Rick Wood Transitions into Executive Advisory
Role
TORONTO, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Goose
(NYSE: GOOS, TSX: GOOS) today announced the promotion of
Ana Mihaljevic to Chief Commercial
Officer. In her new role, Ana will oversee the company's global
commercial business including sales planning and operations, with a
strong focus on driving continued growth in wholesale and direct to
consumer channels, as well as international expansion. Rick Wood, who previously served as Chief
Commercial Officer, will move into a new role, serving as Executive
Advisor on key strategic projects.
Bringing more than a decade of experience in luxury
apparel from working with leading global brands including
Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, and Jones Apparel, Ana joined
Canada Goose in 2015 and most recently served as Senior Vice
President, Planning and Sales Operations. With a passion for
building dynamic teams and driving exceptional results, she built
the planning team from the ground up and significantly optimized
operations during the company's evolution from a manufacturer into
a leading global retailer.
"We have come a long way in a short time, but I think our
journey has just begun. The opportunities for this company are
endless and I'm thrilled to be leading the team that is chasing
them down and executing with excellence," said Mihaljevic.
In his new position, Rick will advise on several strategic
commercial endeavors including working closely with Baffin Limited,
a business the company recently acquired. Rick has over 20 years of
experience in the retail, apparel and footwear industries working
for global brands including The North Face, Vans and
Timberland.
"Ana is a passionate leader with an intuitive entrepreneurial
spirit and an ability to execute flawlessly in a high-growth and
always-evolving organization. This promotion reflects her success
in rising to the challenge of leading our continued global growth
as we build this brand into an enduring legacy," said Dani Reiss, President & CEO, Canada Goose.
"I am grateful for all of Rick's accomplishments over the last two
years, most notably in completing his mandate to bring together our
commercial processes into a single, collaborative and dynamic
function. I am very excited to work with him in this new
capacity."
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 3,800 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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