Amer Sports Corporation
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March 9, 2017 at 5:55 p.m.
Constitutive meeting of Amer Sports Corporation Board of Directors
At its organizing meeting following the Annual General Meeting, Amer Sports Corporation's Board of Directors appointed Bruno Sälzer as Chairman and Ilkka Brotherus as Vice Chairman.
"Knowing Amer Sports as a Board Member since 2008, I feel very honored to be elected as Chairman. With Salomon, Wilson, Arc'teryx, Atomic and other famous brands, Amer Sports is one of the biggest and the most international sporting goods companies", says Bruno Sälzer.
Bruno Sälzer, German citizen, has been working as the CEO for many years at Hugo Boss, Escada and today at Bench. He is also a Supervisory Board Member at Lacoste Holding, Paris, and Deichmann SE, Essen.
The Board appointed from among its members the following members to the Committees:
Compensation and HR Committee
- Lisbeth Valther, Chairman
- Manel Adell
- Tamara Minick-Scokalo
- Ilkka Brotherus
Nomination Committee
- Ilkka Brotherus, Chairman
- Bruno Sälzer
- Hannu Ryöppönen
Audit Committee
- Hannu Ryöppönen, Chairman
- Christian Fischer
- Lisbeth Valther
- Bruno Sälzer
For further information, please contact:
Päivi Antola, Director, Corporate Communications and IR, tel. +358 20 7122 537
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Nasdaq Helsinki Oy
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www.amersports.com
AMER SPORTS
Amer Sports (www.amersports.com) is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc'teryx, Mavic, Suunto and Precor. The company's technically advanced sports equipment, footwear and apparel improve performance and increase the enjoyment of sports and outdoor activities. The Group's business is balanced by its broad portfolio of sports and products and a presence in all major markets. Amer Sports shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange (AMEAS).