Columbia Sportswear appoints co-presidents; Timothy Boyle stays CEO

Columbia Sportswear Company announcedLeadership changes as part of its succession plans.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Columbia Sportswear Company announcedLeadership changes as part of its succession plans. Effective November 12, 2025, the Board appointed Peter J. Bragdon and Joseph P. Boyle as co-presidents. Bragdon becomes President of the Company, overseeing all international businesses and the Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and SOREL brands, while continuing oversight of certain administrative and international distributor sales functions. Joseph P. Boyle becomes President, Columbia Brand, continuing to lead the Columbia brand, including the North America business consolidated under him in Summer 2025. Both will report to Timothy P. Boyle, who remains Chairman and CEO.

To support the transition, the Board appointed Richelle T. Luther as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, and Jana C. Humble as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective the same date. The company furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1.

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Succession-focused leadership realignment; operational continuity maintained.

Columbia Sportswear named Peter J. Bragdon and Joseph P. Boyle co-presidents, splitting oversight between international/multi-brand (Bragdon) and the Columbia brand/North America (Boyle). Timothy P. Boyle remains Chairman and CEO, preserving top-level continuity while broadening executive capacity.

The appointments formalize an internal succession pathway and clarify brand/geography accountability. Added changes—Richelle T. Luther to EVP, CAO and GC, and Jana C. Humble to SVP, CHRO—support administrative depth.

Impact appears organizational rather than financial in the excerpt. Future disclosures in company filings may specify performance effects of the new structure.

8-K Event Classification

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What leadership changes did COLM announce on November 12, 2025?

The Board appointed Peter J. Bragdon and Joseph P. Boyle as co-presidents, effective November 12, 2025.

Who remains CEO of Columbia Sportswear (COLM) after the changes?

Timothy P. Boyle remains Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

What will Peter J. Bragdon oversee at Columbia Sportswear?

He will oversee all international businesses and the Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and SOREL brands, plus certain administrative and international distributor sales functions.

What are Joseph P. Boyle’s responsibilities after his appointment?

He is President, Columbia Brand, continuing to lead the Columbia brand, including the North America business consolidated under him in Summer 2025.

Which additional executive appointments accompanied the co-president roles?

Richelle T. Luther was appointed EVP, CAO and General Counsel; Jana C. Humble was appointed SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer.

Did COLM provide a press release about these changes?

Yes. A press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

November 12, 2025

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Oregon

000-23939

93-0498284

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

14375 Northwest Science Park Drive

Portland, Oregon 97229

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(503) 985-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

No Change

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

COLM

Nasdaq Global Select Market

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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

As part of its ongoing process to advance its succession plans, Columbia Sportswear Company (the “Company”) has implemented some changes to its senior leadership team. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Peter J. Bragdon and Joseph P. Boyle as co-presidents, effective November 12, 2025. Mr. Bragdon has been appointed President of the Company and will oversee all of the Company’s international businesses, the Mountain Hardwear brand, the prAna brand, and the SOREL brand, while continuing his existing executive oversight of certain administrative and international distributor sales functions. Mr. Joseph P. Boyle has been appointed President, Columbia Brand and will continue to oversee the Company’s Columbia brand, including the North America business, which was recently consolidated under him in Summer 2025. Mr. Bragdon and Mr. Joseph P. Boyle will work together to advance the commercial opportunities of the Company. They will continue to report to Mr. Timothy P. Boyle who will retain the roles of Chairman and CEO of the Company.

Mr. Bragdon has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of the Company since 2015 and originally joined the Company in 1999. In 2017, he assumed oversight of Columbia’s international distributor business. Mr. Bragdon joined the Board of Directors of Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) in 2025. He also serves on the Boards of the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry as well as the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America.

Mr. Joseph P. Boyle joined the Company in 2005 and has served in numerous roles of increasing leadership and responsibility, most recently being promoted to Executive Vice President, Columbia Brand President in 2017. Mr. Boyle is a fourth-generation member of the Company’s founding Boyle family, and the son of Timothy P. Boyle.

To support Mr. Bragdon’s transition, the Board has appointed Richelle T. Luther to the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of the Company and Jana C. Humble has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, both effective November 12, 2025.

ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On November 12, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the senior leadership changes. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

 

99.1			Press Release dated November 12, 2025 (furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 hereof).
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
Dated: November 12, 2025			By:			/S/ JIM A. SWANSON
						Jim A. Swanson
						Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer