VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced that Miguel
Almeida has been named as Executive Vice President, Digital, effective
as of the start of his employment with the Company, which is expected to
be mid-July. He will report to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer,
Laurent Potdevin.
“Digital is the global store that has no walls – one where we can offer
our entire product assortment, speak in all languages and allow our
stories and ambassadors to come to life in ways that we haven’t yet
imagined,” said Laurent Potdevin, CEO of lululemon athletica. “With his
track record of accelerating digital transformations, Miguel is
well-positioned to champion lululemon’s digital world and lead our
strong digital team in creating a seamless experience for our guests
across all touch points – whether it’s in store, on the web, or through
a mobile device.”
Mr. Almeida’s career spans over 15 years of operational and senior
leadership with a keen focus on digital strategies. Most recently, he
was the Group VP, Digital Commerce and Mobile solutions for Walgreens
where he was responsible for omni-channel initiatives, mobile solutions,
and online-to-consumer commerce across a variety of digital brands.
Prior to joining Walgreens, Miguel held senior roles in the online
groups of Apple and Dell where he drove global online expansion for both
companies. Previously, he was a strategy consultant with The Boston
Consulting Group where he worked across multiple countries in Europe and
South America mainly in high technology, telecom, ecommerce, marketing
and retail.
“Digital provides a unique platform to amplify the power of the
lululemon brand in innovative ways, deepen the connection with our
guests across all channels and extend our reach globally,” said Miguel
Almeida. “Ultimately, it’s about helping guests find inspiration, the
right product and empowering them to live their best lives.”
Mr. Almeida received a licentiate degree in business administration from
Universidade Catolica Portuguesa in Lisbon and holds an MBA from Harvard
Business School. An avid endurance runner, Miguel looks forward to
relocating to Vancouver with his wife and young son and to exploring
some of the greatest training places in the world.
About lululemon athletica inc.
lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is a yoga-inspired athletic
apparel company with products that create transformational experiences
for people to live happy, healthy, fun lives. Setting the bar in
technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and
athletes in local communities for continuous research and product
feedback. For more information, visit www.lululemon.com.
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