Donnelly Named President at Urban Outfitters

by Harry Sheff

Urban Outfitters Inc Urban Outfitters has named former Steven Alan president Trish Donnelly as its new North America president. She will report to Urban Outfitters Group CEO Ted Marlow starting July 14.

“It is with great pleasure that Ted and I welcome Trish to the Urban Outfitters brand,” said Richard Hayne, CEO of the parent company, Urban Outfitters, Inc. “Trish is a strong leader who brings with her a deep understanding of the direct-to-consumer channel as well as an extensive background in merchandising. We are delighted to have Trish join our executive team and believe she will play an instrumental role in the Urban brand’s on-going growth story.”

Donnelly has been president of Steven Alan for three years. Before that she spent seven years as EVP of J. Crew Direct. She began her career at Ralph Lauren.