Express is a privately held company. It was created about 30 years ago. In 1980 it was founded. It originally was another retail idea but eventually grew to what we know of it today. In 2001 it became a brand for both males and females. Current president and Cheif Executive Officer is Michael Weiss. There are over 550 Express stores today. Express headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio. They generate about 1.8 billion dollars in annual sales.