Dave Dombrow Returns to Under Armour, Named Chief Design Officer
Highly acclaimed innovator to take on expanded role, overseeing design of all footwear, apparel and accessories
BALTIMORE, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour (NYSE: UA, UA.C) announced today that Dave Dombrow, former Under Armour Senior Vice President, Creative Footwear and Accessories, will return to the brand as Chief Design Officer, beginning August 1, 2016. In his newly created role as Chief Design Officer, Dombrow will guide the design of Under Armour's entire collection of footwear, apparel and accessories.
"In his time at Under Armour, Dave played an instrumental role in creating innovative and cutting-edge footwear with international acclaim," said Under Armour founding partner, Kip Fulks. "As Under Armour continues to evolve the key pillars of innovation and design while expanding global growth in all categories, Dave's unique abilities to challenge the status quo and to anticipate the needs of the future athlete are exactly what we need to further our success."
Since he started at Under Armour in 2010, Dombrow has been integral in the growth of Under Armour's footwear category. One of Dombrow's crowning achievements and a never-before-seen manifestation of his unique vision was his co-creation of the UA SpeedForm Apollo, a shoe that utilizes a full-length 4D foam sock liner to conform to your foot's exact shape. The innovative technology was groundbreaking and has been the basis of other shoes to follow.
In addition to his successes in the running shoe space, Dombrow is also the visionary behind the game-changing Curry One, Stephen Curry's first signature shoe. The evolution of the Curry line-up includes the Curry 2 and the Curry 2.5, which have been vital sales drivers for the brand.
"I continue to be humbled and amazed by what we have built together, fueled by the core commitment to innovation and design, as well as the entrepreneurial drive to make all athletes better," said Dombrow. "I can't wait to help create our next chapter."
Mr. Dombrow will assume his new role at Under Armour's headquarters in Baltimore, MD.
About Under Armour
Under Armour (NYSE: UA, UA.C), the originator of performance footwear, apparel and equipment, revolutionized how athletes across the world dress. Designed to make all athletes better, the brand's innovative products are sold worldwide to athletes at all levels. The Under Armour Connected Fitness™ platform powers the world's largest digital health and fitness community through a suite of applications: UA Record, MapMyFitness, Endomondo and MyFitnessPal. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.uabiz.com.
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