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Leslie’s, Inc. Appoints John Hartmann to Board of Directors
PHOENIX, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leslie's, Inc. ("Leslie's" or the “Company”; NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry serving residential customers and pool professionals nationwide, announced that it has appointed John Hartmann as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective January 7, 2026. Mr. Hartmann brings nearly 25 years of retail leadership experience where he has executed successful turnaround
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