Abrupt departure of Urban Outfitters president
Denim and lifestyle clothing retail group Urban Outfitters has confirmed that its president, Francis Pierrel, has left the company. He had been in post for less than a year.
In a very short statement, the group gave no reason for Mr Pierrel’s departure, but just said: “We appreciate the contributions he made during his tenure and wish him well in his future endeavours.”
It announced Francis Pierrel’s arrival on February 10 this year explaining that, as president of Urban Outfitters, he would have responsibility for the brand in North America.
He joined from Canadian clothing retail group Club Monaco, where he was chief executive. Previous roles include that of president of stores and ecommerce for Ralph Lauren in North America and senior roles in wholesale, retail and ecommerce at Lacoste and Diesel across the US and Europe.
