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Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Promotion of Carl Ford To Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Jul 11, 2023•over 2 years ago

Company

Academy Sports + Outdoors

KatyRetail

Description

Academy Sports + Outdoors, Inc. today announced that Carl Ford has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 12, 2023, succeeding Michael Mullican, who recently transitioned to President. In his new role, Mr

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Company

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Location

Katy, Texas, United States

About

Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to more than 300 stores across 21 states and counting. Academy's mission is to provide "Fun for All" and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy's product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands.

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