New Appointments Build Global Capabilities; Aligning With Strategic
Vision
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 10, 2013--
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced the
appointment of
Kitty Yung
to Executive Vice President/President of Asia
Pacific and
Simon Nankervis
has been promoted to Senior Vice President,
Americas and Global Country Licensing.
“Kitty and Simon are proven retail executives with extensive brand
management, retail development and multi-national operations experience,
each spanning over 20 years. These appointments support our global
geographic and channel growth, while aligning with our strategic plan of
fortifying core assets, growing North America and transforming to a
global omni-channel competitor focused on delivering top-tier
shareholder returns,” said CEO,
Robert Hanson
.
Previously,
Kitty Yung
was President, Asia Pacific at Guess Inc., with
responsibility across the region, including China, India, South East
Asia and Australia/New Zealand. While at Guess Inc., she grew the
business to over 200 stores in Greater China. Kitty previously held a
number of leadership roles in apparel general management, supply chain
and consumer goods in the Asia Pacific region. With in-depth experience
and business development skills, Kitty will be instrumental in the
expansion of AEO’s brands and company-operated stores across China.
In his new role,
Simon Nankervis
will assume responsibility for the
company’s U.S., Canada and Mexico stores, as well as real estate and
country licensing. Simon has extensive management, business development
and global store experience and has been the leading architect of AEO’s
successfully growing country-licensing program. Additionally, he
launched AEO’s company-owned and operated stores in Mexico. Simon is an
accomplished apparel leader, having led businesses for Guess, Gap, Aldo
and Tumi in his native Australia after an earlier career in apparel
general management and consultancy.
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 North America, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its
websites. American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is
available at approximately 55 international franchise stores in 14
countries. For more information, please visit www.ae.com.
Source: American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
Kristen Zaccagnini, 412-432-3300