The Columbia Sportswear Company Board of Directors appointed Charles Denson as a director and member of its Audit Committee, effective immediately.

Denson has been the chairman of the Board of Directors of Funko, Inc., since its formation in 2017 and has served as a director of FAH, LLC since 2016. Denson has served as the president and CEO of Anini Vista Advisors, an advisory and consulting firm, since 2014. 

From 1979 to 2014, Denson held various positions at Nike, Inc., in several management roles, including president of the Nike Brand, a position he held from 2001 until his retirement in 2014.

“We are thrilled to have Charlie join our board of directors,” said company Chairman, President and CEO, Tim Boyle. “Charlie is a veteran of the industry, having served as the president of the iconic Nike Brand for 13 years. He will bring valuable product and marketing experience to the Board.”

Images courtesy Columbia Sportswear Company and Funko, Inc.