Tween Brands Inc announced that Limited Too President Jill Dean has resigned her position effective immediately.
Commenting on Ms. Dean's departure, Tween Brands' Chairman and CEO said, “Jill has made important contributions to the Limited Too brand and we wish her success in her future professional pursuits.”
Mr. Rayden added that the company has initiated a national search for a new president of Limited Too. Lece Lohr, currently Limited Too's Executive Vice President of Design, will serve as Executive Vice President and Interim General Manager for Limited Too. In this role, Ms. Lohr will provide direction for all of the brand's activities.
Ms. Lohr rejoined Tween Brands in July 2007. She had been with Limited Too from 1998 to 2004 in merchandising positions of increasing responsibility, including Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Sportswear from May 2003 to July 2004. Prior to rejoining Tween Brands, Ms. Lohr served three years as Chico's FAS, Inc.'s senior vice president of merchandising and design.
Commenting on the interim appointment, Mr. Rayden said, “Lece has been working with our design team for some months now and has years of experience with our tween customer. We are confident she will further help Limited Too achieve their strategic goals in this expanded role.”