Canada Goose Appoints Belinda Wong to Board of Directors
17 Mars 2022 - 11:45AM
Business Wire
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (“Canada Goose” or the “Company”)
(NYSE: GOOS; TSX: GOOS) today announced the appointment of Belinda
Wong, Chairman, Starbucks China and Executive Vice President,
Starbucks, to the Canada Goose Board of Directors, effective
immediately.
A member of Starbucks global executive leadership team, Belinda
has over 20 years of deep field knowledge and leadership in China
and the Asia Pacific region. In her current role at Starbucks, she
is focused on delivering the brand’s growth in one of its largest
and fastest growing international markets.
Prior to becoming chairman of Starbucks China, Belinda had a
10-year tenure as CEO of Starbucks China. Under her stewardship,
Starbucks China achieved more than 12-fold expansion to reach
nearly US$4 billion in revenue and a retail footprint of close to
6,000 company-operated stores. Most notably, Belinda created one of
the most successful loyalty programs, Starbucks Rewards, with
membership growing exponentially in recent years to nearly 18
million active members.
“Belinda’s extensive experience leading successful international
and community-focused efforts, in particular in China and the Asia
Pacific, will benefit our global business endeavours, and we’re
thrilled to have her as a new member of our Board,” said Dani
Reiss, CEO at Canada Goose. “I look forward to her insight and
expertise as we continue on our long-term growth trajectory.”
Under Belinda’s leadership, Starbucks was also able to open its
Farmer Support Center in Yunnan, China in 2012, which offers free
agronomy expertise and resources to help local coffee farmers adopt
more sustainable farming practices while improving crop yield. In
2020, she also established the Beijing Starbucks Foundation in
China, deepening Starbucks commitment to leverage its scale for
good to address key issues and uplift local communities.
“It’s an honor to join the Board of Directors at Canada Goose. I
have long admired the Company’s performance luxury product, growth
trajectory and commitment to keeping the planet cold and the people
on it warm,” said Belinda Wong, Chairman, Starbucks China and
Executive Vice President, Starbucks. “I look forward to working
with my fellow Board members and the executive team as they
continue to effectively grow their strong and impactful brand
around the world.”
About Canada Goose Founded in 1957 in a small warehouse
in Toronto, Canada, Canada Goose (NYSE:GOOS, TSX:GOOS) is a
lifestyle brand and a leading manufacturer of performance luxury
apparel. Every collection is informed by the rugged demands of the
Arctic, ensuring a legacy of functionality is embedded in every
product from parkas and rainwear to apparel and accessories. Canada
Goose is inspired by relentless innovation and uncompromised
craftsmanship, recognized as a leader for its Made in Canada
commitment. In 2020, Canada Goose announced HUMANATURE, its purpose
platform that unites its sustainability and values-based
initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to keep the planet cold and
the people on it warm. Canada Goose also owns Baffin, a Canadian
designer and manufacturer of performance outdoor and industrial
footwear. Visit www.canadagoose.com for more information.
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