Globe International Ltd. appointed Harry Hodge as a non-executive director and chair of the company’s Board of Directors.
Hodge reportedly has over 30 years of experience in senior executive and non-executive roles in organizations ranging from start-ups, SMEs and international organizations across women’s and men’s fashion, action sports, youth culture, and retail sectors.
Globe said that Hodge, in an executive capacity as CEO/executive chairman, played a pivotal role in establishing the Quiksilver, Roxy and DC brands in Europe. His executive and board-level experience includes executive director of Quiksilver, Inc., executive chairman of Quiksilver Asia-Pacific and deputy chairman of Surfing New South Wales. Hodge reportedly implemented strong corporate governance and risk management policies in these roles and led several successful mergers and acquisitions transactions.
The company also announced that William Crothers had resigned as chair and director of the Board of Directors after a three-year term, effective immediately.
In a joint statement of Directors Peter Hill and Stephen Hill and CEO Matt Hill said, “We would like to thank Mr. William Crothers on behalf of the Board, management and the shareholders. During the COVID pandemic, one of the most unprecedented times in our recent history, William successfully led Globe and guided the company to achieve explosive revenue growth and the solidification of core brands as foundations for global growth in the years to come. We are extremely grateful to William for his leadership, contribution and support to Globe during his tenure. We are delighted to welcome Harry Hodge to the Board and look forward to working with him. We are excited by Harry’s industry experience and the value this will bring to Globe.”
