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Joan Holstein Hilson

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

American Eagle Outfitters, Incorporated (AEO)

Industry: Retail

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Joan Holstein Hilson, age 48, has served the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, AE Brand, and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer since April 2006. Prior thereto, Ms. Hilson served the Company as Senior Vice President, Finance since September 2005. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Hilson held various positions at the Victoria"s Secret Stores division of Limited Brands, Inc., including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from July 2002 to August 2005, Vice President of Planning and Allocation from April 1997 to June 2002, Vice President of Finance from February 1996 to March 1997 and Vice President of Financial Planning from August 1995 to January 1996. Prior to that time, Ms. Hilson held various other management level positions with Limited Brands, Inc. from April 1993 to July 1995. Ms. Hilson held various finance management positions at Sterling Jewelers, Inc. from August 1985 to January 1993 and prior thereto she worked as a Certified Public Accountant at the accounting firm Coopers & Lybrand.


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