Lands' End, Inc. announced that Andrew McLean, President, International of American Eagle Outfitters, will join Lands' End as CEO-Designate and as a member of the Board of Directors on November 1, 2022. Mr. McLean, 53, will assume the role of CEO following the planned retirement of Jerome Griffith, 64, at the conclusion of Lands' End's 2022 fiscal year ending January 27, 2023. Mr. McLean is an accomplished senior retail executive with over 20 years of experience leading organizational growth for several Fortune 500 businesses, as well as in the start-up sphere.

He was appointed President, International at AEO, the parent of American Eagle and Aerie brands, in 2022. In this role, Mr. McLean leads International Operations & Innovation across Canada, Greater Asia, Europe and Mexico and oversees global expansion for AEO's industry-leading brands. In addition, he has direct responsibility for global brand delivery and international strategy, marketing and customer experience.

Mr. McLean joined AEO in 2016 and previously held the role of EVP -- Chief Commercial Officer. He began his career as a strategy consultant with AT Kearney and later held senior positions at several successful retailers including Gap, Liz Claiborne and Urban Outfitters. Outside of his professional commitments, Mr. McLean has been an active supporter of the NY Fashion Tech Lab, an organization committed to supporting retail innovation among female entrepreneurs.

He received a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Manchester, a Master's in Engineering Management from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from Harvard Business School.