MANUFACTURING
Columbia Promotes Four
Columbia Sportswear Co. recently promoted four executives at the Portland, Ore.–based outdoor and activewear company.
Lisa Kulok was promoted to senior vice president of global supply chain operations, and will oversee the company’s global inventory planning, transportation logistics, distribution and account operations. She has been with the company since 2008, most recently serving as vice president of global marketplace planning and customer operations.
Steve Woodside was promoted to senior vice president of global sourcing and manufacturing, overseeing global apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment sourcing and contract manufacturing operations. He was previously Columbia’s vice president of global manufacturing.
A Columbia executive since 2005, Joe Boyle was promoted to senior vice president of Columbia brand merchandising and design.
Jim Swanson, who has been with the company since 2003, was promoted to vice president of finance from her previous position as director of finance. She will oversee the company’s strategic planning and financial planning and analysis functions.
“Each of these leaders has proven their ability to drive change necessary to support rapid global growth and the increasing complexity of our business,” Columbia Sportswear Company Chief Executive Officer Tim Boyle said in a company statement. “I’m highly confident in the leadership abilities of these four teammates and in their commitment to continuing to drive sustainable, profitable growth through the company’s portfolio of brands for active people.”
Founded in 1938, Columbia’s brand portfolio includes the Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, prAna, Montrail and OutDry brands.
