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Robert Ball

Robert Ball

Chief Financial Officer at Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.•United States

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Experience26+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

- Experienced financial leader with proven management, strategic, and analytical skills. Established a consistent record of achievement in developing actionable analysis and reporting to meet bottom-line growth and profitability goals. - Experience streamlining operations, improving efficiency and bottom line profit through collaboration with cross functional partners and execution of strategic initiatives. - Demonstrated success in leading the professional and personal development of teams. Ability to establish relationships predicated on trust, commitment, and the exchange of innovative ideas.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Abercrombie & Fitch Co.Current
    2003–Present· 23 yrs 8 mos
    • Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      Nov 2024–Present
    • Senior Vice President Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, and Treasury
      May 2023–Nov 2024
    • Group Vice President - Corporate Finance and Transformation Management Office
      Aug 2022–Jun 2023
    • Group Vice President - Corporate Finance
      Apr 2021–Aug 2022
    • Vice President, Corporate Finance
      Feb 2018–Mar 2021
    • Chief Financial Officer, Abercrombie & Fitch / abercrombie kids Brands
      Sep 2014–2018
    • Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
      Nov 2013–Sep 2014
    • Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
      Mar 2013–Oct 2013
    • Director, Financial Reporting
      Feb 2012–Mar 2013
    • Senior Manager, Financial Reporting
      Feb 2010–2012
    • Manager, Financial Reporting
      Feb 2008–2010
    • Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting
      Feb 2007–2008
    • Analyst, Financial Reporting
      Oct 2006–2007
    • Analyst, Real Estate Accounting
      Feb 2005–Sep 2006
    • Auditor, Real Estate Accounting
      2003–2005
  • Merrill Lynch
    Jun 2001–Dec 2002· 1 yr 6 mos
    • Advisor, Financial
      Jun 2001–Dec 2002
  • Blissfield Community Schools
    2000–2001· 1 yr
    • Head Coach, Men's Track & Field
      2000–2001

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - High Distinction

Finance and Accounting

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

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Robert Ball
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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PeopleSoftFinancial AccountingFinancial AnalysisCorporate FinanceFinancial ModelingMicrosoft ExcelFinanceCash Flow ForecastingAccountingSEC filingsRetailFinancial ReportingEssbaseCash FlowBudgetsAuditingStrategic Financial PlanningProcess ImprovementHyperion EnterpriseForecasting