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Deckers appoints Mr Hillebrandt as CFO, effective April 28
25 Apr '08
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Deckers Outdoor Corporation announced the appointment of Thomas R. Hillebrandt as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 28, 2008. Mr. Hillebrandt replaces Zohar Ziv, who was promoted to Chief Operating Officer on December 17, 2007, and has been acting Chief Financial Officer until Mr. Hillebrandt commences employment with the Company.
Thomas R. Hillebrandt, 46, has over twenty years of experience in corporate finance and accounting, having served in a number of senior level positions with both public and private companies.
Most recently, Mr. Hillebrandt was Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of K2 Inc, a global sporting goods manufacturer with over $1 billion in annual sales that was acquired by Jarden Corporation in August 2007.
Mr. Hillebrandt also served as Chief Financial Officer of Fotoball USA Inc, a publicly held souvenir and promotional products company, prior to its acquisition by K2 Inc. in January of 2004. In addition, Mr. Hillebrandt served as Chief Financial Officer for several privately held internet and technology firms.
He began his career at KPMG where he became a Certified Public Accountant and received a Bachelor of Business Administration and M.S. in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin.
"Tom's extensive background in finance and accounting coupled with his experience working for companies with significant international presence makes him an ideal fit for our organization," stated Angel Martinez, President and Chief Executive Officer of Deckers Outdoor Corporation.
"As always, we are committed to strengthening our operating platform with top caliber executives in order to help achieve our long-term objectives. We are very excited to welcome Tom onboard and we look forward to his involvement in the growth and future direction of our Company."
Thomas R. Hillebrandt, 46, has over twenty years of experience in corporate finance and accounting, having served in a number of senior level positions with both public and private companies.
Most recently, Mr. Hillebrandt was Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of K2 Inc, a global sporting goods manufacturer with over $1 billion in annual sales that was acquired by Jarden Corporation in August 2007.
Mr. Hillebrandt also served as Chief Financial Officer of Fotoball USA Inc, a publicly held souvenir and promotional products company, prior to its acquisition by K2 Inc. in January of 2004. In addition, Mr. Hillebrandt served as Chief Financial Officer for several privately held internet and technology firms.
He began his career at KPMG where he became a Certified Public Accountant and received a Bachelor of Business Administration and M.S. in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin.
"Tom's extensive background in finance and accounting coupled with his experience working for companies with significant international presence makes him an ideal fit for our organization," stated Angel Martinez, President and Chief Executive Officer of Deckers Outdoor Corporation.
"As always, we are committed to strengthening our operating platform with top caliber executives in order to help achieve our long-term objectives. We are very excited to welcome Tom onboard and we look forward to his involvement in the growth and future direction of our Company."
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
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