Columbia Sportswear Announces Appointment of Peter Ruppe as Vice President of Footwear
December 12 2018 - 4:34PM
Business Wire
Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a leading
innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and
equipment, today announced the appointment of Peter Ruppe as
Vice President of Footwear for the Columbia Brand.
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Peter Ruppe, Vice President of Footwear,
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In his new role, Ruppe will report to Columbia Brand President
Joe Boyle.
“Peter Ruppe is a true leader, bringing a unique combination of
strategic and tactical thinking,” said Joe Boyle. “His arrival at
Columbia is perfectly timed to help us to meet our expansion goals
in the footwear market.”
Ruppe joins Columbia from Under Armour, where he was Senior Vice
President of Footwear. In addition to his leadership experience at
Under Armour, Ruppe has more than two decades of experience as a
senior executive at Nike, where he led their Nike Basketball and
Brand Jordan business, from product creation to advertising
campaigns to athlete relationships.
“Columbia is ready to take their footwear business to the next
level,” said Ruppe. “I’m excited to lead the team as we head into
this important chapter and continue to evolve to meet the needs of
our consumers around the world.”
About Columbia Sportswear
Columbia, the flagship brand of Portland,
Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear Company, has been
creating innovative apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment
for outdoor enthusiasts since 1938. Columbia has become a
leading global brand by channeling the company’s passion for the
outdoors and innovative spirit into technologies and performance
products that keep people warm, dry, cool and protected year-round.
To learn more, please visit the company’s website
at columbia.com.
About Columbia Sportswear
Company
Columbia Sportswear Company has assembled a portfolio of brands
for active lives, making it a leader in the global active lifestyle
apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment industry. Founded in
1938 in Portland, Oregon, the company’s brands are today sold in
approximately 90 countries. In addition to the Columbia® brand,
Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear®,
SOREL® and prAna® brands. To learn more, please visit the company’s
websites
at www.columbia.com, www.mountainhardwear.com, www.sorel.com and www.prana.com
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