REI hires former Nike, Athleta exec

REI hires former Nike, Athleta exec as its new CEO with mandate to turn around the outdoor retailer
Recreational Equipment Inc., the outdoor-gear retailer better known as REI, is getting a new trail guide. The struggling company announced on Wednesday that longtime CEO Eric Artz is retiring in late March and will be replaced by Mary Beth Laughton,
REI names former Nike, Athleta exec to be next CEO amid company struggles
REI named Mary Beth Laughton, a former leader at Nike, Athleta, and Sephora, at the company's next CEO after Eric Artz retires in March.
REI names Portland resident, Nike exec its next CEO
REI this week named Portland’s Mary Beth Laughton the co-op’s next CEO, making her the latest Nike executive to get the top job at another company. Laughton will succeed Eric Artz, who is retiring.
REI CEO announces retirement, former Sephora and Nike executive to lead company
The president and CEO of Pacific Northwest-based athletics retailer REI will be retiring from the company starting in February, marking a "new chapter" in the co-op's 87-year history. REI announced Wednesday the upcoming departure of Eric Artz,
Who is Mary Beth? Everything about the new CEO for outdoor retailer REI
Recreational Equipment, Inc., aka REI, has announced Mary Beth as the company's new CEO. The previous CEO, Eric Artz, is reported to leave the position as he retires in March.
Nike executive named incoming REI CEO
Nike executive Mary Beth Laughton has been named incoming CEO of REI. Laughton has since August 2023 been head of Nike Global Direct to Consumer. According to her LinkedIn profile, she is still a member of Nike's leadership team. She will replace REI President and CEO Eric Artz, who will retire on March 31, the co-op announced Wednesday.
REI Replaces Retiring CEO with Retail Veteran of Nike, Athleta and Sephora
REI has named Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI board director, to serve as President and then take on full CEO responsibilities on March 31, 2025.
REI CEO announces surprise retirement
The CEO and president of REI, Eric Artz, announced he is retiring. The Issaquah-based co-op stated Artz will leave the position at the end of March.
Shuffle Board: Nike Head to Run REI, Sephora CEO Joins Levi’s Board
Nike’s DTC exec Mary Beth Laughton will lead REI as president and CEO while Sephora North America CEO Artemis Park joins Levi’s board.
REI CEO will retire, to be replaced by former Nike, Sephora executive
REI CEO Eric Artz will retire in March, to be replaced by Mary Beth Laughton, a retail veteran who's held leadership roles at Nike, Athleta and Sephora.
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