PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 31, 2012--
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that
Mary
Boland
has been appointed executive vice president, chief financial and
administrative officer, effective July 9th. Ms. Boland’s
responsibilities will include finance, investor relations, merchandise
planning and allocation, strategy planning, and other administrative
functions.
Ms. Boland joins AEO from Levi Strauss & Company where she most recently
served as senior vice president of finance for Global Levi’s, a $4
billion brand. In her role, she led finance and various operating
functions across the Americas, Europe and Asia, encompassing both
wholesale and retail operations. Ms. Boland’s accomplishments included
driving profitable growth and rigorous inventory management for the
multi-brand global organization. She also led operating functions
including distribution and logistics, labor management, procurement and
real estate.
Prior to joining Levi’s in 2006, Ms. Boland worked at General Motors
Corporation, for more than 20 years, where she rose to CFO, North
America, a $120 billion business. In this role, her span of
accountabilities included finance, strategy, capital allocation and
engaging with external stakeholders.
“Mary brings 30 years of broad-based financial and operating experience,
with a proven track record in the global apparel industry,” stated
Robert Hanson
, chief executive officer. “Mary is an influential,
disciplined financial leader, with a strong ROI focus. I’m confident she
will have a positive impact at AEO as we look to strengthen our
financial results and achieve consistent, long-term profitable growth.”
“I’m excited to join American Eagle Outfitters and look forward to
building upon its success, contributing to improved profitability and
supporting the company’s next phase of growth and driving total
shareholder returns,” stated
Mary Boland
.
Ms. Boland has been a member of the board of directors and audit
committee chair for HealthGrades, Inc, and has served on the board of
New United Motors Manufacturing, Inc.
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®, Aerie® and 77kids® brands. The company operates more than
1,000 stores in North America, and ships to 77 countries worldwide
through its websites. American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie merchandise
also is available at approximately 35 international franchise stores in
12 countries. For more information, please visit www.ae.com.
Source: American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Kristen Zaccagnini, 412-432-3300