American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) stated that Chief Marketing
Officer, Michael Leedy, announced that he will step down from his
position, effective September 15, 2015, with a commitment to serve in an
advisory role if needed to ensure a smooth transition. The company has
an active search for a successor underway.
"We thank Michael for his many contributions over the years,” said Roger
Markfield, Executive Creative Director. “Michael was instrumental in
establishing our early brand DNA, our loyalty program and significantly
influenced initiatives like the launch of the AEO direct business. We
have an outstanding creative marketing team and I am confident that we
will find a strong successor to build on our success and lead us into
the future. We wish Michael all the best in his future endeavors.”
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
Outfitters® and Aerie® brands. The company operates more than 1,000
stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong and the
United Kingdom, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its
websites. American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is
available at 116 international stores operated by licensees in 19
countries. For more information, please visit www.ae.com.
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