10 Facts About Angela Ahrendts

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Angela Ahrendts was a member of the UK's Prime Minister's business advisory council until it was disbanded in 2016.

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Angela Ahrendts was born and raised in New Palestine, Indiana, the third of six children.

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Angela Ahrendts's father, Richard Ahrendts, was a businessman, and her mother, Jean, was a homemaker.

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Angela Ahrendts attended New Palestine High School, where she was a varsity cheerleader.

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Angela Ahrendts moved to New York City to work in the fashion industry.

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Angela Ahrendts joined Burberry in January 2006, and took up the position of CEO on July 1,2006, replacing Rose Marie Bravo.

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On October 15,2013, it was announced that Angela Ahrendts would leave Burberry in Spring 2014 to join Apple Inc as a member of its executive team as senior vice president of retail and online stores, filling the spot vacated by John Browett in October 2012.

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On May 1,2014, Apple's new SVP of Retail and Online Stores Angela Ahrendts was placed on the Apple Leadership roster, signaling her official entry into the company.

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On February 5,2019, Apple announced that Angela Ahrendts would be leaving in April to be replaced by Deirdre O'Brien.

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Angela Ahrendts is a non-executive board member of Save the Children, Ralph Lauren Corporation, Airbnb and Charity: Water.