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James V. O'Donnell

Chief Executive Officer and Director

American Eagle Outfitters, Incorporated (AEO)

Industry: Retail

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James V. O"Donnell, age 67, has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company since November 2003 and prior thereto as Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company since December 2002 and as Chief Operating Officer for the Company since December 2000. Mr. O"Donnell became a member of the Board in December 2000. Prior to joining the Company, since December 1999, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Lyte, Inc., a retail technology services company. From 1997 to 2000, Mr. O"Donnell served as Director of Merchant Banking for Colmen Capital Advisors, Inc., and as a Project Consultant for the C. Everett Koop Foundation. From 1992 to 1997, Mr. O"Donnell was an owner and Chief Executive Officer of Computer Aided Systems, Inc. From 1980 to 1992, Mr. O"Donnell held various executive positions at The Gap Inc., and from 1987 to 1992, he was a member of the Board of Directors and was Executive Vice President. From 1989 to 1992, he served as Chief Operating Officer of The Gap Inc. Mr. O"Donnell is also a member of the Advisory Board to the Villanova School of Nursing. On June 21, 2008, Susan P. McGalla's responsibilities as President will be assumed by Jim O'Donnell, Chief Executive Officer.


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