Abercrombie & Fitch has announced that Robert Ball has been promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Ball, who has nearly 22 years of experience at Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F), was previously the Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, and Treasury. He will continue to report to Scott Lipesky, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, who has been instrumental in the company’s global operations and growth strategies since his promotion to COO in 2023. Fran Horowitz, CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, praised Ball’s appointment, highlighting his significant role in the company’s transformation and turnaround efforts.
Before he was appointed CFO, Ball held several leadership positions within A&F, including CFO of the Abercrombie & Fitch and Abercrombie kids brands, and led the transformation management office. He began his career as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch before joining Abercrombie & Fitch in 2003. The company, a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer, caters to a diverse customer base with brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister. Ball expressed his excitement for the new role, emphasizing the significant opportunities ahead and his commitment to driving long-term growth alongside the executive leadership team.
