Durham, N.C., Feb. 10, 2020 – Implus Corporation, a leader
in athletic, fitness, and outdoor accessories, has officially announced the
appointment of Michael Polk as Interim Chief Executive Officer. This transition
follows the departure of CEO Seth Richards and President Todd Vore, who are
moving on to pursue other opportunities after over two decades of leadership.
Michael Polk brings a wealth of experience to Implus. Before joining the company, Polk
served as President and CEO of Newell Brands from 2011 to 2019. His extensive
career also includes executive roles at Unilever and Kraft, and he began his
professional journey at Procter & Gamble. This diverse background in the
consumer products sector positions him well to steer Implus through its next phase of growth.
Dave Bordeau, Chairman of the Implus Board of Directors, expressed gratitude towards Richards
and Vore for their significant contributions. “We celebrate their
successes and thank them for their leadership. As we embark on this new
chapter, we are excited to welcome Michael Polk, who we believe will continue
to build on the strong foundation laid by Seth and Todd,” Bordeau stated.
Polk also serves on the Boards of Directors for Colgate-Palmolive Company and Logitech
International. His academic credentials include a Master of Business
Administration from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree in
operations research and industrial engineering from Cornell University. His
appointment as Interim CEO is expected to harness his extensive knowledge and
leadership qualities to further Implus’ mission of promoting healthy and active lifestyles.
“Implus has built a robust portfolio of leading brands,” said Michael Polk. “I look forward to collaborating with
the Implus team to foster growth and innovation within the company.”
Implus’ diverse portfolio includes renowned brands such as Sof Sole®, Balega®, Yaktrax®, and
SKLZ®. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Implus distributes products to
more than 80,000 retail outlets in over 70 countries, underscoring its global
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Find more information about Michael Polk on https://about.me/michaelpolk