Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. appointed Gary Saage and Jennifer Davis to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Davis will replace Josh Bekenstein, who has decided to resign from the Board.
The company also announced that Marjan Anwar Khan will join the company as chief technology officer, while Chief Product Officer Woody Blackford has departed Canada Goose. The search for his replacement, who will work closely with the product leadership team, began prior to his departure. In addition, APAC President Paul Cadman is reportedly no longer with the company.
“As Canada Goose embarks on a new chapter of global growth, I couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Gary and Jennifer to the Board and Marjan to the role of CTO,” said Dani Reiss, chairman and CEO of Canada Goose. “I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Josh for his outstanding service, leadership and contributions to Canada Goose since I met him in 2013. Josh remains an incredible mentor and good friend. Our newest board members will draw on their extensive knowledge and expertise in finance, luxury and retail to help our team to continue to execute against our strategic growth pillars, while Marjan will lead our technology transformation.”
Saage has extensive experience in the luxury industry, most recently as the CFO for the Richemont Group based in Switzerland. In 1988, he joined Cartier in the U.S., and subsequently served as COO of Richemont in North America and then as COO of Alfred Dunhill in London. In 2006, he joined Richemont as group deputy finance director and in 2010 was promoted to CFO. Saage was recently nominated to the Board of Richemont and, if elected, to the role of chairman of the Audit Committee.
“I’m honoured to join the Board of Directors at Canada Goose as it further cements its position as one of the world’s premier performance luxury brands. I look forward to supporting the talented leadership team as they execute on the brand’s strategic growth pillars,” said Saage.
Saage will also join the Canada Goose Audit Committee.
Davis is a seasoned executive with decades of experience in investment banking. She joined Bain Capital in 2022, where she is a partner in the Consumer and Retail Vertical and a member of its North American Private Equity team. Before Bain Capital, Davis spent nearly two decades at Goldman Sachs & Co. where her roster of clients included Birkenstock, L Brands, Ralph Lauren and PepsiCo. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Bob’s Discount Furniture and The Opportunity Network and the Board of Trustees of Cornell University and was heavily involved in Canada Goose’s IPO during her time at Goldman Sachs.
“It’s truly a privilege to become a board member for Canada Goose, a brand that I’ve respected for a long time for its authenticity, unmatched product and commitment to sustainability. I was proud to have worked on Canada Goose’s IPO in 2017, and I’m thrilled to be able to work even more closely with the talented leadership team to contribute to driving business acceleration and growth in the global luxury market,” said Davis.
Anwar Khan is expected to lead Canada Goose’s technological evolution, including developing a system-wide strategy, advancing digital strategy, implementing AI and automation practices, and fostering new business partnerships. Before joining Canada Goose, she spent eight years at Restaurant Brands International leading its Tech Partner Success and the Project Management Office in her most recent role. Anwar Khan has also held senior roles at Tim Hortons and Deloitte.
“I’m very excited to join the Canada Goose team and help lead the brand on its digital transformation journey. I’ve always admired Canada Goose, truly one of Canada’s most well-known and beloved brands, as they have brought more of Canada to the world,” said Anwar Khan. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s next phase of innovation and to see how far we can push the boundaries of technological capability and design in the evolving retail industry.”
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