Deckers Brands appoints Brian Spaly & Cindy Davis to board

Deckers Brands, a footwear, apparel manufacturer and distributor, has announced the appointment of Brian A. Spaly and Cindy L. Davis to its board of directors. Along with these appointments, Deckers has also announced that Karyn O. Barsa has resigned from the Board.

Currently, Spaly is serving as the executive chairman at Tecovas, a direct-to-consumer western boot brand based in Austin, Texas. From 2009 to 2017, he was the founding chief executive officer of Trunk Club, a personal styling start-up. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Princeton University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Spaly said, “I am thrilled to join the Deckers Board of Directors. I see a great opportunity to lend my experiences to a dynamic organisation that is skilfully navigating the rapidly transforming marketplace. These are iconic brands I wear and love, and a company that continues to create powerful emotional connections with a global consumer base. I look forward to working with the team as they continue to build on their success.”

Davis served as vice president Nike Inc., president Nike Golf at Nike Inc. from September 2008 to October 2014, and as US General Manager at Nike Golf from January 2005 to August 2008. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Furman University and a Master of Business Administration degree in marketing and finance from the University of Maryland College Park.

Davis said, “As a new member of the Board of Directors, I very much look forward to working with the Board and management team to continue to drive profitable results, build shareholder value, and deliver on the exciting potential of the company’s premium brands.”