David Lawner named interim SVP Retail at Columbia Sportswear

Columbia Sportswear Company has named David Lawner as interim Senior Vice President Retail, North America and EMEA, while the company conducts a global search for a new leader to replace departing Shawn Cox. Lawner will report directly to President & COO Bryan Timm, effective October 10, 2016.

Commenting on the development, Timm noted, "We are very fortunate to have an experienced retail professional like David to guide us during this important retail season. David will lead the solid team managing our brick and mortar and ecommerce channels to ensure that we are positioned to execute on our plans for continued expansion in 2017."

From 2011 until March 2016, Lawner served as president, retail and ecommerce for the Nautica brand where he led all aspects of its US direct-to-consumer business, comprising 87 factory outlet stores and ecommerce. Over the preceding 20 years, he built successful retail platforms at Ann Taylor, Tommy Hilfiger, Carter's, Bob's Stores, Children's Place, and GAP.

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