Jay Schottenstein
Chief Executive Officer at
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
Net worth: 262 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Mr. Jay Schottenstein is an Executive Chairman at Designer Brands, Inc., an Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., a Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Schottenstein Stores Corp., a Chairman at SB Capital Group LLC, a Chairman at Schottenstein Realty LLC, a Chairman at SEI, Inc., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Schottenstein Realty Trust, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer at American Signature, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer at Value City Furniture, Inc. and a Manager at Schottenstein RVI LLC. He is on the Board of Directors at AB Acquisition LLC and Albertsons Cos., Inc. Mr. Schottenstein was previously employed as a Chairman by Retail Ventures, Inc. He received his graduate degree from Indiana University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | 10,931,325 ( 6.52% ) | 188 M $ | 2026-07-30 | |
| 2026-03-30 | 7,720,154 ( 99.84% ) | 47 M $ | 2026-07-30 | |
| 2026-07-07 | 4,504,934 ( 10.47% ) | 27 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
Jay Schottenstein active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DESIGNER BRANDS INC. | Chairman | 2005-02-28 |
| AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-11-30 |
Schottenstein Stores Corp.
 Schottenstein Stores Corp. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates departmental furniture store | Chief Executive Officer | 1992-02-29 |
Schottenstein Realty LLC
 Schottenstein Realty LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Schottenstein Realty LLC is a real estate investment and management firm specializing in restructuring, redevelopment, and leasing to enhance property profitability. The private company is based in Columbus, OH. The company initially focused on retail real estate, including shopping centers, malls, and commercial properties, and has completed projects such as malls and large-scale developments like convention centers and hotels. Since 2013, Schottenstein Realty has shifted its focus toward acquiring and redeveloping multi-family residential properties, particularly in the Southeast. The company's services include acquisition, renovation, lease disposition, asset liquidation, and corporate reorganization, including turning around insolvent companies. | Chairman | - |
SB360 Capital Partners LLC
 SB360 Capital Partners LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services to retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers | Chairman | - |
Columbus Downtown Development Corp. (Ohio)
 Columbus Downtown Development Corp. (Ohio) Local AgenciesGovernment Columbus Downtown Development Corp. operates as a non-profit development corporation. its projects include Columbus Commons, Lazarus Building, Scioto Mile, and The Peninsula. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Columbus Partnership
 The Columbus Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit provides membership-based CEO organization | Director/Board Member | - |
Schottenstein Property Group, Inc.
 Schottenstein Property Group, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Owns, operates and redevelops community & neighbourhood shopping centers | Chairman | 1991-12-31 |
AB Acquisition LLC
 AB Acquisition LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarkets | Director/Board Member | 2005-12-31 |
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Training of Jay Schottenstein
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Private companies
Connections
67
1st degree connections
18
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
 American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates specialty apparel retail stores | Retail Trade |
Retail Ventures, Inc.
 Retail Ventures, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department store chains | Retail Trade |
Schottenstein Stores Corp.
Schottenstein Stores Corp. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates departmental furniture store | Retail Trade |
Designer Brands, Inc.
 Designer Brands, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Designs, produces and retails footwear & accessories | Retail Trade |
Schottenstein Realty Trust, Inc.
 Schottenstein Realty Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust company that owns and manages shopping centers | Finance |
Schottenstein Realty LLC
Schottenstein Realty LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Schottenstein Realty LLC is a real estate investment and management firm specializing in restructuring, redevelopment, and leasing to enhance property profitability. The private company is based in Columbus, OH. The company initially focused on retail real estate, including shopping centers, malls, and commercial properties, and has completed projects such as malls and large-scale developments like convention centers and hotels. Since 2013, Schottenstein Realty has shifted its focus toward acquiring and redeveloping multi-family residential properties, particularly in the Southeast. The company's services include acquisition, renovation, lease disposition, asset liquidation, and corporate reorganization, including turning around insolvent companies. | Distribution Services |
SB Capital Group LLC
 SB Capital Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides asset value maximization services | Finance |
American Signature, Inc.
 American Signature, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates home furnishing stores | Retail Trade |
Schottenstein RVI LLC | |
The Columbus Partnership
The Columbus Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit provides membership-based CEO organization | Commercial Services |
SEI, Inc.
 SEI, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer maintenance and repair services | Technology Services |
Columbus Downtown Development Corp. (Ohio)
Columbus Downtown Development Corp. (Ohio) Local AgenciesGovernment Columbus Downtown Development Corp. operates as a non-profit development corporation. its projects include Columbus Commons, Lazarus Building, Scioto Mile, and The Peninsula. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Government |
Schottenstein Property Group, Inc.
Schottenstein Property Group, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Owns, operates and redevelops community & neighbourhood shopping centers | Finance |
AB Acquisition LLC
AB Acquisition LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarkets | Retail Trade |
Albertsons Cos., Inc.
 Albertsons Cos., Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails food and drug products | Retail Trade |
Albertsons Investor Holdings LLC
 Albertsons Investor Holdings LLC Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries retails drugs and supermarket | Retail Trade |
SB360 Capital Partners LLC
SB360 Capital Partners LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services to retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers | Finance |
Indiana University Bloomington
 Indiana University Bloomington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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