L.L.Bean, Inc. appointed Jared Carver, the CEO of Tracksmith and former Converse CEO, and Kyle Leahy, the former CEO of Glossier, as independent directors to its Board of Directors.
The retailer said the appointments arrive “at an important time for the iconic outdoor lifestyle brand as L.L.Bean continues its omni-channel expansion and customer growth initiatives.”
The appointments were approved by L.L.Bean shareholders at the company’s annual meeting in June.
“Jared and Kyle are accomplished, results-oriented leaders who bring deep experience in brand marketing, merchandising, retail transformation and growth,” said Shawn Gorman, chairman of the L.L.Bean Board of Directors. “Their perspectives will be valuable as we continue to grow our business, serve our customers and steward the L.L.Bean brand for future generations.”
Carver has been CEO of Tracksmith, a Boston-based running apparel and footwear brand, since January. He was previously president and CEO of Converse.
Leahy is the former CEO of Glossier, the beauty retailer and brand. She previously spent 10 years at Cole Haan in a series of senior leadership roles, including executive vice president of its North America division.
Carver and Leahy join a Board that includes L.L.Bean family directors, the company’s CEO Greg Elder, and veteran independent directors Matt Moellering and Lynn Kilbourne. Together, they “will bring additional CEO-level leadership, strong New England roots and a genuine affinity for the L.L.Bean brand.”
With these appointments, L.L.Bean also recognizes outgoing independent directors Diane Neal and Deborah Yeh for their service.
“We are deeply grateful to Diane and Deborah for the insight, perspective and commitment they have brought to the Board over the past five years,” said Gorman. “Their guidance has helped L.L.Bean navigate an important period of growth and change, and their contributions will continue to have a lasting impact on the company.”
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