Canada Goose Names Rick Wood Chief Commercial Officer
November 21 2017 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GOOS, TSX:GOOS) today announced
the appointment of Rick Wood to the role of Chief Commercial
Officer, where he will oversee the company’s global commercial
operations, including its wholesale, retail, and sales planning and
operations teams. As Chief Commercial Officer, Rick will spearhead
Canada Goose’s long-term commercial planning efforts and continue
to fuel the company’s international growth.
“Rick is an industry veteran and inspirational leader and I am
thrilled to welcome him to the Canada Goose team,” said Dani Reiss,
President & Chief Executive Officer, Canada Goose. “As we
continue to respond to the growing global demand for our authentic
function-first products, Rick’s extensive retail experience, both
in Canada and internationally, will be instrumental in guiding our
commercial operations to strategically capitalize on the many
opportunities we see ahead.”
Rick brings more than 20 years of global experience in consumer
apparel and retail to his role, having worked with leading global
brands including The North Face, Vans, Timberland, Reef, JanSport
and SmartWool. Throughout his career, Rick has led teams in sales
optimization, product development, marketing, and strategy
development and execution. Most recently, he served as Executive
Director at ArchPoint Consulting and previously held numerous
management positions in VF Corporation, including President of
Outdoor and Action Sports Coalition for Europe, Middle East and
Africa and Vice President and General Manager of VF Outdoor
Canada.
“As a Canadian, I have an incredible amount of admiration for
the Canada Goose brand and the impressive team that leads it,” said
Wood. “I am proud to join a company that is intrinsically invested
in Canada and has been introducing our northern heritage to
consumers on a global scale for sixty years. I look forward to
working with the team to continue to expand the brand
internationally and furthering Canada Goose’s long track record of
success.”
About Canada Goose Inc.
Founded in a small warehouse in Toronto, Canada in
1957, Canada Goose has grown into one of the world’s
leading makers of performance luxury apparel. Every collection is
informed by the rugged demands of the Arctic and inspired by
relentless innovation and uncompromised craftsmanship. From
Antarctic research facilities and the Canadian High Arctic, to the
streets of New York, London, Milan, Paris, and Tokyo, people
are proud to wear Canada Goose products. Employing more than 2,000
people worldwide, Canada Goose is a recognized leader for its Made
in Canada commitment, and is a long-time partner of Polar Bears
International. Visit canadagoose.com for more
information.
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Canada Goose Holdings Inc.Alex Thomson, 416-780-9850
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