LESL - Leslie's Announces Changes to its Board of Directors | Benzinga
Steven L. Ortega Will Retire at Leslie's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
John Strain Assumes Role of Lead Independent Director and Named Chairman-Elect
James Ray, Jr., Lead Independent Director, Steps Down from Board
PHOENIX, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leslie's, Inc. ((", Leslie', s", or the "Company", NASDAQ:LESL) announced today that Steven L. Ortega, Chairman of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), has decided not to seek reelection at Leslie's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in March 2024, marking his retirement from the Board at that time.
Mr. Ortega's retirement follows a tenure with the Company of nearly two decades, during which he played a key role driving Leslie's growth and building its reputation as one of the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brands in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. Mr. Ortega joined Leslie's in 2005 and served in roles of increasing responsibility, including as Chief Executive Officer and President from 2017 to 2020. He has served as Chairman of the Board since 2020 and has overseen numerous transformational business changes during his career.
Mike Egeck, Chief Executive Officer, said, "Steve's tremendous leadership, business acumen and embodiment of our mission has helped shape Leslie's into the ...