Academy Sports adds three directors, including Michael Dastugue to Audit Committee
Academy Sports and Outdoors expanded its board from ten to twelve directors and appointed Michael Dastugue, Shannon Hennessy, and Clay Johnson as independent Class II directors, effective December 1, 2025. Mr. Dastugue also joined the Audit Committee, and the company says the new directors add expertise in finance, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence.
Key points
- Board size increased from ten to twelve directors effective December 1, 2025
- Michael Dastugue, 61, former CFO of Walmart US and Hanesbrands, also joins the Audit Committee
- Shannon Hennessy, 47, is CEO of Habit Burger & Grill; Clay Johnson, 55, was Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Yum! Brands
- New directors' initial terms expire at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
The filing
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