Solo Brands has appointed Paul Seeds as chief accounting officer and designated him as principal accounting officer, effective May 2, 2026, according to a regulatory filing. Seeds will succeed David McGuire, who on March 31 informed the company of his resignation as chief accounting officer to pursue another professional opportunity.
McGuire is committed to supporting a smooth and orderly transition and will remain as chief accounting officer until May 1. Solo Brands said McGuire’s departure is not a result of any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to the company’s operations, policies, or practices, including its financial statements, accounting policies, or internal controls.
Seeds has served as vice president of internal audit at the company since October 2024, reporting to the Audit Committee of the company and chief financial officer. In this role, he has led internal audit, enterprise risk management, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”) compliance. He brings over 20 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls within public company environments. Prior to joining the company, Seeds served as vice president and controller of The Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. from 2020 to 2024, where he oversaw all accounting and financial reporting functions at the $1.2 billion omni-channel retailer. Earlier, he spent nearly two decades at Pier 1 Imports, Inc., where he held senior leadership roles including vice president of finance and vice president of internal audit and compliance, with responsibility for enterprise risk management, SOX compliance, and Securities and Exchange Commission reporting.
Seeds began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Solo Brands’ portfolio includes Solo Stove and TerraFlame, known for firepits, stoves and accessories; Chubbies and Cheekies, casual apparel and activewear brands; Isle, maker of inflatable and hard paddle boards and accessories; and Oru Kayak, a maker of origami folding kayaks.
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