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American Apparel appoints new CDO & senior VP of marketing
24 Feb '15
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American Apparel, Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion-basic apparel, has appointed Thoryn Stephens as the Chief Digital Officer (CDO), a newly created position, and Cynthia Erland as the senior vice president of marketing, effective from March 1, 2015.
In his newly created position as CDO, Thoryn Stephens will be responsible for optimizing the company’s digital marketing, data analytics, and ecommerce strategies. Prior to joining the company, Stephens was vice president of data science at Tillster, the global leader in customer engagement programs for the restaurant industry. He has also built products and platforms for some of the world’s largest brands, including the first optimization program for the Fox Network Group (Fox Broadcasting/Fox Sports/FX) and Beachbody (P90X). Stephens is also a published scientist, and previously a molecular biologist in the biotech industry.
Cynthia Erland will oversee the company’s marketing and communications programs. Erland is a seasoned marketing executive with over 20 years of fashion and entertainment branding experience. Most recently a senior marketing executive at Perry Ellis International, C&C California, Universal Studios and E! Networks, she has built a consistent track record of driving successful brand recognition through advertising, public relations, digital media, celebrity seeding, promotions, and events, American Apparel said in a statement.
Paula Schneider, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of American Apparel said, “I am excited to welcome Thoryn and Cynthia to the company. Both are innovators with deep expertise working with established brands. They will be an important addition to our experienced, creative, and passionate team.”
American Apparel has approximately 10,000 employees and operated 245 retail stores in 20 countries including the United States and Canada. American Apparel also operates a global e-commerce site that serves over 60 countries worldwide. (GK)
In his newly created position as CDO, Thoryn Stephens will be responsible for optimizing the company’s digital marketing, data analytics, and ecommerce strategies. Prior to joining the company, Stephens was vice president of data science at Tillster, the global leader in customer engagement programs for the restaurant industry. He has also built products and platforms for some of the world’s largest brands, including the first optimization program for the Fox Network Group (Fox Broadcasting/Fox Sports/FX) and Beachbody (P90X). Stephens is also a published scientist, and previously a molecular biologist in the biotech industry.
Cynthia Erland will oversee the company’s marketing and communications programs. Erland is a seasoned marketing executive with over 20 years of fashion and entertainment branding experience. Most recently a senior marketing executive at Perry Ellis International, C&C California, Universal Studios and E! Networks, she has built a consistent track record of driving successful brand recognition through advertising, public relations, digital media, celebrity seeding, promotions, and events, American Apparel said in a statement.
Paula Schneider, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of American Apparel said, “I am excited to welcome Thoryn and Cynthia to the company. Both are innovators with deep expertise working with established brands. They will be an important addition to our experienced, creative, and passionate team.”
American Apparel has approximately 10,000 employees and operated 245 retail stores in 20 countries including the United States and Canada. American Apparel also operates a global e-commerce site that serves over 60 countries worldwide. (GK)
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