Lands’ End Names Bernard McCracken as Chief Financial Officer
September 14 2023 - 4:30PM
Lands’ End, Inc. (NASDAQ: LE) today announced that Bernard
McCracken, the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer since
January 2023 and Chief Accounting Officer since April 2014, has
been named Chief Financial Officer.
“Bernie McCracken has been an integral member of our finance
organization for over nine years and has demonstrated the financial
acumen, executive leadership and track record to lead our financial
organization with excellence,” said Andrew McLean, Chief Executive
Officer of Lands’ End. “Having worked closely with Bernie over the
past eight months, I am confident that his appointment best
positions Lands’ End to execute on our strategic goals and drive
profitable growth.”
Josephine Linden, Chair of the Lands’ End Board of Directors
added, "After a robust search process and the evaluation of a
number of highly qualified candidates, the Board is confident that
Bernie is the right person to serve as Lands’ End’s next Chief
Financial Officer. With nearly a decade of contributions to Lands’
End, Bernie’s understanding of the business and leadership in the
development of our go-forward strategy will be critical as we
continue our focus on driving long-term value for Lands’ End
shareholders and other stakeholders.”
“Lands’ End is an iconic American lifestyle brand with a proud
history and exciting opportunities ahead. I look forward to
continuing to work closely with Andrew and the rest of the
management team and Board, to build on our strong momentum and
further strengthen our financial position,” said Mr. McCracken.
About Bernard McCracken
Bernard McCracken previously served as Lands’ End’s Interim
Chief Financial Officer and as its Vice President, Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer. He is responsible for financial
reporting, corporate finance and planning, treasury, tax,
procurement, accounting functions, and business analytics. He also
leads the Investor Relations function. Over his nearly four-decade
career, Mr. McCracken has also served in a variety of finance,
accounting, audit and controller positions at The Children’s Place,
Inc., Footstar, Inc., Deloitte & Touche LLP, The Leslie Fay
Companies, Inc. and Loehmann’s Inc.
About Lands’ End, Inc.
Lands’ End, Inc. (NASDAQ:LE) is a leading digital retailer of
casual clothing, swimwear, outerwear, accessories, footwear, home
products and uniform solutions. We offer products online at
www.landsend.com, through our own Company Operated stores and
through third-party distribution channels. We are a classic
American lifestyle brand with a passion for quality, legendary
service and real value. We seek to deliver timeless style for
women, men, kids and the home. We also offer products to businesses
and schools, for their employees and students, through the
Outfitters distribution channel.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the
expected impact of the executive appointment, the Company’s ability
to execute on its strategic goals and drive profitable growth,
drive long-term value, build on its momentum, and strengthen its
financial position. The important factors and uncertainties
discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 27, 2023,
among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from
those described in these forward-looking statements. The Company
intends the forward-looking statements to speak only as of the time
made and does not undertake to update or revise them as more
information becomes available, except as required by law.
CONTACTS
Investors:
Lands’ End, Inc.Bernard McCrackenChief Financial Officer(608)
935-9341
ICR, Inc.Tom Filandro(646) 277-1235Tom.Filandro@icrinc.com
Media: Tricia
DudleyTricia.Dudley@landsend.com
FGS GlobalAndy Duberstein/Hayley CookLandsEnd@fgsglobal.com
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