Charles Crowe resigned May 27 as a director of Quiksilver Inc after a 30-year stint on the company's board.


“We appreciate the many contributions that Charles has made to our company while serving on our Board and as an employee,” said Robert McKnight, chairman, CEO and president of Quiksilver, Inc. “During his employment with the company and 30 years of serving as a director, Quiksilver has expanded globally and grown tremendously. Along the way, Charles has provided us with important perspective and solid business advice and we thank him for his many years of dedicated service.”


Mr. Crowe joined the Quiksilver board of directors in 1980 and resigned as the company’s Vice President in 1993.


“It has been personally and professionally gratifying to work with Quiksilver over the many years,” Mr. Crowe said. “I believe that under Bob’s continuing leadership, the company will strengthen and expand its global Quiksilver, Roxy and DC presence and I look forward to following the company’s progress. I would like to wish the entire Quiksilver team the best of luck in the future.”