American Eagle Outfitters Inc announced that Ken Pilot, President of the MARTIN + OSA brand, has resigned to pursue other opportunities. Roger Markfield, Vice Chairman of American Eagle Outfitters, will serve as interim President.
Mr. Markfield, who led the creation and development of the MARTIN + OSA brand from its inception, has been a key executive with the Company since 1993. The MARTIN + OSA management team will report to Mr. Markfield.
American Eagle Outfitters' Chief Executive Officer, Jim O'Donnell commented, “I'd like to thank Ken for his efforts to launch the MARTIN + OSA brand and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. MARTIN + OSA has a strong management team, and under Roger's leadership they will continue to drive the brand forward. I am confident that we are building an exciting new lifestyle concept for 25-40 year olds.”
MARTIN + OSA, which launched in September 2006, plans to have five stores opened by the end of this year.
American Eagle Outfitters is a leading retailer that designs, markets and sells its own brand of laidback, current clothing targeting 15 to 25 year-olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices.
AE's original collection includes standards like jeans and graphic Ts as well as essentials like accessories, outerwear, footwear, basics and swimwear. American Eagle Outfitters currently operates 826 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 72 AE stores in Canada.
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