Les Wexner
Leslie Herbert Wexner[4] (born September 8, 1937) is an American billionaire businessman. He is the founder and chairman emeritus of L Brands (formerly Limited Brands).[5] He retired in February 2020.
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| Born | Leslie Herbert Wexner September 8, 1937 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | "The Merlin of the Mall" |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University 1959 |
| Occupation | Chairman Emeritus of L Brands |
| Known for | Founder of The Limited, former owner of Victoria's Secret |
| Net worth | US$4.0 billion (March 2020)[1] |
| Political party | Republican (before 2018)[2] Independent (since 2018)[3] |
| Spouse(s) | Abigail S. Wexner (m. 1993) |
| Children | 4 |
On February 10, 2026, U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and announced the names of six important men in the Epstein files. Khanna named Wexner as one of Jeffrey Epstein's possible co-conspirator by the FBI.[6]
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Wexner being deposed by the House Oversight Committee to answer questions on his relationship with Epstein on February 18, 2026
The Herbert N. Straus House on the Upper East Side
References
- ↑ Forbes profile: Les Wexner. Forbes. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ↑ Wealthiest Republican supporter in Ohio quits party (15 September 2018). Retrieved 2018-09-15.
- ↑ Les Wexner renounces Republican Party affiliation after Obama stops in Columbus. dispatch.com. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ↑ Bloomberg Business Profile: Leslie Herbert Wexner.
- ↑ Leslie H. Wexner Biography (in en-US). Academy of Achievement (February 20, 2020). Retrieved 2020-02-23.
- ↑ Justice Department un-redacts more names in Epstein files after pressure from lawmakersCNN. Retrieved February 9, 2026.