GOLETA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Deckers
Brands (NYSE: DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing and
distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today
announced the appointment of Bonita C.
Stewart to the Company's Board of Directors. Ms.
Stewart brings a wealth of experience to Deckers spanning
interactive marketing and brand development, as well as financial
and operational management.
"We are very pleased to welcome Bonita to the Deckers Board,
said Angel Martinez, President,
Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors for
Deckers. "I'm very confident that we will benefit from her
knowledge and experience in building and supporting major brands,
and in driving innovation through interactive and multi-channel
marketing platforms. She has a proven track record of
managing large and growing organizations in highly competitive and
dynamic industries. We look forward to tapping her expertise
as we continue to execute our Omni-Channel strategy, grow our
brands and expand our Direct-to-Consumer footprint globally."
"Deckers has evolved into a dynamic and innovative organization,
growing from its roots in outdoor footwear into a global
multi-channel, lifestyle brand company," said Ms. Stewart.
"This is a very exciting time for Deckers and I look forward to
playing a role in helping the Company further strengthen its
ability to deliver seamless shopping experiences and build on its
direct connection with consumers."
Bonita C. Stewart is currently
Vice President, Partner Business Solutions, Americas at Google,
Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL). She is currently responsible for
Google's monetization strategies for advertisers and publishers
across all verticals. She's held senior sales management
positions at Google dating back to 2006. Previously, she was
responsible for strategy and business plan development for Google's
automotive, finance, and travel verticals, spanning more than 600
accounts. From 2002 to 2006, Ms. Stewart worked for
DaimlerChrysler AG, where she was Director, Chrysler Group,
Interactive Communications, and prior to that, Director, Chrysler
Brand Communications. Before joining DaimlerChrysler, she was
Co-Founder, President and Chief Operating Officer for Nia
Enterprises LLC, which provides research and tools targeting the
African-American women's market. From 1993 to 2000, she
served in various senior marketing management roles at Chrysler
Corporation, including Director, Global Dodge Car and Minivan
Market Plans and Manager, Consumer Strategies. She began her
career in 1979 at IBM Corporation, where she served in various
financial and marketing management positions. She received an MBA
from Harvard University in 1983 and a
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Howard
University in 1979. Among other associations, she
serves on the National Advisory Council, Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Museum and Board
Member, Harvard Business School Club of New York City.
About the Company
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and
distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed
for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance
activities. The Company's portfolio of brands includes
UGG®, I HEART UGG®, Teva®, Sanuk®, TSUBO®, Ahnu®, MOZO®, and
HOKA ONE ONE®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than
50 countries and territories through select department and
specialty stores, 126 Company-owned and operated retail stores, and
select online stores, including Company-owned websites.
Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear
brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal
consumers globally. For more information, please visit
www.deckers.com.
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SOURCE Deckers Outdoor Corporation