When was Les Wexner born?

Les Wexner was born on 8 September 1937 in Dayton.

What positions has Les Wexner held?

Positions held by Les Wexner include: trustee (1988–1997); chief executive officer (until 2020).

Where did Les Wexner study?

Les Wexner was educated at Ohio State University, Bexley High School, Moritz College of Law.

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Les Wexner

American businessman (1937-present)

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Leslie Herbert Wexner (born September 8, 1937) is an American billionaire businessman and political activist. He is the co-founder and chair emeritus of Bath & Body Works, Inc. He has been the principal in Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria's Secret and La Senza, amongst several other retail corporations.

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Born: 8 September 1937 wd
Place of birth: Dayton wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: entrepreneur, chief executive officer, art collector wd
Political party: independent politician (since 16 September 2018), Republican Party (until 2018) wd
Education: Ohio State University, Bexley High School, Moritz College of Law wd

Positions held wd

trustee (1988–1997)
chief executive officer (until 2020)

Awards wd

Woodrow Wilson Awards

About

In 1991, Wexner and billionaire Charles Bronfman formed an informal pro-Israel lobby group, called the Study Group or 'Mega Group'. The organization is said to have lobbied for US foreign policy in the Middle East alongside philanthropic activities.

Between 1987 and 2007, Wexner retained Jeffrey Epstein as his financial manager, whom he granted significant control of his finances, including power of attorney. Epstein reportedly earned a significant fraction of his wealth through his services provided to Wexner. In 2007, Wexner cut ties with Epstein, who was convicted in 2008 for soliciting a minor for prostitution in Florida.

In February 2026, Epstein files releases revealed that the FBI had once listed Wexner as a potential Epstein co-conspirator. Wexner has denied involvement in any of Epstein's offending, and according to Epstein victims' lawyer Brad Edwards, there is no evidence to suggest Wexner was in the company of Epstein during his crimes.

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When was Les Wexner born?: Les Wexner was born on 8 September 1937 in Dayton.
What positions has Les Wexner held?: Positions held by Les Wexner include: trustee (1988–1997); chief executive officer (until 2020).
Where did Les Wexner study?: Les Wexner was educated at Ohio State University, Bexley High School, Moritz College of Law.

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