Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Announces Election of Andrew Clarke to its Board of Directors
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) has announced the election of Andrew Clarke to its Board of Directors, effective August 21, 2024. Clarke, 51, is the Global President of Mars Snacking and brings over 30 years of experience in consumer-focused industries. His appointment is expected to provide a global perspective and strategic capabilities to the company as it enters its next growth phase.
Clarke's extensive background includes 24 years at Mars in various roles, including Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. His experience spans multiple regions, including Europe and Latin America. Nigel Travis, Chairperson of the Board, highlighted Clarke's diverse geographic experience and success in driving growth as key assets for the company.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) ha annunciato l'elezione di Andrew Clarke nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, a partire dal 21 agosto 2024. Clarke, 51 anni, è il Presidente Globale di Mars Snacking e porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza in industrie orientate al consumatore. La sua nomina si prevede possa fornire una prospettiva globale e capacità strategiche all'azienda mentre si appresta ad entrare nella sua prossima fase di crescita.
Il vasto background di Clarke include 24 anni in Mars in vari ruoli, tra cui Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. La sua esperienza si estende su più regioni, comprese l'Europa e l'America Latina. Nigel Travis, Presidente del Consiglio, ha sottolineato l'esperienza geografica diversificata di Clarke e il suo successo nel guidare la crescita come risorse chiave per l'azienda.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) ha anunciado la elección de Andrew Clarke a su Junta Directiva, a partir del 21 de agosto de 2024. Clarke, de 51 años, es el Presidente Global de Mars Snacking y aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en industrias centradas en el consumidor. Se espera que su nombramiento proporcione una perspectiva global y capacidades estratégicas a la empresa mientras ingresa en su próxima fase de crecimiento.
El amplio currículum de Clarke incluye 24 años en Mars en varios roles, incluido el de Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. Su experiencia abarca múltiples regiones, incluidas Europa y América Latina. Nigel Travis, Presidente de la Junta, destacó la diversidad geográfica de la experiencia de Clarke y su éxito en impulsar el crecimiento como activos clave para la empresa.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF)가 Andrew Clarke를 이사회에 선출했다고 발표했습니다. 이는 2024년 8월 21일부터 효력이 발생합니다. 51세인 Clarke는 Mars Snacking의 글로벌 사장으로, 소비자 중심 산업에서 30년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그의 임명은 회사가 다음 성장 단계에 진입할 때 글로벌 관점과 전략적 능력을 제공할 것으로 기대됩니다.
Clarke의 광범위한 배경에는 Mars에서의 24년간 다양한 역할이 포함되어 있으며, 그 중에는 Chief Customer and Marketing Officer도 있습니다. 그의 경험은 유럽과 라틴 아메리카를 포함한 여러 지역에 걸쳐 있습니다. 이사회의 의장인 Nigel Travis는 Clarke의 다양한 지역 경험과 성장 촉진 성공이 회사에 중요한 자산임을 강조했습니다.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) a annoncé l'élection de Andrew Clarke à son Conseil d'Administration, effective à partir du 21 août 2024. Clarke, âgé de 51 ans, est le Président Mondial de Mars Snacking et apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans des industries axées sur le consommateur. Sa nomination est censée fournir une perspective globale et des capacités stratégiques à l'entreprise alors qu'elle entre dans sa prochaine phase de croissance.
Le vaste parcours de Clarke comprend 24 ans chez Mars dans divers rôles, y compris celui de Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. Son expérience couvre plusieurs régions, y compris l'Europe et l'Amérique Latine. Nigel Travis, Président du Conseil, a souligné l'expérience géographique diversifiée de Clarke et son succès à stimuler la croissance comme des atouts clés pour l'entreprise.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) hat die Wahl von Andrew Clarke in seinen Vorstand angekündigt, die am 21. August 2024 in Kraft tritt. Clarke, 51 Jahre alt, ist der Globale Präsident von Mars Snacking und bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in verbraucherorientierten Branchen mit. Seine Ernennung wird voraussichtlich eine globale Perspektive und strategische Fähigkeiten in das Unternehmen einbringen, während es in die nächste Wachstumsphase eintritt.
Clarke hat umfangreiche Erfahrungen, darunter 24 Jahre bei Mars in verschiedenen Funktionen, einschließlich Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. Seine Erfahrung erstreckt sich über mehrere Regionen, einschließlich Europa und Lateinamerika. Nigel Travis, Vorsitzender des Vorstands, hob Clarke's vielfältige geografische Erfahrung und seinen Erfolg beim Wachstum als Schlüsselressourcen für das Unternehmen hervor.
- Addition of Andrew Clarke to the Board of Directors brings global executive leadership experience
- Clarke's 30+ years in consumer-focused industries adds valuable expertise
- Clarke's experience in multi-brand environments aligns with ANF's portfolio strategy
- Appointment may contribute to ANF's next growth phase
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Clarke brings global, executive leadership and a deep connection to consumers around the world
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), a leading, global omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, today announced the election of Andrew Clarke to its Board of Directors, effective August 21, 2024.
Mr. Clarke, 51, is the Global President of Mars Snacking, a division of Mars, Incorporated. In this role, which he has held since 2018, Clarke is responsible for overseeing one of the world’s most iconic portfolio of snack brands, which represents a significant portion of Mars’ total business. He has more than 30 years in consumer-focused industries, with the last 24 years at Mars in roles of increasing responsibility. Clarke started with Mars in UK sales, before moving into various general management and regional roles across Europe and Latin America. He then took on a global role as Chief Customer and Marketing Officer before moving into his current position, which is based in Chicago. Clarke has spent more than nine years on the Mars leadership team and brings a true global perspective to his role.
Clarke started his career at British retailer Marks & Spencer, spending four years there before joining Mars.
“We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s Board of Directors. With decades of executive experience in consumer goods and a deep understanding of consumers around the world, he will bring a dynamic, global perspective as we navigate the company’s next chapter of growth,” said Nigel Travis, Chairperson of the Board. “His strategic capabilities, diverse geographic experience, work in a multi-brand environment and track-record of successfully driving growth will be a tremendous asset to the Board and company.”
“I’m honored to join Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s Board of Directors,” said Clarke. “I have nothing but admiration and respect for the company’s recent success, made possible by years of transformational work, the strength of their iconic, global brands and the incredible culture they have built. I look forward to partnering with CEO Fran Horowitz and her management team, as well as Nigel and the board as the company continues its work to achieve its long-term ambitions,” he added.
About Abercrombie & Fitch Co.:
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a global, digitally led, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates 750+ stores across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
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