Columbia Sportswear Company has announced that its board of directors has elected Sabrina Simmons to serve as a director and member of the nominating and corporate governance and compensation committees, effective immediately. Columbia is a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment, headquartered in the US.
The board intends to nominate Simmons for election by the company’s shareholders to a full term as a board member at the company’s 2019 annual meeting of shareholders, Columbia said in a press release.Columbia Sportswear Company has announced that its board of directors has elected Sabrina Simmons to serve as a director and member of the nominating and corporate governance and compensation committees, effective immediately. Columbia is a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment, headquartered in the US.#
Simmons currently serves as a member of the board and audit and finance committee chair for Williams-Sonoma and as a member of the board and audit committee chair for E.l.f. Cosmetics. She served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Gap from 2008 to 2017. In her role as CFO with Gap, she oversaw all global financial functions, including corporate financial planning and analysis, treasury, risk management, tax, investor relations, controllership, the corporate shared service centres, and internal audit. In addition, global real estate, loss prevention, and corporate facilities reported to Sabrina.
“We are thrilled to have Simmons join our board of directors. She brings a wealth of global retail experience, leadership and financial expertise that will add great value as we continue to invest in our strategic priorities, including to expand and improve global direct-to-consumer operations, and focus on our brand-led, consumer-first approach,” Columbia president and CEO, Tim Boyle said. (GK)
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