Aeropostale announces two new executive appointments

Aeropostale has announced appointment of two new executives to realign responsibilities and strengthen its leadership team. Marc D. Miller, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. David J. Dick will join the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on February 17, 2015.

Miller joined Aeropostale in 2005 as Vice President of Strategic Planning and New Business Development and was promoted to Group Vice President in 2006, Senior Vice President in 2007 and appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2010. In his new role, Miller will be responsible for all aspects of supply chain management, including production, planning and allocation, and logistics, real estate and construction. He will also be responsible for human resources, and continue to be responsible for strategic planning and new business development, including international licensing. He will continue to report to Julian R. Geiger, Chief Executive Officer.

From 2009 to 2014, Dick served as the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Delia’s, after serving as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of the retailer from 2008 to 2009. Prior to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Charlie Brown's Acquisitions Corp., a multi-concept casual dining restaurant operator, from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, Dick held a number of positions at Linens 'n Things from 1993 to 2006, including Vice President, Controller and Treasurer. He is a certified public accountant, and will be responsible for the finance organization, investor relations, and information technology. He will report to Julian R. Geiger, Chief Executive Officer.

Commenting on the new appointments, Julian R. Geiger, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Marc will undoubtedly have a more profound impact on our organization in his new role, and we look forward to his positive contributions as we execute Aeropostale's turnaround. David's extensive financial and retail experience will support and facilitate our corporate goals as we navigate through this important juncture in Aeropostale's history.”