Canada Goose Appoints Gary Saage and Jennifer Davis to Board of Directors
28 September 2023 - 9:00PM
Business Wire
Welcomes Marjan Anwar Khan as Chief Technology
Officer
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (NYSE, TSX: GOOS) today announced the
appointments of 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. Jennifer will replace Josh Bekenstein, who has made
the decision to resign from the Board. Gary 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 CEO,
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:
Gary 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,
Gary joined Richemont as Group Deputy Finance Director and in 2010
was promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Gary 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 Gary.
Jennifer 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, Jennifer spent nearly two decades at Goldman Sachs
& Co. where her roster of clients included Birkenstock, L
Brands, Ralph Lauren and PepsiCo. Jennifer 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 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, Marjan Anwar 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, Marjan 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 Marjan. “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 underway. As well, Paul Cadman, APAC
President, is no longer with the company. We thank Paul for his
contributions during his time at Canada Goose. While we actively
replace these roles, we remain confident in the strong leadership
team at Canada Goose who will actively manage these areas in the
interim.
About Canada Goose
Founded in 1957 in a small warehouse in Toronto, Canada, Canada
Goose (NYSE:GOOS, TSX:GOOS) 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. In 2020, Canada Goose announced
HUMANATURE, its purpose platform that unites its sustainability and
values-based initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to keep the
planet cold and the people on it warm. Canada Goose also owns
Baffin, a Canadian designer and manufacturer of performance outdoor
and industrial footwear. Visit www.canadagoose.com for more
information.
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