Abercrombie names Ann Taylor Loft exec as Hollister president

New Albany, Ohio -- Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has named Fran Horowitz to the position of president of its Hollister brand. Horowitz, 51, will report to CEO Mike Jeffries and will have overall responsibility for all product and customer-facing activities for the Hollister brand, and for its financial performance. Horowitz is expected to commence employment with the company on or around Oct. 20, 2014.



Horowitz has 28 years of experience in retail and most recently served as the president of Ann Taylor Loft, a division of Ann Inc. Prior to Loft,. Horowitz was the executive VP of women`s merchandising and design for Express Inc.



Prior to Express, Horowitz spent 13 years with Bloomingdales, where she served in various merchandising roles.