American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), a leading global specialty retailer, has announced the appointment of Steven A. Davis to the company’s board of directors as an independent director, effective October 1, 2020. This appointment expands the company’s board to nine directors, including eight independents and builds on the board’s expertise and diversity.
Davis is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Bob Evans Farms, bringing more than 30 years of experience leading iconic consumer brands. He previously served in a variety of executive and management roles with Yum! Brands and Kraft General Foods, where he led the successful launch of new products and marketing campaigns for long standing American brands. Davis’ background provides significant capabilities across marketing and branding, strategy, finance, and corporate development, according to a press release by the company.American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), a leading global specialty retailer, has announced the appointment of Steven A. Davis to the company's board of directors as an independent director, effective October 1, 2020. This appointment expands the company's board to nine directors, including eight independents and builds on the board's expertise and diversity.#
“Davis’s deep consumer knowledge, marketing expertise, and track record of scaling growth brands complements our strategic priorities and will be a tremendous asset as we accelerate AEO’s growth initiatives. His passion for building strong communities and cultures through diversity of people and his commitment to giving back perfectly align with our corporate values. I am thrilled Davis is joining our board and look forward to benefiting from his wealth of experience and unique perspective,” Jay Schottenstein, executive chairman of the board and chief executive officer of American Eagle Outfitters said.
Davis serves on numerous community and professional organisations and sits on several corporate boards, including PPG Industries, Albertsons Companies, and Marathon Petroleum Corporation. He previously served on the boards of CenturyLink, Walgreens Boots Alliance and the Sonic Corporation. Davis is active in the non-profit sector and currently serves on the International Board of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He previously served on the board of directors of JobsOhio, Ohio’s private non-profit corporation leading job creation and economic development. Additionally, Davis served on the James Cancer Hospital Foundation Board at The Ohio State University. In 2014, he received The Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.
He holds a Master of Business Administration in marketing and finance from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.
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