Recreational Equipment Names Jerry Stritzke CEO

(RTTNews) - Outdoor gear and apparel retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc., or REI announced the appointment of Jerry Stritzke as the company's president and CEO following an extensive national search.

The company commented that Stritzke most recently served as president and COO for Coach, Inc. (COH), a leading American marketer of fine accessories for men and women.

REI said a CEO Search Committee was chaired by its Board Vice Chair, Cheryl Scott, and included three other board members, including Hamlin. The search was supported by a leading national executive search firm, and Stritzke was selected from an outstanding group of business leaders interested in the REI role.

Coach recently announced Stritzke's resignation, effective September 2, 2013. Stritzke joined Coach in 2008 and prior to joining Coach, Stritzke had an eight-year career with Limited Brands, Inc. Limited Brands is the parent company of retail units that include Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, La Senza, and Henri Bendel, the company noted.