Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. Appoints John Hazen as Chief Executive Officer

Business Wire

05-05-2025

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BOOT) (the 'Company' or 'Boot Barn') today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John Hazen as Chief Executive Officer ('CEO'), effective May 5, 2025. Mr. Hazen had been serving as the Company's Interim Chief Executive Officer since November 2024.
Peter Starrett, Executive Chairman of Boot Barn, said, 'After a comprehensive search process, the Board unanimously concluded that John is the right leader to drive Boot Barn forward. We believe that his deep industry knowledge, proven track record in digital transformation, and clear vision for the future make him exceptionally qualified for this role. John has already demonstrated strong leadership during his tenure as Interim CEO, and we are confident in his ability to execute our strategic plans and deliver long-term growth."
Mr. Hazen stated, "I am honored and excited to lead Boot Barn as we continue to build on our strong foundation and focus on consistent, long-term growth. Having worked closely with our talented team during the last seven years, and more recently as Interim CEO, I am more confident than ever in our strategic direction and our ability to deliver exceptional value to our customers and stockholders. We will remain focused on our four strategic growth initiatives and delivering the selection and shopping experience our customers count on."
Mr. Hazen brings over 20 years of experience in the apparel and footwear industry to the role. Prior to joining Boot Barn in 2018 as Chief Digital Officer, he served as SVP of Commerce and Subscriptions of Ring from 2017 to 2018 and SVP of Direct to Consumer of True Religion from 2014 to 2017, where he oversaw both brick-and-mortar and digital channels. His extensive career also includes leadership positions at Kellwood, Nike, and Fox Racing. Mr. Hazen holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in management information systems from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec and a master's degree in business administration from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California.
About Boot Barn
Boot Barn is the nation's leading lifestyle retailer of western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company offers its loyal customer base a wide selection of work and lifestyle brands. As of the date of this release, Boot Barn operates 464 stores in 49 states, in addition to an e-commerce channel www.bootbarn.com. The Company also operates www.sheplers.com, the nation's leading pure play online western and work retailer and www.countryoutfitter.com, an e-commerce site selling to customers who live a country lifestyle. For more information, call 888-Boot-Barn or visit www.bootbarn.com.
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