Michael Mathias
Chief Financial Officer at AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.; Board Member and Advisor; Investor
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Strategic-minded, forward-thinking executive with over 25 years of transformative leadership in finance, strategy, operations, and business development across premier retail organizations. As CFO and EVP of American Eagle Outfitters, orchestrates enterprise-wide financial strategy, operational execution, investor engagement, and corporate governance with precision and foresight. A catalyst for cross-functional collaboration, known for architecting capital allocation frameworks, spearheading complex M&A initiatives, and steering enterprise reinvention. Recognized for a bold, impact-driven approach to unlocking value, accelerating growth, and elevating operational excellence across multibillion-dollar platforms.
Career Timeline
- NACD Three Rivers ChapterCurrentJun 2025–Present· 1 yr 3 mos
- Board MemberCurrentJun 2025–Present
- Oct 2017–Present· 8 yrs 11 mos
- Executive Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerCurrentApr 2020–Present
- Senior Vice President, Financial Planning and AnalysisOct 2017–Apr 2020
- 2018–Dec 2021· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Board Member / Treasurer2018–Dec 2021
- 2016–Oct 2017· 1 yr 9 mos
- Vice President Financial Planning & Analysis and Strategy2016–Oct 2017
- Jun 2014–Dec 2015· 1 yr 6 mos
- President and Managing PartnerJun 2014–Dec 2015
- Sep 2004–Jun 2014· 9 yrs 9 mos
- Vice President - Enterprise Transformation / PMO OfficeNov 2012–Jun 2014
- VP Finance and Operations, 77kids by American Eagle2010–2012
- VP Finance and Allocation, aerie by American Eagle2009–2010
- Vice President, FinanceAug 2007–2009
- Sr. Director - Ecommerce OperationsApr 2007–Aug 2007
- Senior Director, Financial Planning and AnalysisSep 2004–Apr 2007
Education
MBA
Finance / Strategy
University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business
Bachelor of Science
Business Management
Carnegie Mellon University