Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced that Francis Pierrel has joined the URBN family as President of Urban Outfitters with responsibility for the brand in North America. Mr. Pierrel will report directly to Sheila Harrington, Global Chief Executive Officer of Urban Outfitters and the Free People Group. Mr. Pierrel brings an impressive background in omni-channel retailing and wholesale and has a reputation for cultivating strong collaborative teams, understanding the customer and growing brand equity.

Most recently he served as Chief Executive Officer, Club Monaco, where he drove increases in revenues and profitability. Prior to Club Monaco, he served as President of Stores and Ecommerce for Ralph Lauren in North America. Mr. Pierrel has also held senior roles in wholesale, retail and ecommerce at Lacoste and Diesel across the US and Europe.