Leah Horning

About Leah Horning

As a director at AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, and digital change leader I have 12+ years of…

Experience

1. Director- Digital Organizational Change Management & Business Readiness

   American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Spearheaded the establishment and maturation of the inaugural Change Management and Business Readiness team for the entire digital organization-Held a pivotal role as the change management leader for ae.com\'s Unified Global Platform since 2016, achieving successful deployment of four new e-commerce sites across the U.S, Canada, International, and Mexico on a global platform-Functions as a digital change practitioner and program manager, assuming responsibility for tasks, communication, planning, and execution of high-level product roadmap projects-Serves as the business readiness leader for enterprise-wide technical projects, systematically addressing impacts and risks pertaining to both business operations and personnel, while concurrently enhancing workflows and processes-Acts as a collaborative leader, orchestrating strategic cross-functional initiatives from conception to launch-Established a reputation as a valued stakeholder and collaborative partner for Engineering, Product, and Project Management teams, in addition to Marketing, Brand, and Creative units-Distinguished Organizational Change Manager, dedicated to assessing the impact on personnel and aligning initiatives with the overarching company growth strategy-Thrives in high-paced environments, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and exceptional time management and organizational skills-Acts as a trusted confidant and provided executive-level leadership with comprehensive reporting, status updates, and constructive feedback.