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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Express announced Wednesday that it has promoted Matthew Moellering to the position of COO and appointed D. Paul Dascoli as CFO. Moellering was previously chief administration officer and CFO.
Prior to Moellering's role as chief administration officer and CFO, he held a number of senior finance positions including CFO since he joined Express in 2006. Before joining Express, he served in various financial positions with Limited Brands and Procter & Gamble. Prior to that, he was an officer in the United States Army.
"I'm pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Moellering as COO," said Michael Weiss, president and CEO of Express. "Throughout his tenure at Express, Matt has made significant contributions to the success and growth of our business, including leading the company through our IPO in May of 2010. As COO, Matt's notable experience and perspective will enhance his oversight of the day-to-day operations of the business and allow him to focus more time on continuing to advance our four pillars of growth, particularly all of the operational requirements needed for international expansion," he added.
Dascoli's extensive experience includes close to 30 years in a series of financial leadership positions with VF Corporation, Thomasville Furniture Industries, Revlon and PepsiCo. He most recently served as CFO for VF Jeanswear Limited Partnership, a division of VF Corp., where he played a key role in growing the iconic Wrangler and Lee brands in North and South America. He also serves on the board of Stanley Furniture Company and is the Chairman of their audit committee.
Dascoli will report to Moellering.