Lululemon confirms Heidi O’Neill named as new CEO

lululemon (LULU) athletica “announced that, following a comprehensive search process, the company’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved the appointment of industry veteran Heidi O’Neill as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer. Ms. O’Neill will start as CEO and join the Board effective September 8, 2026, and will be based in Vancouver. Ms. O’Neill brings more than three decades of experience across performance apparel, footwear, and sport, with a strong track record of driving disruptive change and growth at scale through product innovation, digital transformation, and powerful brand connection. During her career at Nike (NKE), Inc., she helped grow the company from a $9+ billion business to a $45+ billion global leader. She played a central role in overseeing the company’s product pipeline, brand voice, and operations, as well as in shaping its connection with consumers and athletes worldwide.”