US sportswear firm Under Armour appoints David Gibbs to BoD

Under Armour, a US-based leading inventor, marketer and distributor of branded athletic performance apparel, footwear and accessories, has announced the appointment of David Gibbs to its board of directors (BoD) effective September 1, 2021. Gibbs has been CEO of Yum! Brands since January 2020 and has served as a member of its BoD since November 2019.

 

Under Armour, a US-based leading inventor, marketer and distributor of branded athletic performance apparel, footwear and accessories, has announced the appointment of David Gibbs to its board of directors (BoD) effective September 1, 2021. Gibbs has been CEO of Yum! Brands since January 2020 and has served as a member of its BoD since November 2019.#

“We are thrilled to welcome Gibbs to our board. His outstanding track record in global brand management, including significant retail and international expertise, and driving shareholder returns will serve as a tremendous resource as we continue to execute on our growth objectives,” Kevin Plank, executive chairman and brand chief at Under Armour, said in a press release. “Along with these highly relevant skills, he also brings a strong consumer-centric focus and a team-first approach that is lock-step with Under Armour's culture. We look forward to benefitting from Gibbs’ seasoned perspective and his contributions as we further amplify our offense.”

 

Under Armour, a US-based leading inventor, marketer and distributor of branded athletic performance apparel, footwear and accessories, has announced the appointment of David Gibbs to its board of directors (BoD) effective September 1, 2021. Gibbs has been CEO of Yum! Brands since January 2020 and has served as a member of its BoD since November 2019.#

“As a brand fan, it's been inspiring to watch Under Armour's journey to becoming one of the world's most iconic athletic performance companies over the past 25 years,” Gibbs said. “Following the effective execution of its multi-year transformation, I am honoured to join Plank, Patrik, and the Under Armour board, working alongside this exceptional team to help guide the company successfully into its next chapter of growth.”

 

Under Armour, a US-based leading inventor, marketer and distributor of branded athletic performance apparel, footwear and accessories, has announced the appointment of David Gibbs to its board of directors (BoD) effective September 1, 2021. Gibbs has been CEO of Yum! Brands since January 2020 and has served as a member of its BoD since November 2019.#

During his 32-year career with Yum! Brands, Gibbs has held a variety of leadership positions in its KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell divisions, including global strategy, finance, general management, operations and real estate. Before his CEO appointment, Gibbs was Yum! Brands' president and COO with global operating leadership of the KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell divisions. Before that, he was president and chief financial officer, serving as the chief architect of the company's financial, refranchising, and restaurant development strategy during a period when Yum! Brands transformed into a capital-light, pure-play franchisor.