• March 30, 2007

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. has promoted Susan McGalla to president and chief merchandising officer. She will oversee both American Eagle brand and MARTIN + OSA, the company's new sportswear concept targeting 25- to 40-year-old women and men.

Laura Dubin Wander will join the company as president of MARTIN + OSA this April, reporting directly to McGalla. Most recently, Wander was president of Dana Buchman and Laundry by Shelli Segal, both divisions of Liz Claiborne Inc.

Henry Stafford has been promoted to SVP and chief merchandising officer for the AE Brand.

Betsy Schumacher is promoted to SVP and chief merchandising officer for AE's aerie brand. Finally, Kathy Savitt will be EVP and chief marketing officer for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Savitt will oversee multi-channel marketing and the AE Direct (online) business for the company's portfolio of brands, including American Eagle, aerie and MARTIN + OSA. Wander, Stafford, Schumacher and Savitt will report directly to McGalla.