DXL APPOINTS NANCY YOUSSEF SVP OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Destination XL Group, Inc., the largest omni-channel specialty retailer of big and tall men’s apparel, has appointed Nancy Youssef to the newly created position of senior vice president, international business development. Youssef, formerly vice president, international business development for Genesco Inc., will be responsible for the international expansion of the Destination XL franchise.

“Nancy’s successful experience in international retail franchising makes her the ideal choice to lead our global expansion strategy,” said president and CEO David Levin. “Based on our success with the DXL concept domestically, we now see an opportunity to embark on an international strategy. Nancy will begin to build the framework for our international franchise model strategy, with a plan to launch initial stores in 2017.”

In addition to her work at Genesco, Youssef has served as senior brand manager for interactive multichannel retailer HSN, Inc. and also has led business development for fashion apparel and accessories importer and distributor SAS-Egypt. Youssef earned her B.S. in Marketing from The Pennsylvania State University.