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Lululemon Enters into Cooperation Agreement with Chip Wilson; Laura Gentile and Marc Maurer to Join Company’s Board of Directors
Lululemon Enters into Cooperation Agreement with Chip Wilson; Laura Gentile and Marc Maurer to Join Company’s Board of
About this update from Lululemon Athletica Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"\nlululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Dennis J. “Chip” Wilson, who owns approximately 8.7% of the company’s outstanding common stock. In connection with the agreement, Laura Gentile, former Chief Marketing Officer of ESPN, and Marc Maurer, former Co-Chief Executive Officer of On, will join the company’s Board of Directors following the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. As part of the Board’s ongoing refreshment efforts, the company also agreed to appoint an additional director with product and brand expertise in apparel to the Board by October 1, 2026.\n\n\n“On behalf of the Board, we are pleased to reach this agreement with Chip Wilson, which allows lululemon to focus on continuing to strengthen its performance,” said Marti Morfitt, Executive Chair of lululemon. “We valued the opportunity to meet with Laura, Marc, and Eric Hirshberg through this process, and believe each offers unique skills and experiences that could be valuable to a board. We look forward to welcoming Laura and Marc, who will bring additional perspective to our existing group of qualified directors. lululemon now has a clear path forward for our incoming CEO, Heidi O’Neill, and our leadership team, as we continue to advance our strategies to foster strong brand health, reaccelerate growth, and deliver enhanced value for our shareholders.”\n\n\nMs. Gentile commented, “It is a privilege to join the lululemon Board at this pivotal moment for the company. I look forward to working with my fellow directors and the lululemon team to continue the work underway to build on the company’s leadership position, deliver outstanding product, create unique experiences for guests, and generate value for shareholders for years to come.”\n\n\nMr. Maurer commented, “I am honored to join the lululemon Board and ready to get to work as the company embarks on this new chapter of growth and success. Central to this effort is a focus on what the consumer wants and needs. I look forward to working with the other members of the Board to build on the company’s strong foundation to create innovative products that drive superior value for consumers and, ultimately, for shareholders.”\n\n\nChip Wilson, founder of lululemon, commented, “The Board additions lululemon announced today and strategic changes a...