Ascena Retail Group announces leadership changes

Ascena Retail Group has announced consolidation of its executive leadership structure as part of its efforts to reinvigorate top-line growth, enhance its culture of performance and accountability. As a part of the development, Gary Muto has been appointed to the newly created position of President and CEO of Ascena Brands, with responsibility for reinvigorating and driving top-line growth across Ascena’s full brand portfolio and Brian Lynch has been elevated to the position of President and COO of Ascena Retail Group.