Richard Hayne
Richard Hayne | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 26, 1947 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | President and CEO of Urban Outfitters |
Richard Hayne (born May 26, 1947) holds the positions of president and CEO at Urban Outfitters, a prominent American apparel retailer. Since 1976, he has fulfilled the roles of chairman and president, and in 2012, he assumed the CEO role following Glen Senk's departure. In 2019, Hayne was ranked #1818 on the Forbes Billionaires list.
Early life and career
In 1969, Hayne earned a degree in anthropology from Lehigh University. He co-established Urban Outfitters, Inc. in 1970 alongside his then-wife Judy Wicks; their marriage ended a year later. The inaugural store was launched near the University of Pennsylvania. Presently, the enterprise manages over 400 locations under four distinct brands: Urban Outfitters, Free People, Anthropologie, and Terrain, which specializes in gardening products with dedicated stores in Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Personal life
Margaret Hayne, Richard's current spouse, became part of Urban Outfitters in 1982. The couple faced scrutiny for contributing approximately $13,000 to former Senator Rick Santorum up until 2006. Urban Outfitters encountered controversy after withdrawing a shirt supporting same-sex marriage following California’s Prop 8 vote in 2008; however, the company later collaborated with the National Center for Lesbian Rights to introduce supportive merchandise in 2009. Richard Hayne has refrained from publicly expressing his personal stance on homosexuality. Additionally, the company teamed up with gay YouTuber Connor Franta to create a limited edition apparel line benefiting GLSEN.
The Haynes reside in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, where they raise their five children and operate Doe Run Dairy farm.