About

Samir Desai has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer since July 2021. He previously spent more than fifteen years at Equinox Group, a luxury fitness company, rising to Chief Technology Officer from April 2016 to June 2021, and earlier held technology roles at Intertex Apparel Group. He also serves on the board of directors of Arhaus, Inc.

Roles

Abercrombie & Fitch Co
Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Technology Officer · Current role
2021–present
Equinox Group
Chief Technology Officer · Held roles of increasing responsibility from October 2005 to June 2021.
2016-2021
Intertex Apparel Group
Director, Information Technology
2002-2005

External Roles

Arhaus, Inc.
Director
2025-present

Fixed Compensation

FY 2025
Salary
$744,231
Fiscal yearFiscal 2025 (ended Jan 31, 2026)
All Other Compensation
$95,434
Includes401(k) match, insurance premiums, perquisites
Total compensation
$3,085,379

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2025

Cash incentive

Short-Term Cash Incentive Plan (actual payout)
$367,500
Target Opportunity
$750,000
Threshold$187,500
Maximum$1,500,000
BasisAnnual cash incentive; zero payout if threshold not met

Stock awards

Performance Share Awards (grant date fair value)
$953,213
Target shares11,755
Maximum shares23,510
Metrics3-yr Avg. Net Sales Growth Rate, Avg. Adjusted EBIT Margin, Relative TSR vs. peer group
Grant date3/11/2025
Payout range0%-200% of target
Restricted Stock Units (grant date fair value)
$925,001
Shares11,755
Grant date3/11/2025
VestingTime-based
Total Stock Awards
$1,878,214

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