Fox Factory Holding Corp. Announces the Retirement of Larry L. Enterline as Executive Chair and the Appointment of Dudley Mendenhall to Independent Chair of the Board
Fox Factory Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FOXF) announced the retirement of Larry L. Enterline as Executive Chair of the Board, effective April 2, 2021. Enterline, a key figure for nearly a decade, was succeeded by Dudley Mendenhall, the current Lead Independent Director. Under Enterline's leadership, FOX's revenue soared from $272.7 million in 2013 to $619.2 million in 2018. CEO Mike Dennison expressed gratitude for Enterline’s mentorship and highlighted the company’s goal of surpassing $1 billion in revenue. The changes aim to strengthen leadership while pursuing strategic growth.
- Dudley Mendenhall’s previous leadership experience is expected to provide continuity.
- Company aims to exceed $1 billion in revenue, indicating strong growth potential.
- Concerns regarding potential continuity issues due to leadership change.
- Larry Enterline's retirement may create an experience gap in the Board.
BRASELTON, Ga., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fox Factory Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FOXF) (“FOX” or the “Company”) today announced that Larry L. Enterline will retire from the role of Executive Chair of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company on April 2, 2021, after being a part of the FOX family for nearly a decade. The Board appointed Dudley Mendenhall, who currently serves as the Lead Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, to succeed Mr. Enterline as the Chair of the Board, effective April 2, 2021. Mr. Mendenhall previously served as Chairman of the Board from July 2017 to June 2019. The Board appointed Jean Hlay, who currently serves as a member of both the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, to succeed Mr. Mendenhall as Chair of the Audit Committee, effective April 2, 2021.
Mr. Enterline served as the Executive Chair of the Board since June 2019, before which he served as the Chief Executive Officer of FOX for eight years. Under Mr. Enterline’s leadership from 2011 through 2018, the Company achieved outstanding performance with a proven track record of generating strong operational and financial results. He successfully led the organization as FOX expanded its global presence in performance-defining offerings across diverse end markets, growing both organically and through strategic acquisitions. Mr. Enterline also guided FOX through the transition from a private to a publicly traded company in 2013. Under his management, the annual revenue grew from
“It has been a privilege to be a part of the FOX family for almost a decade, first as the CEO and then as the Executive Chair of the Board. I consider myself very fortunate to have worked with the most dedicated and talented employees and management team in the industry,” commented Mr. Enterline. “Mike has been instrumental in helping FOX take the necessary actions to succeed in the changing competitive landscape and enter the next phase of growth while remaining committed to preserving the power of the FOX brand.”
Mike Dennison, FOX’s Chief Executive Officer, commented “This year marks my second year as the CEO at FOX and, without a doubt, it wouldn’t have been the same without Larry’s mentorship. I am privileged that Larry and the Board have laid a strong foundation for our future success, which we will continue to build upon, as we look to surpass
Mike added, “Dudley has been a part of the FOX Board in various capacities since June 2013, and Jean has been a part of the FOX Board in various capacities since February 2019. They both understand the vision of FOX and through their financial, operational, and strategic acumen, have been actively contributing to our success. We are very excited for this next phase of FOX’s growth and together we will continue to execute our shared strategic vision.”
About Fox Factory Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FOXF)
Fox Factory Holding Corp. designs and manufactures performance-defining ride dynamics products primarily for bicycles, on-road and off-road vehicles and trucks, side-by-side vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. The Company is a direct supplier to leading powered vehicle OEMs. Additionally, the Company supplies top bicycle OEMs and their contract manufacturers, and provides aftermarket products to retailers and distributors.
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New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible for the Company to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the Company’s expectations, objectives or plans will be achieved in the timeframe anticipated or at all. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Contact
Fox Factory Holding Corp.
Vivek Bhakuni
Director of Investor Relations and Business Development
706-471-5241
vbhakuni@ridefox.com
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