Columbia Sportswear
Portland, United States · E Commerce, Fashion, Financial Services
Columbia Sportswear Company has assembled a portfolio of brands for active lives, making it a leader in the global active outdoor lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment industry. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the Company's brands are today sold in approximately 90 countries. In addition to the Columbia® brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear®, SO
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Portland, United States
- Employees
- 7,426
- Industries
- E Commerce, Fashion, Financial Services
- Status
- Public (COLM)
- Website
- columbia.reit
- Company page
Recent activity at Columbia Sportswear
- : Columbia Sportswear Appoints Joe Vernachio as President of SOREL
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On March 19, 2026, Columbia Sportswear Company entered into a $500 million Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. This unsecured revolving credit facility is intended for working capital and general corporate purposes, which includes a sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. The Credit Facility has a maturity date of March 19, 2031, and interest on borrowings can be based on either SOFR plus an applicable margin or a defined base rate. This arrangement enhances the company's financial flexibility and supports its operational needs.
- : Columbia Sportswear Appoints New Co-Presidents
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): Columbia Sportswear Company has made significant changes to its senior leadership team as part of its succession planning. As of November 12, 2025, Peter J. Bragdon and Joseph P. Boyle have been appointed as co-presidents of the Company. Mr. Bragdon will oversee all international businesses and specific brands including Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and SOREL, while maintaining responsibilities for administrative functions and international distributor sales. Mr. Boyle will lead the Columbia brand, particularly focusing on the recently consolidated North America business. These changes are strategic in enhancing leadership effectiveness and consolidating brand oversight amidst a changing market environment.
- : Columbia Sportswear Partners with Intuitive Machines for Lunar Lander Protection
- : Columbia Sportswear Names Woody Blackford Chief Product Officer, Columbia Brand
- : Columbia Bank Raises A Record $351,611 In Seventh Annual Warm Hearts Winter Drive Benefitting Homeless Shelters
- : Columbia Banking System Announces Completion Of Acquisition Of Bank Of Commerce Holdings
Columbia Sportswear funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Seed | $352K |
Leadership
- Boris Kogan, IT Director of Cloud and Infrastructure Engineering
- Boris Kogan, IT Director of Cloud and Infrastructure Engineering
- Joe Vernachio, President
- Oanh Nguyen, Human Resources Business Partner
- Leon Aubert, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Europe
- Jeff McPike, VP/GM of Korea
- Oanh Nguyen, Senior Human Resources Business Partner
- Leon Aubert, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Europe
- Joseph P. Boyle, President
- Peter J. Bragdon, President
- Woody Blackford, Chief Product Officer
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Employee benefit plans
Columbia Sportswear files 3 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Columbia Sportswear in the news
- Sales share of Columbia Sportswear Company worldwide in 2025, by region - Statista (May 05, 2026)
- Columbia hires ex-Allbirds CEO to lead footwear brand - The Business Journals (Jun 18, 2026)
- Columbia Sportswear trademark lawsuit against Columbia University passes first test - OregonLive.com (May 04, 2026)
- Columbia Sportswear, Adidas, The Ordinary Scoop Top Prizes at 2026 Cannes Lions - WWD (Jun 30, 2026)
- Robert Irwin Takes on 100 Crocodiles in Columbia’s Wildest Product Test Ever - Business Wire (May 12, 2026)
- Columbia Sportswear sends Robert Irwin into the outback with 100 crocodiles - The Drum (May 12, 2026)
- Columbia Sportswear CEO sheds light on impact of tariffs on prices - Fox Business (Dec 04, 2025)
- Jordan Suppliers to Columbia and Under Armour Face US Forced Labor Ban - WWD (Jun 23, 2026)
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About Columbia Sportswear: questions and answers
What does Columbia Sportswear do?
Columbia Sportswear Company has assembled a portfolio of brands for active lives, making it a leader in the global active outdoor lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment industry. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the Company's brands are today sold in approximately 90 countries. In addition to the Columbia® brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear®, SO
Where is Columbia Sportswear headquartered?
Columbia Sportswear is headquartered in Portland, United States.
How many employees does Columbia Sportswear have?
Columbia Sportswear has about 7,426 employees.
Has Columbia Sportswear raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 1 funding event for Columbia Sportswear. The most recent, Seed of $352K, was in Jan 2022.
Who leads Columbia Sportswear?
Joe Vernachio is a President at Columbia Sportswear.
What is the latest news on Columbia Sportswear?
On Jun 17, 2026, Columbia Sportswear Appoints Joe Vernachio as President of SOREL
Is Columbia Sportswear a public company?
Yes. Columbia Sportswear is publicly traded under the ticker COLM.
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