Our people are the heart of AEO, and the AEO ICON award gives us the opportunity to recognize associates who champion our values while making an incredible impact on our business. We are proud to celebrate and spotlight the top three finalists of 2025.
Alexis Tragos, Sr. Director – Corporate Communications, is the strategic architect behind AEO’s global reputation and is a passionate advocate for advancing our corporate culture. As the vital force behind connecting all corners of the business, she acted as a catalyst for collaboration between our brands and associates throughout 2025.
Media Excellence: Alexis elevated AEO’s presence in top-tier media, securing positive features in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC and WWD, among others, furthering our reach and enhancing our reputation with external audiences.
Culture Building: She successfully built the foundation for our the evolution of AEO’s employer/employee value proposition and elevated our internal communications platform while amplifying our brands, celebrating our associates and driving a deeper connection to our core values.
Data-Driven Engagement: Alexis oversaw nearly 800 pieces of internal communication, achieving an incredible 82.3% engagement rate across our associate population.
High-Impact Stretch Assignment: She stepped in to support Investor Relations, ensuring the seamless execution of earnings calls and cross-functional messaging alignment during critical periods for the business.
Each year, the AEO ICON award honors the very best of who we are: associates who champion our values, inspire our teams to work better together and deliver outstanding results that move us forward as a company.
