Mike Jeffries
Businessman

American Oklahoma, United States

Quick Info

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

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Michael Stanton Jeffries
Known for	Being the former chairman and CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch from 1992 to 2014

Physical Stats & More

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

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. He is best known for transforming Abercrombie & Fitch from a struggling retailer losing $25 million yearly into a lifestyle brand grossing $2 billion yearly by 2006.
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. Took Abercrombie & Fitch public in 1996. Expanded Abercrombie & Fitch globally and launched new labels including Hollister. Served as CEO and chairman of Abercrombie & Fitch from 1992 to 2014.
Notable Incidents	In 2003, faced a class-action lawsuit over discriminatory hiring practices. In 2014, stepped down as CEO after sustained decline in sales. In 2002, faced protests over racist T-shirts and suggestive thongs marketed to pre-teen girls. In 2006, gave a controversial interview to Salon magazine describing his perfectionist approach to brand management. In 2015, Abercrombie & Fitch faced a Supreme Court case when Samantha Elauf won against the company for refusing to hire her due to her religious headscarf.
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. In 2023, allegations emerged regarding exploitation of young men; the company stopped making bonus payments to Jeffries. In October 2024, arrested in Florida along with Matthew Smith and James Jacobson on federal sex trafficking charges.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Joined a management training program at Abraham & Straus in 1968, which was later rebranded as Macy’s.
2. Worked at Paul Harris, which went bankrupt in 1991.
3. Abercrombie & Fitch tripled its global presence under his leadership, focusing heavily on a specific demographic.
4. Known for his controversial statements, including views on beauty and body image.
5. Became one of the highest-paid retail CEOs with a steep decline in compensation in later years.
6. Known for his quirky perfectionist habits, including always going through revolving doors twice and avoiding passing employees on stairwells.
7. Dyed his hair blonde and was known for wearing flip-flops.
8. Became one of the highest-paid retail CEOs during Abercrombie & Fitch's peak years.
9. Former president of Alcott & Andrews, a women's retail chain, before joining Abercrombie & Fitch.

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