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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Columbia Sportswear (COLM)

Columbia Sportswear names Peter Bragdon and Joseph Boyle co-presidents effective Nov. 12

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Columbia Sportswear named Peter J. Bragdon and Joseph P. Boyle as co-presidents effective November 12, 2025, as part of an ongoing succession plan. Timothy P. Boyle remains Chairman and CEO, and both co-presidents will report to him. The filing also appoints Richelle T. Luther and Jana C. Humble to senior legal and human resources roles to support the transition.

Key points

  • Peter J. Bragdon becomes President, overseeing all international businesses and the Mountain Hardwear, prAna and SOREL brands, while keeping administrative and international distributor sales oversight.
  • Joseph P. Boyle becomes President, Columbia Brand, overseeing the Columbia brand including the North America business.
  • Richelle T. Luther is appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, and Jana C. Humble is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, both effective November 12, 2025.
  • Timothy P. Boyle retains the roles of Chairman and CEO; the co-presidents continue to report to him.

The filing

CompanyColumbia Sportswear (COLM)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 12, 2025, 8:45 AM ET
Accession number0001050797-25-000162

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:39 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on November 12, 2025.

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