Who Is Leslie Wexners Wife, Abigail S. Koppel?

This article shares more information about the family of Les Wexner, a billionaire, and his wife, Abigail S. Koppel.

Billionaire Les Wexner is the subject of Hulu’s newest documentary, titled Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons. The documentary explores Les’ rise to billionaire status as the owner of popular brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Bed, Bath & Body Works, and Abercrombie & Fitch.

Les’ shady relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has been the subject of controversy and investigation, but his other personal relationships have been under scrutiny as well. Who is Les’ wife, Abigail Wexner (née Koppel)? And do they share any children? Here’s what you need to know.

Who is Les Wexner’s wife, Abigail Koppel?

Abigail S. Koppel is 62 years old, as she was born in 1962. She has never deemed it necessary to reveal her birth details in the public space. Les and Abigail wed in 1993 when he was 55, and she was 31. Their wedding announcement in The New York Times notes that Abigail is a lawyer who graduated from Barnard College with a law degree from New York University.

Also, she has never talked about her exact place of birth, but she is listed as a citizen of America. However. Her ethnic background is said to be Jewish. Abigail is the daughter of Zipora Goldman (mother) and Yehuda Koppel (father), who are both immigrants from Israel and practice Judaism. They also brought up their children to follow in the faith.

The announcement did not indicate how the pair met, but it was the first marriage for both parties, and they have stayed together since.

Abigail is known for founding the Columbus Coalition Against Violence, and she serves on the board of multiple family-friendly organizations such as the Center for Child and Family Advocacy, the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence, KidsOhio.org, KIPP Journey Academy, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, and the Wexner Center Foundation, per Heavy. According to the Wexner Foundation website, she is currently the CEO of the private investment company Whitebarn Associates.

Aside from her charitable contributions, Abigail Wexler is a fan of Olympic horses. Her partner, Beezie Madden, is an Olympic-medal-winning equestrian with gold, silver, and bronze medals in show jumping for Team USA. HorseSport reports that together, the pair have “collaborated on producing medals at Olympic and World Equestrian Games, and have provided their team with a string of world-class horses.”

Horseback riding is also a favorite pastime of Abigail’s children, but none have competed professionally. Mrs. Wexner even founded the event called the New Albany Classic, which was a day-long equestrian show at the Wexners’ home, where riders competed for $125,000 in prize money. The event also served as a fundraiser for The Center for Family Safety and Healing. As of 2017, the New Albany Classic has been discontinued.

Abigail Studied Law at the University Level

Growing up in New York, Abigail achieved her earliest academic qualifications in that region. Reportedly, she studied at Dwight School, New York City, but this has not been verified. However, when the time came for her to go for further studies, she chose to pitch her tent with Columbia University, where she bagged her first degree under the academic institution’s Barnard College, graduating magna cum laude.

Desiring to go further, Abigail joined New York University School of Law to study law. The records of her performance at law school are not public knowledge, but she was said to be a high flyer.

Where is Abigail S. Koppel Now?

The mother of four continues to live in the house where she was raised in New Albany; her other children have moved out and are pursuing independent lives. What matters more is that she has been Les Wexner’s wife for more than 20 years.

Despite the backlash she received after accepting gifts from sex offender Epstein, Abigail has carried on with her humanitarian endeavors, supporting underprivileged people, women, children, and the impoverished. She is currently actively involved in the equine industry and serves as the CEO of Whitebarn Associates, her firm.

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