Black Diamond Inc. announced that Robert Schiller has resigned as executive vice chairman and director in order to pursue other interests.
“We want to thank Rob and express our sincere appreciation for his many contributions to Black Diamond over the last seven years,” said Warren Kanders, Black Diamond’s executive chairman. “We understand and recognize that this is the right time for him to step down given other demands for his time. I am grateful for his contributions and wish him all the best in the future. Going forward, the rest of our executive team is looking to build on the revenue and operational momentum we experienced at the end of 2016, which positions us well to remain the #1 climbing brand in the world.”
“I am proud of what Black Diamond has accomplished during my tenure and believe I leave the company well-positioned to enter its next phase of growth,” said Schiller. “I am confident that Black Diamond is prepared to continue its success as I look to expand my role in other ventures and professional interests. Warren and I have worked together for more than 20 years and we discussed and agreed that this was the right time for me and Black Diamond to move forward with my resignation. I am looking ahead with great optimism for both of us.”
Black Diamond’s board of directors does not expect to fill the executive vice chairman role given the number of non-executive directors currently serving.
