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Lululemon Athletica’s
founder Chip Wilson said on Monday he had launched a proxy fight by nominating three independent directors to the company’s board, days after the apparel maker announced the exit of CEO Calvin McDonald.
Lululemon shares have shed nearly half their value this year as the company struggles to find its footing with younger and affluent shoppers, while battling stiff competition from fast-growing newer rivals such as Alo Yoga and Vuori, as well as pressure from activist investor Elliott Management.
Wilson has nominated three director candidates to Lululemon’s board, including former On Running co-CEO Marc Maurer, former ESPN Chief Marketing Officer Laura Gentile and former Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg.
