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Flexsteel Industries Appoints Kathryn P. Dickson to its Board of Directors
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS) (“Flexsteel” or the “Company”), one of the largest manufacturers, importers and
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[{"type":"text","content":" DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nFlexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS) (“Flexsteel” or the “Company”), one of the largest manufacturers, importers and online marketers of furniture products in the United States, today announced the appointment of Kathryn (Katy) P. Dickson as an independent director of the Company effective June 14, 2021.\n\nMs. Dickson is an omni-channel global executive who is known to provide organizational leadership resulting in digital transformation, global expansion, brand innovation, and revitalization. She has served in multiple public companies including Tilray, Mattel, News Corp, and General Mills, ranging in size from $1 billion to $16 billion in revenues.\n\n“We are very fortunate to have Katy join our Board of Directors. She brings considerable innovation, organizational leadership, strategic planning, marketing, and omni-channel experience, and her guidance will be invaluable as we execute our plan to better serve our customers, generate profitable growth and improve shareholder returns,” said Flexsteel Chairman Thomas M. Levine. “Katy’s experience driving growth through omni-channel and digital strategies gives us confidence that she will be a great addition to our Board.”\n\nFlexsteel CEO Jerry Dittmer added, “I am excited to have Katy join the Flexsteel Board of Directors. She has a distinct set of skills and experiences that will help us continue executing a winning strategy to accelerate the potential of Flexsteel. Her experience leading full P&Ls and driving growth through omni-channel and digital strategies is the expertise Flexsteel needs to provide our customers with an integrated customer experience. Her background and experience ideally complement the strength and expertise of our board members and I am looking forward to her guidance and working closely with her.”\n\nProfessional Background of Katy P. Dickson\n\nKathryn (Katy) P. Dickson served as President, Manitoba Harvest, a global company that manufactures and markets plant-based-protein foods and beverages, where she grew revenue by driving usage of hemp-based products at home. Ms. Dickson joined Manitoba Harvest in December 2019, after the acquisition of the business by Tilray, Inc, and served until the announced acquisition of Tilray, Inc. by Aphria, Inc, in December 2020. Prior to Manitoba Harvest, Ms. Dickson served as SV...