Quiksilver Names Bernd Beetz to Board of Directors
13 May 2014 - 9:05PM
Business Wire
Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK) today announced the appointment of
Bernd Beetz to its Board of Directors, effective May 13, 2014. The
company’s Board will consist of nine members, seven of whom will be
independent directors, including Beetz.
Beetz, 63, most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of
Coty Inc., a global beauty products company. During his 11-year
tenure at Coty, he grew revenues from $1.3 billion to $4.7 billion,
expanded the company’s presence to 135 worldwide markets, built its
pipeline and added significant brands to its portfolio. Prior to
joining Coty, Beetz oversaw the Perfume and Cosmetics division at
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, where he led the House of
Christian Dior as President and CEO. Before that, he spent more
than 20 years at Procter and Gamble (P&G), serving in a variety
of senior management roles, including Managing Director of
P&G’s businesses in Switzerland, Italy, Turkey and Germany,
European President of Paper and European President of the Health
& Beauty brand businesses. He currently serves as Chairman of
the Board of St. John Knits, Inc. and as a member of the
supervisory board of Douglas Holding AG. He previously served as a
Director of Coty Inc., Maidenform Brands, Inc. and SSL
International.
“Bernd brings a strong brand marketing background, combined with
exceptional strategic and operational expertise, especially in the
areas of acquisitions and licensing,” said Andy Mooney, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Quiksilver, Inc. “His global
perspective and deep experience with some of the most recognized
and respected consumer products companies in the world will be
enormously helpful as we continue to strengthen and broaden our
three flagship brands.”
About Quiksilver:
Quiksilver, Inc., one of the world’s leading outdoor sports
lifestyle companies, designs, produces and distributes branded
apparel, footwear and accessories. The Company’s apparel and
footwear brands, inspired by a passion for outdoor action sports,
represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people who connect
with its boardriding culture and heritage. The Company’s
Quiksilver, Roxy, and DC brands have authentic roots and heritage
in surf, snow and skate. The Company’s products are sold in more
than 100 countries in a wide range of distribution, including surf
shops, skate shops, snow shops, its proprietary Boardriders Club
shops and other Company-owned retail stores, other specialty
stores, select department stores and through various e-commerce
channels. The Company’s corporate headquarters are in Huntington
Beach, California.
NOTE: For further information about Quiksilver, Inc., please
visit our website at www.quiksilverinc.com. We also invite you to
explore our brand sites, www.quiksilver.com, www.roxy.com and
www.dcshoes.com.
for Quiksilver, Inc.Robert JaffeInvestor
Relations424-288-4098zqk@quiksilver.com