Stacey Rauch

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ann Taylor Stores Corporation Ron Hovsepian, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, said, "Stacey Rauch is an outstanding addition to Ann Taylor's Board of Directors. She brings an exceptional background in the retail industry including expertise in marketing, merchandising, business strategy and international coupled with broad experience across the sector through her more than 20 years with McKinsey. We are delighted to welcome Stacey and look forward to her insights and contributions." The appointment of Ms. Rauch increases the size of the Ann Taylor Board to nine members, eight of whom are independent.