lululemon Names Laurent Potdevin as CEO

lululemon athletica LULU today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Laurent Potdevin as the company's Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Potdevin will succeed Christine Day, who has served as the company's CEO since 2008 and who announced her intention to resign in June 2013. Mr. Potdevin is expected to step into his role as Chief Executive Officer in January 2014, and will become a director when he assumes his duties as CEO. Ms. Day is expected to remain with lululemon through the end of the company's fiscal year, ensuring a smooth transition. In addition, Chip Wilson, lululemon's founder and the Chairman of its Board of Directors, informed the Board of See full press release