GoPro (GPRO) shares soared 6.01% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, following the announcement of significant changes to its Board of Directors. The action camera maker appointed Mick Lopez as a new board member and nominated two additional highly qualified candidates for election at the upcoming annual stockholder meeting.
Mick Lopez, a seasoned financial expert with extensive executive experience, has joined GoPro's Board of Directors effective immediately. His background includes leadership roles at prominent companies such as Vista Outdoors, L3 Harris, IBM, and Cisco Systems. GoPro's founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman, expressed enthusiasm about Lopez's strategic and financial governance expertise, which is expected to greatly benefit the company.
In addition to Lopez's appointment, GoPro has nominated Mike Dennison, CEO of Fox Factory Holding Corp., and Emily Culp, Chief Strategy & Brand Officer at BodyHealth.com, LLC, for election to the board at the annual stockholder meeting on June 3, 2025. These nominations bring a wealth of experience in technology, manufacturing, product development, marketing, and global supply chain management, potentially strengthening GoPro's strategic position in the market.
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