Leadership & Pay ·
On July 30, 2026, Ilene Eskenazi resigned from the Board of Directors and Compensation Committee of a.k.a. Brands…
AKAA.K.A. Brands Holding Corp.
On July 30, 2026, Ilene Eskenazi resigned from the Board of Directors and Compensation Committee of a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp., effective August 3, 2026. The resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company. Concurrently, the board appointed Carrie Cassidy as a Class I director and member of the Compensation Committee, also effective August 3, 2026. Ms. Cassidy brings extensive experience from roles at RH, Levi Strauss & Co., Barclays PLC, First Data Corporation, and Gateway Computers. Her compensation includes an annual cash retainer of $50,000, a special inducement grant of 2,778 restricted stock units vesting over one year, and an additional $10,000 for committee service. The company operates in the consumer retail industry, specifically managing brands such as a.k.a. and Claire's.