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Canada Goose Holdings Inc
Symbol GOOS
Shares Issued 51,302,010
Close 2023-09-28 C$ 19.86
Market Cap C$ 1,018,857,919
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Canada Goose appoints Saage, Davis as directors

2023-09-28 11:37 ET - News Release

Mr. Dani Reiss reports

CANADA GOOSE APPOINTS GARY SAAGE AND JENNIFER DAVIS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. has appointed Gary Saage, former group chief financial officer, Richemont, and Jennifer Davis, partner, Bain Capital Private Equity, to the Canada Goose board of directors, effective immediately. Ms. Davis will replace Josh Bekenstein, who has made the decision to resign from the board. Mr. Saage will also join the audit committee. At the same time, Canada Goose announced that Marjan Anwar Khan will join the company as chief technology officer.

"As Canada Goose embarks on a new chapter of global growth, I couldn't be more pleased to welcome Gary and Jennifer to the board and Marjan to the role of CTO," said Dani Reiss, chairman and chief executive officer, Canada Goose. "I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank Josh for his outstanding service, leadership and contributions to Canada Goose since I met him in 2013. Josh remains an incredible mentor and good friend. Our newest board members will draw on their extensive knowledge and expertise in finance, luxury and retail to help our team to continue to execute against our strategic growth pillars, while Marjan will lead our technology transformation."

Board of directors

Mr. Saage has extensive experience in the luxury industry, most recently serving as chief financial officer for the Richemont group based in Switzerland. In 1988, he joined Cartier in the U.S. and subsequently served as chief operating officer of Richemont in North America and then as COO of Alfred Dunhill in London. In 2006, Mr. Saage joined Richemont as group deputy finance director and in 2010 was promoted to chief financial officer. Mr. Saage has recently been nominated to the board of Richemont and, if elected, to the role of chairman of their audit committee.

"I'm honoured to join the board of directors at Canada Goose as it further cements its position as one of the world's premier performance luxury brands. I look forward to supporting the talented leadership team as they execute on the brand's strategic growth pillars," said Mr. Saage.

Ms. Davis is a seasoned executive with decades of experience in investment banking. She joined Bain Capital in 2022, where she is a partner in the consumer and retail vertical and a member of the North American private equity team. Prior to joining Bain Capital, Ms. Davis spent nearly two decades at Goldman Sachs & Co. where her roster of clients included Birkenstock, L Brands, Ralph Lauren and PepsiCo. Ms. Davis is also a member of the board of directors of Bob's Discount Furniture and The Opportunity Network and the board of trustees of Cornell University and was heavily involved in Canada Goose's IPO (initial public offering) during her time at Goldman Sachs.

"It's truly a privilege to become a board member for Canada Goose, a brand that I've respected for a long time for its authenticity, unmatched product and commitment to sustainability. I was proud to have worked on Canada Goose's IPO in 2017 and I'm thrilled to be able to work even more closely with the talented leadership team to contribute to driving business acceleration and growth in the global luxury market," said Jennifer.

Leadership team

As chief technology officer, Ms. Khan will lead Canada Goose's technological evolution, including developing a system-wide architecture strategy, advancing digital strategy, implementing AI and automation practices, and fostering new business partnerships. Before joining Canada Goose, Ms. Khan spent eight years at Restaurant Brands International where she led tech partner success and the project management office in her most recent role. She has also held senior roles at Tim Hortons and Deloitte.

"I'm very excited to join the Canada Goose team and help lead the brand on its digital transformation journey. I've always admired Canada Goose, truly one of Canada's most well-known and beloved brands, as they have brought more of Canada to the world," said Ms. Khan. "I look forward to contributing to the company's next phase of innovation and to see how far we can push the boundaries of technological capability and design in the evolving retail industry."

Finally, Woody Blackford, chief product officer, is no longer with Canada Goose. The search for a new design lead, who will work closely with our existing product leadership team, commenced prior to his departure and is well under way. As well, Paul Cadman, APAC president, is no longer with the company. The company thanks Mr. Cadman for his contributions during his time at Canada Goose. While it actively replaces these roles, the company remains confident in the strong leadership team at Canada Goose that will actively manage these areas in the interim.

About Canada Goose Holdings Inc.

Founded in 1957 in a small warehouse in Toronto, Canada, Canada Goose is a lifestyle brand and a leading manufacturer of performance luxury apparel. Every collection is informed by the rugged demands of the Arctic, ensuring a legacy of functionality is embedded in every product from parkas and rainwear to apparel and accessories. Canada Goose is inspired by relentless innovation and uncompromised craftsmanship, recognized as a leader for its Made in Canada commitment.

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