GOLETA,
Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), a global leader in designing,
marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel, and
accessories, today announced the promotion of Marco Ellerker to the newly created role of
President of Global Marketplace, effective August 1, 2024. Ellerker has served in various
operational roles at Deckers since 2017, most recently as SVP and
General Manager of EMEA, Japan and
Distributors Asia Pacific. In his new role, Ellerker will oversee
the omni-channel teams for all brands globally. He will become a
member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to
Stefano Caroti, incoming Chief
Executive Officer and President of Deckers Brands.
"Marco has played a key role in the incredible success our
brands have achieved on a global scale," said Dave Powers, Chief Executive Officer and
President of Deckers Brands. "We are excited to have him in this
role, and we are confident that he will build on our successful
omni-channel strategy, together with our agile marketplace team, to
continue to scale the success of our portfolio."
Ellerker said, "I am pleased to take on this new role as we
further develop our iconic brands. Over the last several years, we
have worked diligently to establish a disciplined, consumer-centric
approach to marketplace management that has resulted in significant
growth across our brands. I look forward to working with the whole
Deckers team to continue executing on our strategy and capturing
the many global opportunities ahead."
About Deckers Brands
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®,
Koolaburra®, HOKA®, Teva®,
Sanuk®, and AHNU®. Deckers Brands products
are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select
department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail
stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites.
Deckers Brands has over 50 years of history building niche footwear
brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal
consumers globally. For more information, please visit
www.deckers.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal
securities laws. Forward-looking statements in this press release
relate to the expected timing of the executive transition and scope
of the executive's responsibilities, the future composition of the
Executive Leadership Team, the anticipated impact of the transition
on the Company's omni-channel strategy and growth of its brands,
and the Company's ability to execute its financial and strategic
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current expectations and projections about future events and trends
that we believe may affect its business, results of operations and
financial condition. The outcomes of the events described in these
forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and
other factors described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the
reports the Company files with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Company cannot assure you that the events and
circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be
achieved or occur, and actual results could differ materially from
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to events as of the date of this press release. The Company
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