GOLETA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2014 -- Deckers Brands (NYSE:
DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing
innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today announced the
appointment of Bonita C. Stewart to the Company's Board of Directors.
Ms. Stewart brings a wealth of experience to Deckers spanning
interactive marketing and brand development, as well as financial and
operational management.
"We are very pleased to welcome Bonita to the Deckers Board, said Angel
Martinez, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of
Directors for Deckers. "I'm very confident that we will benefit from
her knowledge and experience in building and supporting major brands,
and in driving innovation through interactive and multi-channel
marketing platforms. She has a proven track record of managing large
and growing organizations in highly competitive and dynamic industries.
We look forward to tapping her expertise as we continue to execute our
Omni-Channel strategy, grow our brands and expand our Direct-to-Consumer
footprint globally."
"Deckers has evolved into a dynamic and innovative organization,
growing from its roots in outdoor footwear into a global multi-channel,
lifestyle brand company," said Ms. Stewart. "This is a very exciting
time for Deckers and I look forward to playing a role in helping the
Company further strengthen its ability to deliver seamless shopping
experiences and build on its direct connection with consumers."
Bonita C. Stewart is currently Vice President, Partner Business
Solutions, Americas at Google, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL). She is
currently responsible for Google's monetization strategies for
advertisers and publishers across all verticals. She's held senior
sales management positions at Google dating back to 2006. Previously,
she was responsible for strategy and business plan development for
Google's automotive, finance, and travel verticals, spanning more than
600 accounts.
From 2002 to 2006, Ms. Stewart worked for DaimlerChrysler
AG, where she was Director, Chrysler Group, Interactive Communications,
and prior to that, Director, Chrysler Brand Communications.
Before
joining DaimlerChrysler, she was Co-Founder, President and Chief
Operating Officer for Nia Enterprises LLC, which provides research and
tools targeting the African-American women's market. From 1993 to 2000,
she served in various senior marketing management roles at Chrysler
Corporation, including Director, Global Dodge Car and Minivan Market
Plans and Manager, Consumer Strategies.
She began her career in 1979 at
IBM Corporation, where she served in various financial and marketing
management positions. She received an MBA from Harvard University in
1983 and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Howard University in
1979. Among other associations, she serves on the National Advisory
Council, Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Museum and Board Member,
Harvard Business School Club of New York City.
About the Company
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and
distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for
both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The
Company's portfolio of brands includes UGG®, I HEART UGG®, Teva®,
Sanuk®, TSUBO®, Ahnu®, MOZO®, and HOKA ONE ONE®. Deckers Brands
products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through
select department and specialty stores, 126 Company-owned and operated
retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned
websites. Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche
footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of
loyal consumers globally.
For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.
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