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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001050797-25-000162"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "COLM"
cik: "0001050797"
company_name: "COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO"
filed_at: "2025-11-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T20:51:02.054612+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Columbia Sportswear appoints Bragdon and Boyle as co-presidents in succession plan

## Summary
- Peter J. Bragdon named President overseeing international, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, SOREL brands.
- Joseph P. Boyle named President, Columbia Brand, overseeing North America business.
- Both report to Chairman & CEO Timothy P. Boyle, who remains in his roles.
- Richelle T. Luther appointed EVP, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel; Jana C. Humble named SVP & Chief HR Officer, both effective Nov 12, 2025.
- Leadership changes are part of ongoing succession planning; effective Nov 12, 2025.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001050797-25-000162
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: COLM
- cik: 0001050797
- company_name: COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO
- filed_at: 2025-11-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050797/000105079725000162/0001050797-25-000162-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050797/000105079725000162/colm-20251112.htm

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