Crocs, Inc. Appoints Coach's Ian Bickley to Board of Directors
April 14 2015 - 5:00PM
Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq:CROX) today announced that Ian Bickley,
president of Coach's (NYSE:COH) (SEHK:6388) International Group,
has been appointed to its board of directors. The company also
announced that its longest-standing director, Ray Croghan, is
retiring from the company's board. Both changes will be effective
April 14, 2015.
Bickley brings more than 25 years of global retail and brand
building experience to Crocs' board. Since joining Coach in 1993,
he has been an important architect in the development and execution
of the company's international businesses, both through direct
retail, wholesale and distributor-run businesses. He has also
overseen the development of all new and emerging markets globally
for the brand. Prior to his current position, Bickley was president
of Coach International from 2007 to 2013. From 2001 to 2006, He
served as president of Coach Japan, Inc.
"We are pleased to welcome Ian as the newest member of the Crocs
board of directors," said Crocs board of directors chairman Thomas
J. Smach. "His deep experience in global retail sales and
international brand development will lend additional experience,
expertise and a fresh perspective to the board as we work to
continue to evolve our board's skill set in line with the growth of
Crocs' business and brand."
Since joining the Crocs board of directors in 2004, Croghan has
supported the company's evolution as an innovative global casual
footwear leader. To-date, Crocs has sold more than 300 million
pairs of shoes in more than 90 countries. Croghan's leadership and
insights were integral to the brand's growth, including helping it
reach more than $1 billion in sales in 2011.
"We have been truly fortunate during the past 11 years to have
benefited from Ray's insights and experience on our board," said
Smach. "On behalf of the entire board, I would like to thank Ray
for his years of exceptional dedication and service to Crocs and
wish him the best in his future endeavors."
"I look forward to working with Ian on the board," added Crocs
CEO Gregg Ribatt. "And on behalf of the management team at Crocs,
we have a deep sense of gratitude to Ray for his many contributions
to the company and its success."
About Crocs, Inc.
Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq:CROX) is a world leader in innovative casual
footwear for men, women and children. Crocs offers a
broad portfolio of all-season products, while remaining true to its
core molded footwear heritage. All Crocs™ shoes feature Croslite™
material, a proprietary, revolutionary technology that gives each
pair of shoes the soft, comfortable, lightweight, non-marking and
odor-resistant qualities that Crocs fans know and
love. Crocs celebrates the fun of being a little
different and encourages fans to "Find Your Fun" in every colorful
pair of shoes. Since its inception in 2002, Crocs has
sold more than 300 million pairs of shoes in more than 90 countries
around the world.
Visit www.crocs.com for additional information.
CONTACT: Media Contact:
Katy Michael/Crocs, Inc.
(303) 848-7000
kmichael@crocs.com
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