Media Statement: Jerry Stritzke resigns as REI CEO; Eric Artz named interim CEO
SEATTLE – At an employee meeting at REI headquarters, REI Board Chair Steve Hooper announced this morning that Jerry Stritzke, President and CEO, has resigned and will be leaving the co-op on March 15, 2019. REI Chief Operating Officer Eric Artz will take on the role of interim CEO, effective immediately.
Name: Jerry Stritzke
Continent: North America
Country: USA
Company: Recreational Equipment, Inc.
Position: CEO & President
Reason: Resigned
Replaced By: Eric Artz
Announcement Date: February 11, 2019, 11:00pm
Resignation Date: February 11, 2019, 11:00pm
Source 1: https://www.rei.com/blog/rei-news/jerry-stritzke-resigns-as-rei-ceo-eric-artz-named-interim-ceo
Source 2: https://gearjunkie.com/rei-new-ceo-eric-artz