lululemon athletica has appointed Patrick (PJ) Guido as Chief Financial Officer, effective from 30 April 2018. Mr Guido will report to lululemon's CEO Stuart Haselden. As CFO, he will assume responsibility for the accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax, international finance, investor relations, and treasury functions.

“With an impressive track record at major retail and consumer companies, PJ has deep experience guiding businesses during periods of substantial economic expansion," said Mr Haselden. “Our momentum remains strong and we're thrilled to have PJ join the team and look forward to his important contributions.”

Mr Guido has more than 15 years of experience leading the finance functions of Fortune 500 retail organisations, including VF Corporation, a leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Most recently, during his seven-year tenure at VF Corporation, he served as Treasurer and Vice President of Corporate Development, managing capital allocation strategies, mitigating global financial risk, and executing on multiple strategic initiatives for the company. Previously, Mr Guido served in roles of increasing responsibilities at The Home Depot, Inc. and Saks Incorporated.

“I'm excited to join a brand with such a loyal following and so many untapped opportunities ahead," said Mr Guido. “I look forward to supporting Stuart and the team in delivering on the company's strategic goals and realizing the full global potential of lululemon.”

lululemon athletica is a healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other activities. Working with technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon collaborates with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous research and product feedback.

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