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AEO appoints Ravi Thanawala as CFO; Mike Mathias transitions to strategic advisor
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC
- Mike Mathias steps down as CFO effective Aug 3, 2026, becomes strategic advisor to CEO through July 2027.
- Ravi Thanawala appointed CFO effective Aug 3; previously CFO at Papa John's and held finance roles at Nike.
- Thanawala receives base salary of $1M, target bonus 100% of salary, and equity awards totaling $2.5M.
- Company reaffirms Q2 and full-year 2026 financial guidance originally provided on May 28, 2026.