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.
Bolivar “Boli” Izurieta, Director – Facilities, known for his can-do attitude and unmatched passion for his work, spent the last year being the ultimate bridge and connector for teams, orchestrating some of the most complex office transitions in AEO’s history with the opening of the 63 Madison office in NYC.
Major Office Transitions: Boli managed the seamless move of teams from multiple office locations in NYC to 63 Madison, while simultaneously maintaining operational excellence at the 401 5th Avenue location.
Todd Snyder Expansion: He scaled the Todd Snyder presence at 25th Street from one floor to three and led their successful first-wave transition to our new space at 63 Madison.
Future-Proofing 63 Madison: Boli served as a critical pillar of the “small but mighty” design and transition team, utilizing his deep institutional knowledge to help design a functional, future-ready workspace for hundreds of associates.
Strategic Decommissioning: While building the future, he managed the quiet, complex behind-the-scenes work of decommissioning the 401 5th Avenue office (NYDO) with elite execution and strategic foresight.
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.
