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Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to Step Down as Board Names Interim Co-Leaders and Begins Search

The board has opened a CEO search to help reset strategy in its weakening U.S. business.

Overview

  • McDonald will exit Jan. 31, 2026 and remain a senior adviser through March 31, with SEC filings noting a $3.05 million separation payment plus additional severance and a bonus.
  • CFO Meghan Frank and CCO AndrĂ© Maestrini will serve as interim co-CEOs, and chair Marti Morfitt becomes executive chair as a leading search firm is engaged to find a permanent CEO.
  • Third-quarter revenue rose 7% to $2.57 billion, with Americas revenue down 2% and international up 33% as comparable sales in the Americas fell 5%.
  • Lululemon raised its profit outlook and expanded its share repurchase program by $1 billion, and the stock climbed roughly 10% in extended trading.
  • Founder Chip Wilson remains publicly critical and, according to reports, has explored a potential proxy fight.