
Leadership
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Executive Leadership

Jay Schottenstein
Executive Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer
Since 1992, Jay has been a visionary leader for American Eagle Outfitters. Together, with his father Jerome Schottenstein, the two forged a path that led to the evolution of AEO from a single brand company, to a multi-brand global business. Jay has been instrumental in the successful growth of American Eagle and the launch of the Aerie brand, and has built a strong foundation for AEO’s leading market position.
Jay returned to AEO as Chief Executive Officer in 2014, a position he previously held from 1992 to 2002.

Jennifer Foyle
President, Executive Creative Director –
AE & Aerie
A creative visionary and brand builder, Jen joined AEO in 2010 to lead Aerie, before expanding her scope in 2020 to shape the long-term vision for American Eagle (AE). Rising to the position of President, Executive Creative Director – AE & Aerie, she now leads a brand portfolio generating revenue of more than $5 billion annually and oversees all aspects of Design, Merchandising, Marketing, Visual, Business Strategies and Store Operations.

Marisa Baldwin
Executive Vice President –
Chief Human Resources Officer
Marisa joined AEO in September 2021 as Executive Vice President – Chief Human Resources Officer, overseeing all aspects of the associate experience and the company’s vibrant culture. She provides the strategic vision for the human resources team, which includes talent acquisition and retention, learning and development, total rewards, and people operations and analytics. Marisa also provides executive oversight for Corporate Communications, the AEO Better World Foundation and IDEA. AEO’s most important asset is its people and Marisa is committed to upholding a community of belonging and purpose where associates are excited to work and grow their careers.

Sarah Clarke
Executive Vice President –
Chief Supply Chain, Technology & International Officer
Sarah joined AEO in October 2023 as Executive Vice President – Chief Supply Chain Officer. In this role, she directs all facets of the company’s global supply chain operations, including Product Development, Sourcing, Production, and Distribution for AEO’s diverse portfolio of brands, as well as Quiet. Sarah’s role expanded to Chief Supply Chain and Technology Officer in October 2024. Under her leadership, the Technology team is driving innovation, evolving as a strategic enabling partner and playing a pivotal role in advancing AEO’s business priorities. Additionally, Sarah assumed leadership of the International business in November 2025.

Ravi Thanawala
Executive Vice President –
Chief Financial Officer
Ravi joined AEO in August 2026 as Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer. His responsibilities include executive oversight for Finance, Inventory Planning, Merchandise Planning, Real Estate & Construction, Global Asset Protection, Internal Audit and Investor Relations. In this role, Ravi is focused on maintaining financial discipline and unlocking new avenues for profitable growth. His extensive retail background, dynamic leadership style and proven track record of delivering operational excellence for consumer-facing brands are instrumental as AEO accelerates its strategic initiatives to position the company for long-term success.