American Eagle Outfitters promotes two senior executives
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American Eagle Outfitters promoted its Chief Merchandising Officers, Chad Kessler and Jennifer Foyle to the positions of Global Brand Presidents for the American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie brands, respectively. In this newly-created structure, Kessler and Foyle will have responsibility for all brand design and merchandising functions. The supporting teams will be realigned under them, creating a cohesive and singular brand experience across mainline stores, ecommerce, factory outlets and international markets. Both will continue to report to Executive Creative Director, Roger Markfield.
“Chad has been instrumental to our business improvement, driving stronger AE merchandise assortments, rooted in outstanding quality, innovation and affordability. He has the right brand vision, creative expertise and knows our customers well. Over the past few years, Jennifer has assembled an extraordinary team and has led Aerie’s transformation to a youthful, real intimates brand for a new generation of customers,” said Roger Markfield, commenting on the promotions.
Kessler joined AEO in February 2014, as Chief Merchandising and Design Officer for the AE brand. He has over 20 years of experience in the youth retail apparel industry, working at Abercrombie and Fitch for 15 years, where he was instrumental in the successful launch of the Hollister brand.
Foyle joined AEO in August 2010 as Chief Merchandising Officer for the Aerie brand. Her retail apparel background spans over 20 years, which includes leadership roles at the Gap and J. Crew, where she rose to Chief Merchandising Officer, with a focus on women’s apparel. Prior to joining AEO, Jennifer served as President of the global lifestyle brand, Calypso St. Barth.