– USA, UT – Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR), a company focused on the outdoor and consumer industries, today announced the nomination of Susan Ottmann for election to its Board of Directors at the next AGM on June 2nd, 2021.
“Susan has a strong track record of global business and leadership experience and we are pleased to have nominated her to join our board,” said Executive Chairman, Warren Kanders. “As we look to continue to grow our business and execute on our strategies, we look forward to the unique perspectives Susan will bring given her background working at large multinational public companies as well as her current work in academia. Her skillsets, which span from engineering to marketing, will be a great asset to our board.”
About Susan Ottmann
Susan Ottmann has over 25 years of experience in multiple engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and leadership roles. She currently works at the University of Wisconsin – Madison where she directs online degrees in the Engineering Professional Development Program, as well as teaches courses in technical leadership and technical project management. Before working in academia, Ottmann managed Thermo Fisher Scientific’s global analytical instrument business, a multi-hundred-million-dollar business where she managed a team of 770 associates with operations in the US, U.K., Germany, and China, as well as sales teams worldwide. She has also previously held leadership roles at Danaher and Schneider Electric.
Susan Ottmann received B.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon and an M.S. degree in Management from North Carolina State University.
Susan Ottmann commented, “I am honored to be nominated to join Clarus’ board of directors. Clarus is a leader in many of the outdoor markets they serve, and I look forward to working with the board to continue to scale this great business of ‘super-fan brands, while also maximizing value for shareholders.”
About Clarus Corporation
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Clarus Corporation is a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of best-in-class outdoor equipment and lifestyle products focused on the climb, ski, mountain, and sports markets. With a strong reputation for innovation, style, quality, design, safety, and durability, Clarus’ portfolio of iconic brands includes Black Diamond, Sierra, Barnes, PIEPS, and SKINourishment sold through specialty and online retailers, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers throughout the U.S. and internationally.
For more information: https://www.claruscorp.com/
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