Lululemon shares rise after shareholders approve board slate in settlement with founder
Key takeaways
- The elected directors include former Levi Strauss CEO Chip Bergh, Unilever executive Esi Eggleston Bracey and finance veteran Teri List.
- Lululemon also confirmed that two of Wilson's nominees, former On co-CEO Marc Maurer and former ESPN chief marketing officer Laura Gentile, have also joined the board as independent directors.
- A third mutually agreed director is expected to be added by October 1, expanding the board to 11 members.
Lululemon shares rise after shareholders approve board slate in settlement with founder Proactive Fri, June 26, 2026 at 11:05 PM GMT+7 1 min read LULU LEVI ULVR.L Lululemon shares rise after shareholders approve board slate in settlement with founder Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:LULU) shares rose more than 3% after shareholders approved three management-backed directors at the company's June 25 annual general meeting, helping resolve a prolonged proxy dispute with founder Chip Wilson.
The elected directors include former Levi Strauss CEO Chip Bergh, Unilever executive Esi Eggleston Bracey and finance veteran Teri List. Their appointment strengthens the board as the company prepares for incoming CEO Heidi O'Neill, who is set to take over in September.
Lululemon also confirmed that two of Wilson's nominees, former On co-CEO Marc Maurer and former ESPN chief marketing officer Laura Gentile, have also joined the board as independent directors.