New York & Company Inc. announced that on May 3, 2016, the Company's board of directors elected Christy Haubegger, 47, to be a member of the Company's board of directors, bringing the Company's board from 10 members to 11 members. Ms. Haubegger will serve as an independent director to the nomination and governance committee of the board of directors effective May 3, 2016. Since 2005, Ms. Haubegger has been employed by Creative Artists Agency.