Aeropostale announces two executive appointments

By

Monica Karski

Published
Feb 10, 2015

Aeropostale, Inc., a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, announced on Monday two executive appointments that realign responsibilities and strengthen its leadership team.

First, Marc D. Miller, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Miller joined Aeropostale in 2005 as Vice President of Strategic Planning and New Business Development and was promoted to Group Vice President in 2006, Senior Vice President in 2007 and appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2010.  In his new role, Mr. Miller will continue to report to Julian R. Geiger, Chief Executive Officer.

David J. Dick will join the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on February 17, 2015.  From 2009 to 2014, Mr. Dick served as the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of dELiA*s, Inc., after serving as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of the retailer from 2008 to 2009.  Prior to that, Mr. Dick held a number of executive and non-executive positions at various companies. Mr. Dick will report to Julian R. Geiger, Chief Executive Officer.

Julian R. Geiger, Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are all enthusiastic about the appointment of Marc to Chief Operating Officer.  Marc has been an integral part of Aeropostale's leadership team and a champion of our special culture throughout the last ten years.  Marc will undoubtedly have a more profound impact on our organization in his new role, and we look forward to his positive contributions as we execute Aeropostale's turnaround."

He continued, "We are thrilled to have someone of David's caliber join Aeropostale as Chief Financial Officer.  David's extensive financial and retail experience will support and facilitate our corporate goals as we navigate through this important juncture in Aeropostale's history.  We expect a seamless transition as Marc assists David during his first few months at Aeropostale."