Columbia Sportswear appoints Charlie Denson to its Board of Directors

– USA, OR –  Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor, active, and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment products, today announced the appointment of Charlie Denson to its Board of Directors, effective January 9, 2024.

“We are thrilled to have Charlie join our board of directors. Charlie is a veteran of the industry, having served as the President of the iconic NIKE Brand for 13 years. He will bring valuable product and marketing experience to the Board,” said Chairman and CEO, Tim Boyle.

Charlie Denson will also join the Audit Committee.

About Charles Denson

Charlie Denson is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), where he has served as a director since its formation in 2017, in addition to serving as a director of FAH, LLC since 2016. Mr. Denson has served as the President and CEO of Anini Vista Advisors, an advisory and consulting firm, since 2014. From 1979 to 2014, he held various positions at NIKE, Inc., where he was appointed to several management roles, including President of the NIKE Brand, a position he held from 2001 to 2014.

About Columbia Sportswear Company

Columbia Sportswear Company has assembled a portfolio of brands for active lives, making it a leader in the global active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment industry. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the company’s brands are today sold in approximately 90 countries. In addition to the Columbia® brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL®, and prAna® brands.

SOURCE: www.columbia.com

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