US apparel firm Deckers Brands elects new independent director to BoD

20 Sep '21

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Pic: Deckers Brands/ Hoka One One

Deckers Brands, a US-based global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, has announced the election of David A Burwick to the company’s board of directors. Burwick will be replacing Brian A Spaly, who did not stand for re-election to the board at the 2021 annual meeting of stockholders.

“We are glad to welcome Burwick to the Deckers board,” Mike Devine, chairman of the board, said in a press release. “He brings a wealth of experience to our team, including brand building marketing expertise helping establish iconic brands in competitive marketplaces, and driving growth in the consumer products space.”

Burwick has served on the board of directors of The Boston Beer Company since May 2005 and was appointed as its president and chief executive officer in April 2018, the owner of UGG and other labels said. Prior to that, he served as president and chief executive officer of Peet's Coffee & Tea since December 2012. From April 2010 to December 2012, Burwick served as president, North America of WW International, formerly Weight Watchers International.

Burwick has extensive experience leading consumer products organisations. During his tenure as a director of The Boston Beer Company, he served as a member of its compensation committee including as chair from May 2006 to May 2013, and as a member of the nominating/governance committee including as chair since May 2013.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Deckers board of directors,” Burwick said. “Deckers is on an exciting path, with multiple brands strategically positioned to capture market share, and I look forward to working with the board to support management's vision for long-term value creation.”

This election coincides with Spaly not standing for re-election at the annual meeting. Spaly served as a member of the Deckers board since 2018.

“On behalf of our management team and the board, I would like to thank Spaly for his years of service to Deckers Brands,” Devine added in the release. “We are grateful for his contributions to our organisation and wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavours.”

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