,
accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under
its American Eagle® and Aerie® brands. Our purpose is to show the
world that there’s REAL power in the optimism of youth. The company
operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong and
Japan, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through
its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is
available at more than 260 international locations operated by
licensees in approximately 30 countries. To learn more about AEO
and the company’s commitment to Planet, People and Practices,
please visit www.aeo-inc.com.
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