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EXHIBIT 99.1
AEROPOSTALE, INC. ANNOUNCES ADDITION TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 18, 2005 -
Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a
mall-based specialty retailer of casual and
active apparel for young women and
men, today announced that Karin
Hirtler-Garvey, formerly Chief Operating
Officer, Global Markets for Bank of America
(formerly Nations Bank), has been
appointed to the Aeropostale Board of
Directors.
Ms. Hirtler-Garvey joined Bank of America
in September of 1995 and held various
senior management positions within the
organization until March of 2005. Prior
to becoming Chief Operating Officer, Global
Markets from April to October of
2004, Ms. Hirtler-Garvey held the position
of President of Trust and Credit
Banking Products. From June 2001 to March
2004, Ms. Hirtler-Garvey held the
position of Chief Financial Officer/Chief
Operating Officer for the Wealth and
Investment Management division. Prior to
joining Bank of America, from October
1986 to August 1995, Ms. Hirtler-Garvey
held various finance and market risk
positions at J.P. Morgan & Co. Ms.
Hirtler-Garvey started her career at Arthur
Young & Co. in New Jersey.
Julian R. Geiger, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer said, "Karin's
appointment represents a meaningful
addition to our Board of Directors. She
brings an impressive financial background,
having served in top management
positions within one of the largest
financial institutions. We welcome Karin to
the Board and look forward to her
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