- Andrea Byrne
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Lululemon Athletica Inc. has announced several leadership
appointments.
Celeste Burgoyne has been appointed as president of the Americas and
global guest innovation teams. Burgoyne has been in Lululemon since 2006
and has held numerous positions in the company. She recently served as
executive vice president (EVP) of the Americas and global guest innovation
teams.
André Maestrini has been appointed as EVP of the company’s international
expansion. Prior to this role, Maestrini has had various senior roles at
Adidas where he spent 14 years across several of the company’s global
offices.
Both Burgoyne and Maestrini will report to company CEO Calvin
McDonald.
Additionally, Stacia Jones will become vice president and global head of
the inclusion, diversity, equity and action group (IDEA). She most recently
worked in Abercrombie & Fitch as the associate general counsel and the
company’s chief diversity and inclusion officer.
Jones will report to Susan Gelinas, Lululemon’s senior vice president of
people and culture.
McDonald said in a statement: “I am excited to announce these senior
leadership appointments, which will enable us to continue to drive our
business forward and further strengthen lululemon’s leadership team.
“Celeste has been instrumental in lululemon’s growth, and from her first
day with our company almost 15 years ago, she has made tangible
contributions to our culture and our business that have helped us become
the lululemon we are today.
“We are also thrilled to welcome both André Maestrini and Stacia Jones
to lululemon. André is an experienced global leader with an established
record of success, who will enable us to build upon our momentum and drive
our international expansion in key markets including China, as well as the
broader APAC and EMEA regions. Stacia is a dynamic leader with demonstrated
success helping retail organisations diversify and grow, and she’ll enable
us to deliver on our commitments related to inclusion, diversity and
equity.”
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