Nigel Travis

Nigel Travis has been a director of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. since 2019. He is currently Chairperson of the Board (January 2023 to present) and serves as Chair of the Executive Committee.

Mr. Travis brings extensive executive leadership and public company governance experience, including leading periods of transformation and long-term growth across global retail and restaurant businesses.  Mr. Travis was formerly Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman and Chairman of the board of directors of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., where he played a central role in the company’s transformation and long-term growth. Earlier in his career, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Papa John’s International, Inc., held senior leadership roles at Blockbuster, Inc., including President and Chief Operating Officer, and served in numerous executive positions at Burger King Corporation. Since July 2022, Mr. Travis has served as a Senior Advisor to Blackstone, advising across its portfolio, and has served on the boards of several of its portfolio companies. His experience leading complex, franchised global businesses, combined with his service in public company board leadership roles, provides the Board with valuable insight into strategy, governance, and organizational transformation. In 2025, Mr. Travis was named “Independent Director of the Year” by Corporate Board Member.

Mr. Travis’ key qualifications include the following: Public Company Board and Board Chair Experience, CEO Experience, Retail, Marketing/Branding, Global/International, Finance/Audit/Accounting, Technology and Information Security, Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Supply Chain.