Former (Retired)Retired · Feb 20, 2020
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Quick Answer & Tenure Summary
Leslie Wexner served as Founder & CEO of L Brands for a verified duration of 56 years 6 months (20,657 days), from Aug 1, 1963 until Feb 20, 2020. During this tenure, Leslie Wexner guided L Brands across major corporate milestones before departing by retired.
In Office
56 years 6 months
20,657 days
Start Date
Aug 1, 1963
Appointed 1963
End Date
Feb 20, 2020
retired
Age at Appointment
25 years old
Born Sep 8, 1937
Executive Succession & Corporate Facts
- Predecessor
- None (Founding CEO)
- Successor
- Interim / Search in progress
- Global Tenure Rank
- #1 Longest-Serving CEO in Database (View Full Rankings →)
- Company Founded
- Aug 10, 1963 (Columbus, Ohio)
- Known Aliases
- Les Wexner
Tenure Milestones & Transition Timeline
Aug 1, 1963Source ↗
The Limited Founded
Opened the first The Limited apparel store in Kingsdale Shopping Center in Upper Arlington, Ohio.
May 1, 1982Source ↗
Acquired Victoria's Secret
Acquired Victoria's Secret for $1 million, expanding it into a multi-billion dollar national retail brand.
Feb 20, 2020Source ↗
Stepped Down as CEO
Retired as CEO of L Brands after 56 years and 6 months at the helm.
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