Under Armour: Patrik Frisk to succeed Kevin Plank as CEO from 01/01/2020

Patrik Frisk, 56 year old, currently chief operating officer, has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of Under Armour effective on 01/01/2020, announced the American sports equipment manufacturer on 22/10/2019. "(Frisk) will join Under Armour's board of directors. Kevin Plank, having served as chairman and CEO since he founded the company in 1996, will become executive chairman & brand chief continuing to lead Under Armour's board of directors."

"Patrik Frisk joined Under Armour in 2017 following nearly 30 years of experience in the apparel, footwear and retail industry. Prior to Under Armour, he was CEO of The ALDO Group, a global footwear and accessories company. Previous to that, he spent more than a decade with VF Corporation where he held numerous leadership positions including Coalition President of Outdoor Americas (The North Face and Timberland)," said Under Armour.

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