Mike Jeffries Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Businessman
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	15/07/1944
Age	81 years
Birthplace	Oklahoma, United States

Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Michael Stanton Jeffries
Known for	Being the former chairman and CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch

Physical Stats & More

Height	6' (182 cm)
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

Colleges	Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California London School of Economics and Political Science, London, England Columbia Business School, New York City
Qualification	MBA from Columbia Business School

Personal Life

Marital Status	Divorced
Sexual Orientation	Gay
Partner	Matthew Smith
Marriage Date	03/04/1971

Relationships & More

Wife/Spouse	Susan Marie Isabel Hansen (1971-2006)
Children	Son - Andrew Jeffries

Family

Father	Donald R. Jeffries (businessman)
Mother	Shirley Jeffries
Siblings	Sister - Cindy King

Career

Overview	Mike Jeffries has had a diverse and impactful career in the fashion industry, initially starting in management training at Abraham & Straus before venturing into various retail roles.
Achievements	Worked for 12 years at Abraham & Straus. Served as executive vice president for merchandising at Bullock's. Launched the women’s clothing brand Alcott & Andrews in 1984 which faced bankruptcy. Hired by Les Wexner in 1992 to revamp Abercrombie & Fitch, turning it into a leading brand for college-age consumers, noted for its provocative marketing strategies. Faced various controversies related to hiring practices and marketing that led to significant public scrutiny and legal challenges.
Notable Incidents	In 2003, faced a class-action lawsuit over discriminatory hiring practices. In 2014, stepped down as CEO after sustained decline in sales.
Recent Issues	In 2023, allegations emerged from a BBC investigation regarding exploitation of young men. In 2024, faced federal charges linked to sex trafficking and has pleaded not guilty.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Joined a management training program at Abraham & Straus in 1968, which was later rebranded as Macy’s.
Worked at Paul Harris, which went bankrupt in 1991.
Abercrombie & Fitch tripled its global presence under his leadership, focusing heavily on a specific demographic.
Known for his controversial statements, including views on beauty and body image.
Became one of the highest-paid retail CEOs with a steep decline in compensation in later years.