Former Hibbett CFO Lands at Leslie’s Inc. with TNF Veteran CEO

Leslie’s, Inc. appointed former Hibbett Sports CFO Scott Bowman as CFO, effective August 7. Bowman joins the company on July 17 and will serve as CFO designate through August 6. Steve Weddell is stepping down as the company’s CFO effective August 7 but will remain an advisor through December 31 to facilitate the transition.

Company CEO Mike Egeck commented, “I am very pleased to welcome Scott to our leadership team. Scott is a seasoned public company CFO who brings over thirty years of finance and accounting experience, as well as experience in areas including supply chain, manufacturing, M&A and corporate strategy. Scott has built deep expertise in developing and executing operating plans as well as enhancing financial processes and developing talent across the organizations he has served. He will be a strong addition to Leslie’s team, and I look forward to working with him closely to drive the business forward.”

Bowman is a veteran public and private company CFO with extensive experience at retail, manufacturing and CPG companies. Most recently, he was the CFO for True Food Kitchen after working as the CFO for Dave & Buster’s from 2019 to 2021 and Hibbett Sports from 2012 to 2019. Bowman previously was a divisional CFO at The Home Depot and held prior leadership positions in various corporate finance roles, having started his career in the audit department of The Sherwin-Williams Company. 

I admire Leslie’s and the impressive leadership position the company has built over its long history in the pool and spa care industry. I look forward to joining Mike and the rest of the team in executing our strategic growth priorities, enhancing operational efficiencies and driving value for our shareholders.”

Egeck added, “I want to thank Steve for his leadership and contributions to Leslie’s over the past eight years. Steve was instrumental in leading our IPO process and has been a trusted partner as we transitioned to a public company. I am grateful he will remain as an advisor through this transition and wish him all the best in his next chapter.”