l to r: Wendy Schoppert and Pamela Edwards
Fossil Group, Inc. has announced the appointment of Pamela Edwards and Wendy Schoppert to its Board of Directors. Ms. Edwards and Ms. Schoppert bring decades of leadership and board experience across retail, finance, technology, and strategic transformation. Ms. Edwards and Ms. Schoppert will serve as members of the Audit Committee. The appointments expand the size of the Board of Directors to ten members, including nine independent directors.
“We are pleased to welcome two seasoned executives to the Fossil Group Board, who bring deep functional expertise and industry insight across finance and operations,” said Kevin Mansell, Chairman of the Board for Fossil Group, Inc. Their proven leadership and board experience will be instrumental as we continue to advance our turnaround plan and focus on building long-term value for shareholders.”
Pamela Edwards currently serves on the boards of The Azek Company (NYSE: AZEK), Olaplex (NASDAQ: OLPX), and Citi Trends (NASDAQ: CTRN), and has previously served on the boards of Hibbett, Inc. and Neiman Marcus Group.
She brings extensive expertise in corporate finance, retail operations, and strategic transformation. Ms. Edwards most recently served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Citi Trends. Prior to that, she held numerous senior leadership roles at L Brands Inc., including CFO of both the Mast Global and Victoria’s Secret divisions. Earlier in her career, she held financial and strategic planning roles at Gap/Old Navy, Sears Roebuck, and Kraft Foods.
“I’m honored to join the board of Fossil Group, a company with a rich innovation and design legacy,” said Pamela Edwards. I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and transformation and working alongside such a dynamic and talented board of directors and leaders.”
Wendy Schoppert is an experienced public and private company board director, currently serving as Chair of the Board of The ODP Corporation (Office Depot) and a member of the board at DaVita Inc.
She previously served on the boards of The Hershey Company, Big Lots, Inc., and Bremer Financial Corporation. Ms. Schoppert’s executive career includes nine years at Sleep Number Corporation, where she served as EVP and Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Head of Digital and International. Prior to that, she held senior leadership roles at U.S. Bank’s Asset Management division and began her career in finance and operations at American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and America West Airlines. She brings a broad strategic lens across finance, digital transformation, marketing, and governance.
“I’m excited to join the Board of Directors at Fossil Group at this pivotal moment as it draws on its heritage, iconic brands, and talented team to execute a clear turnaround plan,” said Wendy Schoppert. I look forward to supporting the leadership team as they refocus on the core business, strengthen the balance sheet, and drive long-term shareholder value.”
