Oakley Appoints Scott Olivet CEO
Oakley, Inc. (NYSE:OO) announced the appointment of Scott Olivet as chief executive officer and director effective October 10, 2005. Until such date, he will serve part-time in an advisory capacity as an employee of the company. Mr. Olivet will succeed Oakley, Inc. founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Jannard who will continue as chairman of the board of directors.
“We are extremely excited with the appointment of Scott Olivet as the new CEO and leader of Oakley’s unique blend of ‘science meets sculpture’ philosophy,” said Jannard. “Scott brings a broad base of exceptional business acumen including a well-demonstrated record of driving growth and profitability, strategic intuition, product development and retail experience that will strengthen and grow the Oakley brand.”
“We are extremely excited with the appointment of Scott Olivet as the new CEO and leader of Oakley’s unique blend of ‘science meets sculpture’ philosophy,” said Jannard. “Scott brings a broad base of exceptional business acumen including a well-demonstrated record of driving growth and profitability, strategic intuition, product development and retail experience that will strengthen and grow the Oakley brand.”