Lululemon athletica appoints Laurent Potdevin as CEO

Mr. Potdevin is expected to step into his role as Chief Executive Officer in January 2014, and will become a director when he assumes his duties as CEO. Ms. Day is expected to remain with lululemon through the end of the company's fiscal year, ensuring a smooth transition.

In addition, Chip Wilson, lululemon's founder and the Chairman of its Board of Directors, informed the Board of Directors that he is resigning from the position of non-executive Chairman. Mr. Wilson will step down from the role effective prior to the company's annual meeting in June 2014.

The Board has selected Michael Casey, Lead Director of the Board of Directors, as the next Chairman of the Board. Mr. Casey is expected to assume this role upon Mr. Wilson's resignation. This will allow time for an orderly transition and continuity in lululemon's leadership structure. Mr. Wilson will retain a seat on the Board of Directors.

"After a thorough search, Laurent emerged as the natural choice to lead our continued growth and global expansion," said Michael Casey, Lead Director of the lululemon athletica Board of Directors and member of the CEO search committee. "We believe lululemon will benefit from Laurent's leadership experience and proven track record of success in building global brands.

“He has more than two decades of experience at premium, technical athletic apparel, and lifestyle-centric retail companies, and his shared passion for driving innovative, community-focused brands makes him an excellent cultural fit for lululemon.

"Additionally, his deep understanding of the importance of top-quality technical design, retail marketing strategies, and the power of building a strong brand provides him with the tools we believe are necessary to lead our next exciting phase of growth. The Board has full confidence in Laurent and we are all thrilled to welcome him to the lululemon family."

"I am excited and honored to be joining lululemon," said Laurent Potdevin. "It is an exceptional brand with an extraordinary team that creates technical, beautiful products, and builds authentic consumer experiences. The tremendous success of this company to date and the potential for future growth are both exciting and inspiring. I look forward to working with everyone at lululemon to continue to build and drive the brand forward."

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