Camber Outdoors announced that co-CEOs, Emily Newman and Renita Smith will step down effective April 1, 2022. Camber Board Member, Russ Hopcus, will assume the role of interim CEO.
“Under Emily and Renita’s leadership, Camber has sustained incredible momentum and has never been stronger,” said Russ Hopcus. “In order to maintain our momentum, Camber will leverage our industry-leading data, our remarkable partners and our mission-driven team to bring about lasting change in the outdoor industry.”
“Russ has the full support of the Board, Renita and Emily, as well as the Camber staff,” said Michelle Wardian, co-president, Camber Board of Directors. “With more than two decades of leadership experience in the athletic and outdoor industry, including as president of Prana, where he launched the first DE&I team in the company’s history, Russ will ensure Camber’s continued focus on mentorship, expanded communications with partners, and advanced evaluation tools.”
The succession committee of its Board, led by co-presidents Reggie Miller and Michelle Wardian, will initiate a nationwide CEO search with an external partner and is expected to conclude in the second quarter of 2022.
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