THE WHAT? Bath & Body Works has announced that Andrew Meslow is to step down as Chief Executive Officer and as a Member of the Board of Directors due to health reasons, effective May 12, 2022.

THE DETAILS To facilitate a smooth transition, Sarah E Nash, Chair of the Board of Directors has been named Executive Chair, effective immediately and will take on the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer on Meslow’s departure.

THE WHY? Meslow said, “It has been an honor and a privilege to lead this great company as CEO and be a part of the organization for nearly two decades. After much consideration and many discussions with my family, I have decided to step down as CEO so that I can focus on my health. As difficult as this decision was, I know I will be leaving this amazing company in highly capable hands with Sarah’s oversight, the deep and experienced bench of leadership and the most talented associates in the industry. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of a team that is second to none, Bath & Body Works has achieved incredible results, including successfully completing the spin-off of Victoria’s Secret and becoming a standalone public company, focusing on an omni-channel mindset and capabilities and delivering record financial results in 2021. I am proud of what the Bath & Body Works team has accomplished and am confident in its bright future.”