Sep. 29, 2009 (PR Newswire) -- NEW YORK, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ann Taylor Stores Corporation (NYSE: ANN) today announced the appointment of Catherine Fisher to the new position of Vice President of Corporate Communications. Ms. Fisher, a seasoned strategic communications executive, will be responsible for corporate media relations, internal corporate communications, and the Company's philanthropic initiatives. She will report directly to Kay Krill, President and CEO of Ann Taylor Stores Corporation.
Commenting on the announcement, Kay Krill stated, "We have a strong leadership team, and I am delighted to have Catherine on board. Her deep understanding of the marketplace will be invaluable in communicating the exciting transformation that is taking place at our Company right now."
Ms. Fisher added, "I am thrilled to be joining Ann Taylor at such an exciting time. I look forward to working with Kay and her talented, focused, and energized leadership team."
Before joining Ann Taylor Stores Corporation, Ms. Fisher served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Revlon. Prior to that, she led Global Communications at Tommy Hilfiger. Earlier in her career, Fisher held senior leadership roles in marketing and public relations in the luxury market, notably at Joseph Abboud Company, GFT (USA) Corp. and Calvin Klein Menswear.
About Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor Stores Corporation is one of the leading women's specialty retailers for fashionable clothing in the United States, operating 933 Ann Taylor, LOFT, Ann Taylor Factory, and LOFT Outlet stores in 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico as of August 1, 2009, as well as online at AnnTaylor.com and LOFTonline.com. Visit AnnTaylorStoresCorp.com for more information (NYSE: ANN).
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