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Academy Sports + Outdoors Names Matthew M. Pasch As Chief People Officer

PUBLIC · ASOSep 03, 2026•5 days ago

Position

Executive Vice President

Company

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Matthew M. Pasch
KatySportsFashionRetail

Description

Academy Sports + Outdoors announces the appointment of Matthew M. Pasch to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. He will oversee the company's talent strategy and human resources functions.

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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 269 stores across 18 states. 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, footwear and sports & recreation through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands.

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