Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> June 15, 2000

Seth Johnson – Abercrombie & Fitch Co (anf)

SETH JOHNSON was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on February 15, 2000. Mr. Johnson had been Vice President ' Chief Financial Officer of Abercrombie & Fitch since June 1992. Prior to joining Abercrombie & Fitch, Mr. Johnson held the position of Director, Financial Analysis from 1989 to 1992 at The Limited, Inc. From 1986 to 1989, he held the position of Director, Financial Reporting to The Limited Stores, another business operated by The Limited. Prior to joining The Limited, Mr. Johnson held several positions at Batus Retail Group New York, specifically Director of Business Analysis & Reporting from December 1984 to April 1986; Director of Planning from April 1983 to December 1984; and Manager of Strategic Planning from February 1982 to April 1983. Mr. Johnson received a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Yale University and a Master's Degree in Finance from the University of Chicago. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a quick overview and a history of

Abercrombie & Fitch?

Mr. Johnson: The company started in 1892 and was a famous sporting goods

store for the rich and famous