WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO) announced that it has appointed Robert Hanson as its Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective January 30, 2012. Hanson succeeds retiring CEO Jim O'Donnell, who has led the company since 2002.
Robert Hanson, 48, joins American Eagle Outfitters from Levi's, where he most recently served as Global President of the Levi's Brand. During his 23 year tenure with Levi's Hanson held a variety of important leadership roles across multiple brands. He was a member of the company's Worldwide Leadership Team, responsible for the strategic, financial and brand performance globally. Hanson's most recent roles included: President, Levi Strauss Americas/North America (2006-2010); President, Levi's Brand U.S. (2001-2006); and, President/Vice-President, Levi's Europe/Africa/Middle East (1998-2001).
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