Abercrombie & Fitch COO Jonathan Ramsden resigns

Abercrombie & Fitch Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jonathan Ramsden has stepped down from his position and will leave the company effective June 15, 2016.

At that time, the company said, Ramsden's responsibilities will be assumed by other members of the Office of the Chairman which, in addition to him, include Arthur Martinez, Executive Chairman; Fran Horowitz, President and Chief Merchandising Officer; Joanne Crevoiserat, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and John Gabrielli, Senior Vice President of Human Resources.

Commenting on the announcement, Martinez said, “The Board and I are grateful for Jonathan's contributions to Abercrombie & Fitch over the past seven years, which have helped position the company for future profitable growth. We wish him all the best as he prepares to move into a new chapter in his life and career.”

Ramsden joined Abercrombie & Fitch as executive vice president and chief financial officer in December 2008 and has been the company's Chief Operating Officer since January 2014.