Who is Mary Beth? Everything about the new CEO for outdoor retailer REI
Recreational Equipment, Inc., aka REI, has announced Mary Beth as the company's new CEO. The previous CEO, Eric Artz, is reported to leave the position as he retires in March.
Nike executive named incoming REI CEO
Nike executive Mary Beth Laughton has been named incoming CEO of REI. Laughton has since August 2023 been head of Nike Global Direct to Consumer. According to her LinkedIn profile, she is still a member of Nike's leadership team. She will replace REI President and CEO Eric Artz, who will retire on March 31, the co-op announced Wednesday.
REI Taps New CEO, Hoping For A Turnaround
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Who is Incoming REI Co-op President and CEO Mary Beth Laughton?
Mary Beth Laughton, a footwear and fashion veteran who has held leadership positions at several industry giants, will soon take the helm at REI Co-op. The outdoor specialty retail giant announced Wednesday that Laughton will join REI as president on Feb.
EXEC: REI Names Mary Beth Laughton as Next CEO as Eric Artz Plans Exit
REI Co-op President and CEO Eric Artz will retire in March, marking a new chapter in the co-op’s 87-year history. Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI Board Director described as a “seasoned retail leader,” will join REI as president on February 3, 2025, before assuming full CEO responsibilities on March 31.
REI Co-op CEO Announces Retirement, Former Board Director Steps Up
REI Co-op's CEO, Eric Artz, has announced his retirement. With REI continuing to undergo changes, where does the company stand?
REI Taps New President and CEO, Eric Artz to Retire
REI's incoming president will oversee the co-op as it looks toward a future with more unionized stores and a relatively stable economy.
REI names former Nike, Athleta exec to be next CEO amid company struggles
REI named Mary Beth Laughton, a former leader at Nike, Athleta, and Sephora, at the company's next CEO after Eric Artz ...
REI names Portland resident, Nike exec its next CEO
REI this week named Portland’s Mary Beth Laughton the co-op’s next CEO, making her the latest Nike executive to get the top ...
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REI Replaces Retiring CEO with Retail Veteran of Nike, Athleta and Sephora
REI has named Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI board director, to serve as President and then take on full CEO responsibilities on March 31, 2025.
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REI taps Nike, Athleta vet Mary Beth Laughton as CEO
Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI board director and one-time Athleta CEO, will take on the role, per a press release emailed to Retail Dive. Laughton, who most recently led Nike’s global ...