CEO
Lands’ End | Dodgeville
Andrew McLean is chief executive officer of Lands’ End and a member of the Dodgeville-based retailer’s board. A multi-channel retailer with about 5,000 employees, Lands’ End expects net revenue to be between $1.33 billion and $1.45 billion in fiscal 2024. Prior to joining Lands’ End, McLean was president, international at AEO, the parent of American Eagle and Aerie brands. In that role, he led international operations and innovation across Canada, Greater Asia, Europe and Mexico and oversaw global expansion for AEO’s brands. He’s also held senior positions at Gap, Liz Claiborne and Urban Outfitters. McLean is a supporter of the NY Fashion Tech Lab, an organization committed to supporting retail innovation among female entrepreneurs.
Education: Bachelor’s, University of Manchester; master’s, University of Cambridge; MBA, Harvard Business School
Highlights from the past 12 months: “Reinvigorating our customer base.”
Your secret talent: “I am a great pickleball player.”
What would you do if you could choose another career: “I’d love to have served our country in the military.”
Your Olympic sport: “100 meter – it’s all about speed!”
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CEO
Lands’ End | Dodgeville
Andrew McLean became chief executive officer of Lands’ End in November. Prior to joining the Dodgeville-based retailer, McLean was a president of American Eagle Outfitters, the Pittsburgh-based parent of the American Eagle and Aerie brands. There, he led international operations and innovation for the $5 billion retailer across Canada, Greater Asia, Europe and Mexico. He’s previously held senior positions with Urban Outfitters, Liz Claiborne and Gap. McLean is also a board advisor at Sarona Commerce Ventures, a member of World 50 Inc., and a board member of GhostRetail.
A multi-channel retailer with about 5,000 employees, Lands’ End last year reported $1.6 billion in net revenue, the highest it had seen since 2011, and $33.4 million in net income. Like many retailers, the company continues its evolution toward a digital-first approach. Its U.S. e-commerce net revenue was up 7% last year. Lands’ End has also expanded its third-party revenue stream in recent years through its partnership with Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Corp., now selling its clothing in 500 Kohl’s stores. It also recently launched an e-commerce partnership with home shopping giant QVC.
Education: Bachelor’s, University of Manchester; master’s in engineering management, University of Cambridge; MBA, Harvard Business School
