Express, Victoria’s Secret Jobs Follow Wexner Retail Realm’s End

The gradual dismantling of billionaire Leslie Wexner’s retail empire, which once included Express Inc., L Brands Inc. and Victoria’s Secret & Co., is creating new roles for law department leaders.

Express announced Sept. 1 its hire of Laurel Krueger as a senior vice president, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary. Krueger confirmed via email that she succeeded Melinda McAfee, who in April was named the first-ever legal chief for Victoria’s Secret as the latter prepared to become its own public company.

“Laurel brings rich experience in litigation, regulatory, international, intellectual property, and employment areas,” the Columbus, Ohio-based company said ...