Deckers Outdoor announces leadership change and record revenue

  • Deckers Outdoor CEO Dave Powers to step down after nearly four years
  • Stefano Caroti named as successor, effective August 1
  • Caroti previously served as chief commercial officer
  • Powers to continue serving as board director
  • Deckers Outdoor reports record revenue and raises guidance for 2024 fiscal year

Deckers Outdoor, the maker of Hoka and Ugg shoes, has announced that its longtime CEO and President, Dave Powers, will be stepping down after nearly four years. Stefano Caroti, who currently serves as the company’s chief commercial officer, has been named as his successor and will assume the role on August 1. Caroti’s appointment follows a thorough succession planning process and he is expected to be nominated to the board at the upcoming annual shareholder meeting. Deckers Outdoor recently reported record revenue of $1.56 billion, a 16% increase from the previous year, and has raised its guidance for the 2024 fiscal year. Powers will continue to serve as a board director until the 2025 annual shareholders meeting.

Public Companies: Deckers Outdoor (DECK)
Private Companies:
Key People: Dave Powers (Chief Executive and President), Stefano Caroti (Chief Commercial Officer), Mike Devine (Chairman)

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Factuality Level: 8
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