rue21, inc. Appoints Harlan M. Kent to Board of Directors
2012年5月30日 - 8:30PM
rue21, inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:RUE), a leading specialty
apparel retailer, today announced that Harlan M. Kent has been
appointed to join the Company's Board of Directors and will serve
on its Compensation Committee. Mr. Kent, age 49, is the current
President and Chief Executive Officer of Yankee Candle Company, the
leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium
scented candles in the United States. Mr. Kent has over 25
years experience in consumer products and retail strategy,
marketing and brand development. The appointment of Mr. Kent
increases the number of Board members to eight and the number of
independent directors to seven.
Bob Fisch, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of
Directors, stated: "I am delighted to welcome Harlan to our
Board. His senior leadership experience in the retail sector
and expertise in brand building and strategic marketing will make
Harlan a valuable addition to our team. We look forward to
benefiting from his perspective and experience as we continue to
pursue new opportunities to expand our business."
Mr. Kent joined Yankee Candle in 2001 as Senior Vice President
of the Wholesale Division and was promoted to President of the
company in 2004. He was promoted to COO in 2007 and became CEO
in 2009. Before joining Yankee Candle, Mr. Kent was Senior
Vice President of Global Wholesale for Totes Isotoner, a Bain
Capital portfolio company. Before joining Totes Isotoner, Mr.
Kent held senior marketing and sales roles with the Winchester
Division of Olin Corporation and The Campbell Soup Company. He
started his career as a consultant with Bain and Company. Mr.
Kent was featured in the March 30, 2012 episode of the CBS show
Undercover Boss. He serves as a Director of the AT Cross
company and also serves on several non profit boards.
About rue21, inc.:
rue21 is a leading specialty apparel retailer offering exclusive
branded merchandise and the newest trends at a great
value. rue21 currently operates 810 stores in 46
states. Learn more at www.rue21.com.
CONTACT: Joseph Teklits
ICR, Inc
203-682-8200
jteklits@icrinc.com
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