– USA, MD – Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA/UAA) today announced the appointment of Stephanie Linnartz to join its Board of Directors as President and CEO, effective February 27, 2023.
“As a 25-year veteran of one of the world’s most respected global companies, we are thrilled to welcome Stephanie to the brand. She is a proven growth leader with a distinguished track record of brand strategy, omnichannel execution, talent acquisition and development, and passion for driving best-in-class consumer connectivity, experience, and brand loyalty,” said Board Chair, Kevin Plank.
Colin Browne, who has served as interim President and CEO since June 2022, will continue in a leadership role by resuming his position as COO.
About Stephanie Linnartz
Stephanie Linnartz currently serves as the president of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), the world’s largest hospitality company, with a portfolio of nearly 8,200 properties across 138 countries and territories and 30 brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Marriott Hotels, W Hotels, and Westin as well as the industry’s most extensive customer-loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, which has 173 million members.
Stephanie Linnartz said, “Under Armour is an iconic brand with a huge opportunity ahead. This company has immense energy and excitement, and I am committed to building growth while maintaining operational excellence. I look forward to joining the incredible UA team, partnering with Kevin and the board, and leading this amazing company into its next chapter, delivering for athletes, teammates, customers, and shareholders.”
Stephanie Linnartz has served as President of Marriott International, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for providing strategic leadership for all aspects of Marriott’s global strategy, including brand management, sales (including e-commerce), marketing, revenue management, customer engagement, information technology, digital functions, and emerging businesses. She also oversees the company’s Marriott Bonvoy loyalty platform, global hotel development, operations services, and design organizations, and its progress on issues, including the intersection of technology and hospitality, and environmental sustainability. She is currently leading a significant technology transformation program to deliver a better customer experience, drive more topline revenue, and support more efficient operations. She has also developed successful multi-year marquee partnerships with the NFL, NCAA, and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. From 2020 to 2021, she served as Group President, Consumer Operations, Technology & Emerging Businesses, and as EVP and Global CCO from 2013 to 2019. Before that, she held various executive roles in sales, marketing, and finance.
Stephanie Linnartz is a member of The Home Depot’s Board of Directors, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer with approximately 2,300 stores and 500,000 associates. She has been recognized for her industry leadership, including being named to the Forbes CEO Next 2021 list. She is also a member of the Fortune CEO Initiative, a forum of global corporate leaders committed to addressing major social issues.
About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour, Inc., headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, is a leading inventor, marketer, and distributor of branded athletic performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. Designed to empower human performance, Under Armour’s innovative products and experiences are engineered to make athletes better.
For more information: https://www.underarmour.com
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