Urban Outfitters names new president

Urban Outfitters has named Trish Donnelly as president of Urban Outfitters brand, North America reporting directly to Ted Marlow, CEO, Urban Outfitters Group, effective July 14.



"It is with great pleasure that Ted and I welcome Trish to the Urban Outfitters brand," said CEO Richard A. Hayne. "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 joins the Urban Outfitters brand from Steven Alan where she has served as president for almost three years. Prior to joining Steven Alan, she spent more than seven years at J. Crew as the EVP of J. Crew Direct. Donnelly began her retail career with Ralph Lauren where she spent 12 years immersed within the merchandising organization.

Urban Outfitters is a leading lifestyle specialty retail company operating under the Anthropologie, Bhldn, Free People, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands.