LULU - Leadership updates

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Dennis J. "Chip" Wilson, who owns approximately 8.7% of the company's outstanding common stock. In connection with the agreement, Laura Gentile, former Chief Marketing Officer of ESPN, and Marc Maurer, former Co-Chief Executive Officer of On, will join the company's Board of Directors following the company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. As part of the Board's ongoing refreshment efforts, the company also agreed to appoint an additional director with product and brand expertise in apparel to the Board by October 1, 2026. "On behalf of the Board, we are pleased to reach this

Wilson Stands Ready to Reach Agreement on Principal Terms Provided by lululemonVANCOUVER, BC, May 18, 2026 /CNW/ -- Chip Wilson, Founder of lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) ("lululemon" or the "Company") and one of lululemon's largest shareholders, today released the following statement regarding recent settlement discussions with lululemon's Board of Directors (the "Board"). "There is no reason why we cannot reach a resolution to this fight quickly. The Board has not provided me with detail on where our disagreements lie right now, but as of Friday last week, we seemed to be in full agreement on the principal terms. I remain undeterred and willing to be constructive. I am confident i

Company Files Definitive Proxy Materials and Sends Letter to Shareholders Urges Shareholders to Vote the WHITE Card Today "FOR" lululemon's Three Recommended Director Nominees – Chip Bergh, Esi Eggleston Bracey, and Teri List Visit voteforlululemon.com for More Information lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today filed definitive proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the company's upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") to be held on June 25, 2026. Shareholders of record as of April 30, 2026 will be entitled to vote at the meeting. The definitive proxy statement and other important information related to the Annual Me

Wilson's Independent, Highly Qualified Candidates Marc Maurer, Laura Gentile and Eric Hirshberg Have The Know-How to Restore lululemon's CoolWilson Outlines Key Pillars of Creative Success: "Core to More"; Obsessing Over Technical Details; Driving to Disrupt; A Culture That Prioritizes Experimentation and Innovation; A Board That Prioritizes and Inspires CreativityVANCOUVER, BC, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chip Wilson, Founder of lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) ("lululemon" or the "Company") and one of lululemon's largest shareholders, today released a letter to lululemon shareholders. Shareholders are encouraged to vote "FOR" only the Wilson Group's three independent, highly qualifi

Independent Director Brings More than 30 Years of Experience at Global Consumer Goods Companies lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Esi Eggleston Bracey, former Chief Growth & Marketing Officer of Unilever PLC, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. With Ms. Bracey joining the Board, the company will have appointed six new independent directors in the last five years as part of the Board's commitment to continued refreshment. "Esi is a seasoned consumer and beauty industry executive whose career has combined brand creation, category transformation, global general management, and enterprise leadership across Unilever, Coty and Procter & Ga

O'Neill is a visionary, consumer-focused executive with more than three decades of experience leading brand strategy, product innovation, and operational execution on a global scale lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced that, following a comprehensive search process, the company's Board of Directors has unanimously approved the appointment of industry veteran Heidi O'Neill as the company's next Chief Executive Officer. Ms. O'Neill will start as CEO and join the Board effective September 8, 2026, and will be based in Vancouver. "Heidi is an inspiring leader and proven, consumer-driven brand strategist, with a rare ability to both imagine a new future for a brand and to c

VANCOUVER, B.C., March 18, 2026 /CNW/ -- Chip Wilson, Founder of lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) ("lululemon" or the "Company") and one of lululemon's largest shareholders, today issued the following statement regarding the Company's announcement of Board refreshment and fourth quarter and full year results. "As I have communicated publicly and privately for the past several months, lululemon is in dire need of significant and substantial refreshment of the board of directors. Yesterday's announcement that David Mussafer, an overly long-tenured director with more than 14 years of total service on the Board, will not seek re-election, is another step of welcome change. His influence on

Independent Director Brings Decades of Experience Driving Growth and Value Creation for Iconic Consumer Brands Appointment Reflects Commitment to Ongoing Board Refreshment lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Chip Bergh, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Levi Strauss & Co., to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. With this addition, lululemon has added five new independent directors to the Board in the last five years, reflecting the Board's commitment to ongoing refreshment. "Chip Bergh is an industry leader with a proven record of guiding successful transformations, overseeing the growth of some of the world's most iconic

New Open Letter Announces Wilson's Message on the Value of Board Refreshment Ahead of CEO SelectionVANCOUVER, B.C., March 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- Chip Wilson, Founder of lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) ("lululemon" or the "Company") and one of lululemon's largest shareholders, today issued a letter to leaders in the retail and apparel space who may consider becoming lululemon's next Chief Executive Officer. To Leaders of Technical Apparel Interested in Becoming the Next CEO of lululemon:There are few people who are stronger advocates for technical apparel than I am. To this day, I have an unending passion for every aspect of this space, from leading product reviews to discovering new, inno

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 27, 2026 /CNW/ -- Chip Wilson, Founder of lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) ("lululemon" or the "Company") and one of lululemon's largest shareholders, today released the following letter to lululemon shareholders: Shareholders of lululemon:In support of all shareholders, I am pursuing a campaign to catalyze a quantum of change that is sorely needed at lululemon. To effect that change, I have pursued private, constructive dialogues with the lululemon Board of Directors (the "Board") for the past few months. My attempts toward a sensible solution have not been reciprocated.The heart of the issue is a disconnect between the Company's creative engine and the Board's str

20+ Year Technology Executive Brings Deep Experience Across Enterprise Systems, Digital Innovation, and AI and Machine Learning lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced that it has appointed Ranju Das as Chief AI & Technology Officer, effective September 2, 2025. In this newly created role, Mr. Das will be responsible for leading the company's technology organization and driving the development and execution of the next phase of lululemon's technology and AI strategy. He will report to Chief Executive Officer, Calvin McDonald, and will join the company's Senior Leadership Team. "We see an exciting opportunity to further leverage AI and technology to advance our product innovation process

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Teri List to serve on its Board of Directors, effective immediately. "Teri's impressive experience as a business leader and board member for large, global companies will add great value as we continue to grow lululemon around the world," said Martha Morfitt, Chair of the Board. "We're pleased to welcome Teri to the lululemon Board of Directors and grateful to benefit from her extensive knowledge and insights." Ms. List has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Gap Inc., DICK'S Sporting Goods, and Kraft Food Group, overseeing organizations across finance, accounting, legal, real estate,

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 18: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASD:LULU) will replace Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASD:ATVI) in the S&P 500. S&P 500 and S&P 100 constituent Microsoft Corp. (NASD: MSFT) acquired Activision Blizzard in a transaction completed today, October 13.  S&P MidCap 400 constituent Hubbell Inc. (NYSE:HUBB) will replace Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) in the S&P 500, S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:ONTO) will replace Hubbell in the S&P MidCap 400, and Organon & Co will re

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Shane Grant to serve on its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2023. "Shane has an impressive track record of driving global growth of branded consumer businesses and I am delighted to welcome him to the lululemon Board of Directors," said Martha Morfitt, Chair of the Board. "Shane's global experience, insight into consumer trends and product innovation will be beneficial as lululemon continues to execute on its Power of Three ×2 growth strategy." Mr. Grant has been the Group Deputy CEO, CEO Americas and EVP Dairy, Plant Based and Global Sales at Danone, a leading global food and beverage company, since Jan

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Isabel Ge Mahe to serve on its Board of Directors, effective immediately. "Isabel is a seasoned executive with global experience across technology, retail and product development," said Martha Morfitt, Chair of the Board. "We are excited to welcome Isabel to the lululemon Board of Directors and know her breadth of expertise in product development and leadership, as well as her deep knowledge of the business and guests in China will be invaluable as we continue to grow and execute on our international expansion strategy." Ms. Ge Mahe is the Vice President and Managing Director of Greater China for Apple, where she pr

Appointment accelerates lululemon's ability to fully realize its vision for MIRROR to build and extend the lululemon community globally lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Michael Aragon as CEO of MIRROR and lululemon Digital Fitness, effective January 17, 2022. In this role, Mr. Aragon will oversee the development and expansion of the MIRROR in-home digital platform, and will report directly to Chief Executive Officer, Calvin McDonald. "Mike Aragon has an impressive track record of building successful brands by connecting people and building communities through digital content and experiences," said Calvin McDonald, CEO of lululemon. "He is the ideal

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - RYU Apparel Inc. (TSXV: RYU) (OTCQB: RYPPF) (FWB: RYA) ("RYU" or the "Company"), a creator of award-winning urban athletic apparel, is pleased to welcome Rob Blair as its new Chief Operational Officer (COO). Mr. Blair brings nearly two decades of experience building high-growth iconic apparel and sportswear brands. As an industry expert in design, merchandizing and corporate brand strategy, Mr. Blair has worked with iconic athletic apparel brands Red Bull, Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU), Gap Body (NYSE: GPS) and Nike (NYSE: NKE). Career highlights include: Mr. Blair was the visionary architect behind the Lululemon men's business, refocusing the str