McDermott
Brings a Successful Track Record of Leading Legal
Departments and Driving Intellectual Property Transactions at
Several Multibillion Dollar Retail Brands
LEHI,
Utah, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Purple
Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPL) ("Purple"), the world leader in
sleep innovation and inventor of GelFlex® Grid
Technology, today announced the appointment of Tricia
McDermott as its Chief Legal Officer, effective October
23, 2023.
McDermott replaces Casey McGarvey
who has served as Chief Legal Officer since the company was
founded. McGarvey plans to take a step back from day-to-day
operations in order to spend more time with his family and
will shift to serve Purple as an Advisor to the Senior Leadership
Team and collaborate closely with McDermott as she onboards. In
parting thanks, CEO Rob DeMartini,
says "Casey has deep knowledge of this company and has expertly
steered its legal strategy through our earliest stages of growth,
building the legal function from the ground up. Casey recognized
the value of our GelFlex® Grid technology and has
protected our unique innovations as the company and our sales have
grown. We appreciate his deep connection to the company's mission
and commitment to our team and its evolution."
McDermott will report to Rob DeMartini and oversee all
aspects of Purple's legal operations, an integral part of Purple's
future growth and long-range plans. DeMartini commented, "I am so
excited to welcome Tricia McDermott to our senior
leadership team where she will oversee our legal team and steer our
legal operations. Tricia is an experienced leader who has deep
skill in aligning legal strategy to a company's overall business
goals. Her experience driving intellectual property on a global
scale is a great fit for Purple's plans for growth."
McDermott's successful career spans multiple companies with
well-loved brands, including Perry Ellis International, Spectrum
Brands and Office Depot. Most recently, McDermott has led the legal
team at Shoe Show, Inc. as its Chief Legal and Risk Officer and
Corporate Secretary playing a critical role in providing strategic
counsel and driving excellence in compliance.
"I'm delighted to join Rob and the team at Purple as they
continue to revolutionize premium sleep products. This is an
exciting moment in Purple's evolution and I look forward to
promoting a collaborative culture, fostering team excellence, and
finding innovative business solutions during this inflection point
in Purple's growth," McDermott said.
McDermott earned a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor from
Rutgers University.
About Purple
Purple, the leading premium mattress company with the #1 Gel
Grid technology in the world, the GelFlex® Grid,
thoughtfully engineers products that make restorative sleep
effortless for every kind of sleeper. The result of over 30 years
of innovation and in comfort technologies, Purple's GelFlex Grid is
the most significant advancement in mattresses in decades and is
proven to reduce aches and pains. It instantly adapts as you move,
balances temperature, relieves pressure and offers support in all
the right places. Purple products, including mattresses, pillows,
cushions, frames, sheets, and more, can be found online
at Purple.com, in over 57 Purple stores and over 3,000
retailers nationwide. Sleep Better. Live Purple.
Investor Contact:
Brendon
Frey, ICR
brendon.frey@icrinc.com
203-682-8200
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