Jay L. Schottenstein

Biography

Jay L. Schottenstein, age 62, has served as our Chief Executive Officer since December 2015. Prior thereto, he served as Interim Chief Executive Officer from January 2014 to December 2015. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company since March 1992. He previously served the Company as Chief Executive Officer from March 1992 until December 2002 and, as a Vice President and Director of the Company's predecessors since 1980. He has also served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Schottenstein Stores Corporation ("SSC") since March 1992 and as President since 2001. Prior thereto, Mr. Schottenstein served as Vice Chairman of SSC from 1986 to 1992. He has been a Director of SSC since 1982. Mr. Schottenstein also served as Chief Executive Officer from March 2005 to April 2009 and as Executive Chairman and Director of the Board since March 2005 of DSW Inc., a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer. He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors for AB Acquisition LLC (Albertsons/Safeway) since 2006. Mr. Schottenstein has also served as an officer and director of various other entities owned or controlled by members of his family since 1976. He is a graduate of Indiana University. Mr. Schottenstein has deep knowledge and extensive experience with the Company and the retail industry in general. His expertise across operations, apparel retail, real estate, brand building and team management provides valuable leadership, vision and in-depth retail expertise to the Board. 

Research Interest

 Engineering