Brooks Sports Elevates Ann Iverson to Chairman of Board.Business Editors/Retail Writers BOTHELL, Wash.--(BW HealthWire)--June 1, 2001 Brooks Sports, Inc. announced today the appointment of Ann Iverson as Chairman of the Board of Directors. As Chairman, Iverson will be responsible for overseeing the Brooks Sports, Inc. Board of Directors, which plays a key role in setting the strategic direction for the Brooks brand, and assuring resources are in place to achieve the mission. Ms. Iverson has been working with the Brooks Sports, Inc. Board for the past year. She has brought with her over forty years of retail experience in top-level management positions including over ten years in the international market place. She has been successful throughout her career in assisting brands with repositioning repositioning Laparoscopic surgery The changing of a Pt's position during a procedure to improve access or visualization of the operative field, which may be linked to complications, as it changes anatomic planes of operation. Cf Laparoscopic surgery. , fiscal responsibility, and helping to stimulate retail growth. "Ann plays an important leadership role in our business," states Jim Weber, President of Brooks Sports, Inc. "She brings a great wealth of experience to the company. We are very proud of her appointment." Ms. Iverson gained enormous experience in the retail sector working as the CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Laura Ashley Laura Ashley CBE, (7 September 1925–17 September 1985) was a Welsh designer. She became a household name on the strength of her work as a designer and manufacturer of a range of colourful fabrics for clothes and home furnishings. , Kay-Bee Toy Stores A toy store, or toy shop, is a retail business specializing in the services of selling toys. No longer held to the limitations of the brick and mortar outlet, the toy store has successfully created a presence within the e-commerce industry. and Mothercare Ltd. UK. She has also held senior management and merchandising merchandising Element of marketing concerned especially with the sale of goods and services to customers. One aspect of merchandising is advertising, which aims to capture the interest of the segment of the population most likely to buy the product. positions with Bloomingdale's, Storehouse UK, and Dayton Hudson. Presently, Ms. Iverson holds several Board of Directors positions within the retail/wholesaling sectors. "I am excited to be a part of the elevation elevation, vertical distance from a datum plane, usually mean sea level to a point above the earth. Often used synonymously with altitude, elevation is the height on the earth's surface and altitude, the height in space above the surface. of the Brooks brand and working with the team," said Ms. Iverson. "This brand has great potential for growth, I look forward to helping steward the team to reach their goals." Brooks Sports, Inc. is a leading performance running company, which designs and markets athletic footwear, apparel and accessories in more than 80 countries worldwide. Brooks' headquarters are located at 19820 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, Washington Bothell is a city located in the state of Washington. The population was 30,150 at the time of the 2000 census. Prior to annexation and the 2000 census, the northern portions of Bothell which lie in Snohomish County were considered a part of the Alderwood Manor-Bothell North , 98011, near Seattle. |
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