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Aeropostale adds member to its Board of Directors

20 Aug '05

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Casual apparel & accessories retailer Aeropostale Inc announced that Karin Hirtler-Garvey, formerly Chief Operating Officer (COO), Global Markets for Bank of America (formerly Nations Bank), has been appointed to the Aeropostale Board of Directors.

Ms. Hirtler-Garvey joined Bank of America in September of 1995 and held various senior management positions within the organization until March of 2005. Prior to becoming Chief Operating Officer, Global Markets, from April to October of 2004, Ms. Hirtler-Garvey held the position of President of Trust and Credit Banking Products.

From June 2001 to March 2004, Ms. Hirtler-Garvey held the position of Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer for the Wealth and Investment Management division. Prior to joining Bank of America, from October 1986 to August 1995, Ms. Hirtler-Garvey held various finance and market risk positions at J.P. Morgan & Co. Ms. Hirtler-Garvey started her career at Arthur Young & Co. in New Jersey.

Julian R. Geiger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, "Karin's appointment represents a meaningful addition to the Board of Directors. She brings an impressive financial background, having served in top management positions within one of the largest financial institutions. They welcome Karin to the Board and look forward to her contributions to Aeropostale."

Mall-based casual apparel retailer Aeropostale Inc is offering casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 11 to 18 year-old young women and men. The company caters customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion basic merchandise at compelling values. Aeropostale maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise.

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