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Leslie's expands board to nine; appoints John Hartmann as independent director
Leslie's, Inc.
- Board increased from eight to nine members; Hartmann appointed Class III director effective Jan 7, 2026.
- Hartmann brings ~25 years retail leadership; former CEO of Ascend Wellness, COO of Bed Bath & Beyond, CEO of True Value.
- Hartmann currently serves on Boyd Group Services (NYSE: BGSI) board, including Audit and People Culture & Compensation Committees.
- He will stand for election at the 2026 Annual Meeting; no committee assignments at this time.
- Hartmann's compensation follows standard non-employee director terms per 2025 proxy statement.