Joshua C. Burris

Chief Executive Officer, Rue21

In 2023, Josh was promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer of Rue21. 

Previously, Josh worked for Abercrombie and Fitch and AM Retail Group, Inc., where he most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass & Co., DKNY, Calvin Klein Performance, and Karl Lagerfeld Paris. 

In those roles at AM Retail Group, Inc., Josh led the company’s acquisitions, eCommerce site redesign and digital strategy; restructured and streamlined the marketing, merchandising, field, and operating functions to align as heritage brands; and spearheaded profitable wholesale partnerships. 

Josh earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. He also holds certifications in communication and conflict management, leadership through people skills, and team building and development from the Ohio State Leadership Institute.