DURHAM, N.C. – Implus Corporation, a leading provider of athletic and outdoor
accessories, has announced the appointment of Michael B. Polk as Interim Chief
Executive Officer. This leadership transition comes as Seth Richards, the
former CEO, and Todd Vore, the former President, step down to pursue new opportunities.
Under the guidance of Richards and Vore, Implus Corporation experienced significant growth over
the past two decades. As they move on, the company looks to Polk to lead them
into the next phase of expansion and development. Michael Polk, who currently serves as an Advisory Director
at Berkshire Partners, brings a wealth of experience in the consumer products
sector to his new role.
With an impressive career that includes past leadership positions at Newell Brands, Unilever,
Kraft, and Procter & Gamble, Michael Polk
is well-equipped to drive Implus Corporation’s growth and strengthen its brand portfolio. He holds
a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and an
undergraduate degree in operations research and industrial engineering from Cornell University.
Implus Corporation, based in Durham, North Carolina, is home to over 20 brands in various
categories such as footwear accessories, hosiery, specialty running, outdoor,
fitness, and medical products. The company distributes its innovative and
quality products to more than 80,000 retail outlets worldwide.
With Polk at the helm, Implus Corporation is poised to continue its mission of enhancing healthy
and active lifestyles by providing innovative products to consumers globally. Read
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Learn more about Michael Polk on https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-polk-7224228