UNDER ARMOUR APPOINTS DAWN N. FITZPATRICK, EUGENE D. SMITH, AND ROBERT J. SWEENEY TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Under Armour (NYSE: UA) has announced three new additions to its Board of Directors effective April 15, 2025: Dawn N. Fitzpatrick, Eugene D. Smith, and Robert J. Sweeney. Fitzpatrick brings extensive financial expertise as CEO and CIO of Soros Fund Management, with a 25-year background at UBS. Smith contributes significant sports management experience from his role as Senior Vice President and Athletic Director at Ohio State University (2005-2024). Sweeney adds retail and consumer sector expertise as President of Sycamore Partners and former Goldman Sachs partner.
The appointments expand Under Armour's board to twelve members, including existing directors like Mohamed A. El-Erian (Board Chair) and founder Kevin A. Plank. The new directors are expected to help navigate Under Armour's next chapter in creating value for athletes, customers, shareholders, and teammates.
Under Armour (NYSE: UA) ha annunciato tre nuovi membri nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione a partire dal 15 aprile 2025: Dawn N. Fitzpatrick, Eugene D. Smith e Robert J. Sweeney. Fitzpatrick porta con sé una vasta esperienza finanziaria come CEO e CIO di Soros Fund Management, con un percorso di 25 anni presso UBS. Smith contribuisce con una significativa esperienza nella gestione sportiva, avendo ricoperto il ruolo di Senior Vice President e Direttore Atletica presso la Ohio State University (2005-2024). Sweeney aggiunge competenze nel settore retail e dei consumatori, essendo Presidente di Sycamore Partners e ex partner di Goldman Sachs.
Queste nomine portano il Consiglio di Amministrazione di Under Armour a dodici membri, includendo direttori già presenti come Mohamed A. El-Erian (Presidente del Consiglio) e il fondatore Kevin A. Plank. I nuovi membri sono destinati a supportare Under Armour nella sua prossima fase, creando valore per atleti, clienti, azionisti e collaboratori.
Under Armour (NYSE: UA) ha anunciado tres nuevos miembros en su Junta Directiva a partir del 15 de abril de 2025: Dawn N. Fitzpatrick, Eugene D. Smith y Robert J. Sweeney. Fitzpatrick aporta una amplia experiencia financiera como CEO y CIO de Soros Fund Management, con 25 años de trayectoria en UBS. Smith contribuye con una destacada experiencia en gestión deportiva, habiendo sido Vicepresidente Senior y Director Atlético en la Universidad Estatal de Ohio (2005-2024). Sweeney suma conocimientos en el sector minorista y de consumo, siendo Presidente de Sycamore Partners y ex socio de Goldman Sachs.
Estas incorporaciones elevan a doce el número de miembros en la Junta Directiva de Under Armour, incluyendo directores actuales como Mohamed A. El-Erian (Presidente de la Junta) y el fundador Kevin A. Plank. Se espera que los nuevos directores ayuden a guiar la próxima etapa de Under Armour, generando valor para atletas, clientes, accionistas y colaboradores.
Under Armour (NYSE: UA)는 2025년 4월 15일부터 이사회에 세 명의 신규 이사를 추가한다고 발표했습니다: Dawn N. Fitzpatrick, Eugene D. Smith, 그리고 Robert J. Sweeney. Fitzpatrick은 Soros Fund Management의 CEO 겸 CIO로서 풍부한 금융 전문성을 보유하고 있으며 UBS에서 25년간 근무한 경력이 있습니다. Smith는 2005년부터 2024년까지 오하이오 주립대학교에서 수석 부사장 겸 운동부 감독으로서 스포츠 경영 경험을 제공합니다. Sweeney는 Sycamore Partners의 사장이자 전 Goldman Sachs 파트너로서 소매 및 소비자 부문 전문지식을 더합니다.
이번 임명으로 Under Armour 이사회는 Mohamed A. El-Erian(이사회 의장)과 창립자 Kevin A. Plank을 포함해 총 12명으로 확대되었습니다. 새 이사들은 선수, 고객, 주주 및 팀원들을 위한 가치를 창출하는 Under Armour의 다음 단계를 이끌 것으로 기대됩니다.
Under Armour (NYSE : UA) a annoncé trois nouveaux membres au sein de son conseil d'administration, effectifs à partir du 15 avril 2025 : Dawn N. Fitzpatrick, Eugene D. Smith et Robert J. Sweeney. Fitzpatrick apporte une vaste expertise financière en tant que CEO et CIO de Soros Fund Management, avec une expérience de 25 ans chez UBS. Smith apporte une expérience significative en gestion sportive, ayant été vice-président senior et directeur athlétique à l'Université d'État de l'Ohio (2005-2024). Sweeney ajoute une expertise dans le secteur de la distribution et de la consommation en tant que président de Sycamore Partners et ancien associé chez Goldman Sachs.
Ces nominations portent le conseil d'administration d'Under Armour à douze membres, incluant des administrateurs actuels tels que Mohamed A. El-Erian (président du conseil) et le fondateur Kevin A. Plank. Les nouveaux administrateurs devraient accompagner Under Armour dans sa prochaine phase, en créant de la valeur pour les athlètes, les clients, les actionnaires et les collaborateurs.
Under Armour (NYSE: UA) hat zum 15. April 2025 drei neue Mitglieder in seinen Vorstand berufen: Dawn N. Fitzpatrick, Eugene D. Smith und Robert J. Sweeney. Fitzpatrick bringt umfangreiche Finanzexpertise als CEO und CIO von Soros Fund Management mit und verfügt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung bei UBS. Smith steuert bedeutende Erfahrung im Sportmanagement bei, da er von 2005 bis 2024 Senior Vice President und Athletic Director an der Ohio State University war. Sweeney ergänzt das Gremium mit Fachwissen im Einzelhandels- und Konsumbereich als Präsident von Sycamore Partners und ehemaliger Partner bei Goldman Sachs.
Mit diesen Ernennungen wächst der Vorstand von Under Armour auf zwölf Mitglieder an, darunter bestehende Direktoren wie Mohamed A. El-Erian (Vorstandsvorsitzender) und Gründer Kevin A. Plank. Die neuen Direktoren sollen dazu beitragen, die nächste Phase von Under Armour zu gestalten und Wert für Athleten, Kunden, Aktionäre und Teammitglieder zu schaffen.
- Addition of high-profile executives with diverse expertise in finance, sports management, and retail
- Strengthened board oversight with Fitzpatrick's investment management experience
- Enhanced sports industry connections through Smith's extensive NCAA background
- Valuable retail and consumer sector expertise from Sweeney's private equity background
- None.
"Dawn and Rob's extensive financial and operational expertise, combined with Gene's deep knowledge of intercollegiate sports management, makes them exceptional additions to our board," said Mohamed A. El-Erian, Chair of the Board at Under Armour. "As we pursue our strategy to create greater value for Under Armour's athletes, customers, shareholders, and teammates, their unique talents, insights, and passion for the brand will be invaluable for navigating our next chapter."
Effective April 15, Under Armour's Board will include Douglas E. Coltharp, Jerri L. DeVard, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Carolyn N. Everson, Dawn N. Fitzpatrick, David W. Gibbs, Karen W. Katz, Eric T. Olson, Kevin A. Plank, Eugene D. Smith, Robert J. Sweeney, and Patrick W. Whitesell.
About Dawn N. Fitzpatrick
Since 2017, Ms. Fitzpatrick has been the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Soros Fund Management, LLC, a privately held investment management firm. Before joining Soros in 2017, she spent 25 years at UBS and its predecessor organizations, where she most recently served as Head of Investments for UBS Asset Management and was a member of the UBS Asset Management Executive Committee. Earlier, she held several positions at the UBS O'Connor hedge fund business, including Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. Ms. Fitzpatrick serves as a non-executive director of Barclays plc and serves on its Remuneration, Risk, and Sustainability Committees. Additionally, she serves on the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Financial Sector Advisory Council, where she is Chair, the Advisory Council of The Bretton Woods Committee, and the Bloomberg New Economy Advisory Board. She previously completed a six-year term on the Investor Advisory Committee on Financial Markets at the Federal Reserve Bank of
About Eugene D. Smith
Mr. Smith served as Senior Vice President and Athletic Director at Ohio State University from 2005 to 2024. Throughout his tenure, he co-chaired the NCAA's Federal-State Legislative Working Group, which advised the NCAA on name, image, and likeness issues, chaired the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball Committee and was a member of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. Additionally, he participated in the NCAA's Management Council, the Committee on Infractions, the Executive Committee, the Football Rules Committee, and the President's Commission Liaison Committee. As the first Black president of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and a former president of the Division I-A Athletics Directors Association, Smith was the Director of Athletics at Arizona State from 2000 to 2005, at Iowa State from 1993 to 2000 and at
About Robert J. Sweeney
Since 2019, Mr. Sweeney has served as the President of Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm focused on consumer, distribution, and retail-related investments. Before joining Sycamore Partners, he spent 22 years at Goldman Sachs, most recently as a partner and Global Head of the Consumer/Retail Investment Banking Group. During his tenure at Goldman Sachs, he provided advisory support to Under Armour on various matters, including the company's initial public offering in 2005. Mr. Sweeney served as an officer in the
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