ABERCROMBIE & FITCH APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENTS ACROSS ALL BRANDS

by Stephen Garner

Abercrombie & FitchAbercrombie & Fitch Co. is changing up its brand presidents. Stacia Andersen has been appointed brand president of Abercrombie & Fitch and Abercrombie kids, and Kristin Scott has been appointed brand president of Hollister Co.

Andersen was most recently SVP of Merchandising of Target Corporation and Scott was most recently EVP, GMM at Victoria’s Secret.

Both will report to Fran Horowitz, the company’s president and chief merchandising officer. They will each have overall responsibility for all product and customer-facing activities for their brands. Andersen will join the company on or about June 13 and Scott will join the company on August 1.

“We look forward to welcoming Stacia and Kristin to the team,” said Horowitz. “They are innovative, strategic leaders with extensive experience and records of success across large retail organizations. Both are collaborative, engaging and passionate, aligning with our culture and values. I am confident that both will provide strong, experienced leadership to move our brands forward.”