Crocs appoints Ian Bickley to board of directors
Footwear brand Crocs has appointed Coach International president Ian Bickley to its board of directors.
Having worked with Coach since 1993, Bickley has been involved in the development and execution of the company’s international businesses as well as the development of new and emerging markets. Prior to his current position, Bickley was president of Coach International from 2007 to 2013 and was president of Coach Japan from 2001 to 2006.
Crocs board of directors chairman Thomas Smach said: “We are pleased to welcome Ian as the newest member of the Crocs board of directors. His deep experience in global retail sales and international brand development will lend additional experience, expertise and a fresh perspective to the board as we work to continue to evolve our board’s skill set in line with the growth of Crocs’ business and brand.”
The company has also announced that its longest-standing director Ray Croghan is to retire from the board.
Smach added: “We have been truly fortunate during the past 11 years to have benefited from Ray’s insights and experience on our board. On behalf of the entire board, I would like to thank Ray for his years of exceptional dedication and service to Crocs and wish him the best in his future endeavours.”