Maureen Chiquet nominated to Canada Goose board of directors

Apparel industry veteran Maureen Chiquet has been nominated for election to Canada Goose's board of directors as an independent director. The company said, Chiquet is recognised for her global vision and is expected to provide strong product, marketing and business operations expertise to the board.

“I have long admired Canada Goose for its dedication to authenticity, quality and craftsmanship and I am honoured to be a part of such a highly coveted global brand as it embarks on its next chapter of growth. I look forward to joining this winning team and to supporting Canada Goose’s exciting future,” said Chiquet in a statement.

Chiquet brings more than 30 years of retail industry experience with three of the world’s most iconic brands to the board of directors of Canada Goose. Most recently, Chiquet was Chanel’s first global CEO, where she oversaw the business and brand’s worldwide expansion for nearly a decade. She previously served as COO and president of US operations of Chanel.

Prior to joining Chanel, Chiquet spent 15 years at Gap Inc. and helped to launch and build the Old Navy brand to 5 billion dollars in sales within five years, before becoming president of Banana Republic in 2002. She began her career in marketing at L’Oreal Paris.

“Maureen is a highly-regarded industry trailblazer and we are thrilled to welcome her to our team as we grow our board with the right people and the right skills to help us leverage the opportunities that lie ahead,” added Dani Reiss, President & CEO of Canada Goose.

Currently, Chiquet serves as a trustee to the New York Academy of Art and to the Yale Corporation, and is also a fellow of Yale University, where she received a bachelor of arts in literature. Chiquet will be nominated for election to the board at Canada Goose’s annual general meeting, scheduled to take place on August 15, 2017 in Toronto.

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