Management Team

We are our people.

You don’t build an unconventional company with conventional people. Our team comes from all over the world, bringing with them a diverse range of talents, experiences and passions.

 

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Angel R. Martinez

Current
CEO, President and Chairman of the Board
Experience
Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman, Keen LLC
Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Reebok International Ltd.
Chief Executive Officer and President, The Rockport Company
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Affiliations:
Member, Board of Directors, Tupperware Corporation
Member, Board of Directors, Academy of Healing Arts (AHA!)
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Zohar Ziv

Current
Chief Operating Officer
Experience
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration, Deckers Outdoor Corporation
Chief Financial Officer, EMAK Worldwide, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer, Stravina Operating Company, LLC
Chief Financial Officer, Joico Laboratories, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer, Intellisys Group, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer, Inovison Holding, L.P
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Affiliations:
Member, Board of Directors, Dash Brands
Treasurer, Board of Directors, Outdoor Industry Association
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Thomas A. George

Current
Chief Financial Officer
Experience
Chief Financial Officer, Ophthonix, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer, Oakley, Inc.
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Graciela Montgomery

Current
Chief Human Resources Officer
Experience
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Deckers
Chief Human Resources Leader, AECOM
Vice President of Human Resources, Nortel Networks
Vice President of Human Resources, Disney/ABC Network
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Affiliations:
Member, Board of Directors, Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara
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Constance X. Rishwain

Current
President, UGG Australia
Experience
Vice President/Brand Manager, UGG Australia
Vice President/Brand Manager, Simple
Vice President of Domestic Sales, Teva, UGG Australia and Simple
Vice President of Sales, Western Division, Teva, UGG Australia and Simple
Vice President of Merchandising, Teva, UGG Australia and Simple
Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing, Impo International Shoe
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Affiliations:
Member, Board of Directions, KIDS (Kids in Distressed Situations)
Art and Sole, UGG charity initiative which has benefited St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Boys and Girls Club
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Joel Heath

Current
President, Teva
Experience
Global Marketing Director, Teva and Simple
President & CEO, Untraditional Marketing, Inc.
Vice President, Vail Tourism and Convention Bureau
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Founder, Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado
Co-Founder, First Descents, an adventure camp for young adults with cancer
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Jake Brandman

Current
President, Sanuk
Experience
Vice President of North American Sales, Teva
Director of Operations, Ahnu Footwear
Director of Sales, Keen Footwear
Director of Sales, Vans
National Sales Manager, Pro-tec
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Jim Van Dine

Current
President, Ahnu and TSUBO
Experience
Founder, Ahnu Footwear
President, Keen Footwear
Vice President of Sales, Vans
Senior Vice President of Sales/Marketing, Deckers
Vice President of Sales/Marketing, Zildjian, Inc.
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Jessica Buttimer

Current
Chief Marketing Officer
Experience
General Manager and Founder, Green Works, Clorox Company
Strategic Business Unit Leader, Clorox Company
Director of Marketing, Clorox Company
Brand Manager, Clorox Company
Brand Manager, Procter & Gamble
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Member, Board of Directors, Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
Volunteer, Hope School District
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Stephen Murray

Current
President of Europe, Middle East and Africa
Experience
Global President, Urban Outfitters
President, VF Action Sports Coalition
President, Vans
Senior Vice President, Vans Europe
Vice President, Reebok International
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Peter K. Worley


Current
President, Deckers Asia-Pacific
Experience
President, Teva
Vice President of U.S. Sales, K-Swiss, Inc.
Vice President of Product Design and Development, K-Swiss
Manager, Reebok International Ltd.
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Affiliations:
Member, Board of Directors, First Descents -a Colorado based non-profit that provides adventure therapy for young adults battling cancer.
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Dave Powers

Current
President, Global Direct to Consumer
Experience
Vice President Global Direct to Consumer, Converse Inc.
Senior Director Direct to Consumer, Europe, Timberland Inc.
Senior Director Global Merchandise Strategy, Timberland Inc.
Global Divisional Merchandise Manager, Gap Inc.
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John A. Kalinich

Current
Vice President, Consumer Direct
Experience
Director of Corporate Licensing, Deckers
Chief Operations Officer, Teva
Audit Senior Associate, Coopers & Lybrand LLP
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Yul Vanek

Current
Vice President, Information Technology
Experience
Consultant, CIO Advisory Services
Vice President IT, Charlotte Russe
Vice President IT, K-Swiss
Director IT, Oakley
Technology Manager, Andersen Consulting (now Accenture)
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Affiliations:
Board Chair, Board of Directors and Chair, Technology Committee, Santa Barbara Zoo
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Mark N. Fegley

Current
Senior Vice President, Supply Chain
Experience
Vice President of Business Improvement, Agility Logistics Corp
New Business/Development Manager, TNT Express Worldwide
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Career Highlights:
Our team implemented a new pick module, which tripled the throughput capabilities for our distribution center. This included physical equipment, systems and processes that improved our capability to ship product to our customers.

Charities:
Our supply chain team volunteers preparing meals at the Santa Barbara Food Bank.

Affiliations:
Member, Institute of Supply Management
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David Lafitte

Current
General Counsel
Experience
Shareholder and Member, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, P.C.
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Member, Board of Trustees, Crane Country Day School
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