Bauer Performance Sports Appoints Karyn O. Barsa to Board of Directors
May 01 2014 - 5:48PM
Marketwired
Bauer Performance Sports Appoints Karyn O. Barsa to Board of
Directors
Experienced Executive Brings Strong Retail and Wholesale
Manufacturing Expertise to Board
EXETER, NH--(Marketwired - May 1, 2014) - Bauer Performance
Sports Ltd. (TSX: BAU) ("BPS" or the "Company"), a leading designer
and manufacturer of high performance sports equipment and apparel,
today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Karyn O.
Barsa as an independent director of the Company.
Ms. Barsa has led numerous global premium brands and has been a
member of the board of directors of Deckers Outdoor Corporation
since 2008. Barsa served as the Chief Executive Officer at Coyuchi,
Inc. from 2009-13 and has also served as the Chief Executive
Officer of Investor's Circle and Smith & Hawken, Ltd. In
addition to her Chief Executive roles, Ms. Barsa held the roles of
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Patagonia,
Inc. and was the founder of HeadStart Custom Helmets. Ms. Barsa has
also held financial positions with Kerr Glass Manufacturing
Company, Wells Fargo Bank, Tacoma Boatbuilding Corporation and
Midland Capital.
"We are extremely pleased that Karyn has joined our Board of
Directors and believe her expertise will be an asset for Bauer
Performance Sports as we continue to grow," said Kevin Davis, Chief
Executive Officer and President, BPS. "She has a proven track
record with like-size companies and brings a unique skill set to
our already-strong Board of Directors."
In connection with Ms. Barsa's appointment, Gordon Woodward, a
director nominee of the Kohlberg Funds, resigned from the Board of
Directors effective today.
"I want to personally thank Gordon for his service to Bauer
Performance Sports and our Board," Davis said. "He helped guide the
Company through a truly transformative time in its history and
played a role in positioning the Company for future success."
About Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. Bauer Performance Sports
Ltd. (TSX: BAU) is a leading developer and manufacturer of ice
hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, baseball and softball sports
equipment, as well as related apparel. The Company has the
most recognized and strongest brands in ice hockey, roller hockey,
baseball and softball, and holds the top global market share
positions in these sports. Its products are marketed under the
BAUER, MISSION, MAVERIK, CASCADE, INARIA, COMBAT and EASTON brand
names and are distributed by sales representatives and independent
distributors throughout the world. The Company is focused on
building its leadership position by growing market share in all
product categories and pursuing strategic acquisitions. For more
information, visit www.bauerperformancesports.com.
Company Contact: Amir Rosenthal Chief Financial Officer Tel
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Scott Liolios or Cody Slach Tel 1-949-574-3860 Email Contact Media
Contact: Steve Jones Director Global Marketing Tel 1-603-430-2111
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