AE announces executive changes

PITTSBURGH American Eagle Outfitters today announced that Joe Kerin, evp of store operations, will add aerie stores to his responsibilities. Dennis Parodi, evp and coo of the New York Design Center, will resume responsibility for Real Estate across the entire company in addition to his coo responsibilities at the New York Design Center.

Jim O’Donnell, ceo of American Eagle Outfitters commented: "Our growth rate necessitates this reorganization. American Eagle is fortunate to have capable and experienced leaders like Joe and Dennis. Because of their backgrounds, I expect this to be a seamless transition.”