Stuart Haselden is the current Chief Executive Officer of Arc'teryx Equipment , leading the globally renowned Canadian outdoor brand as part of the Amer Sports Group since February 2021 .
Recognized for his high-performance leadership and strategic brand-building, Haselden brings a 20+ year legacy of global expertise in retail and premium vertical brands from North America , Europe , Asia , and Australia . Early Life and Education Born and raised in the United States , Stuart Haselden earned his BA in Political
Science from Auburn University in 1992 , followed by an MBA in Finance from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business in 1998 . His formative years were marked by service as an Armored Cavalry Officer in the US Army (1992-1996) —an experience that deeply influenced his views on discipline, teamwork, and resilience.
Career Milestones Haselden's career began in strategic planning at Saks Fifth Avenue ( VP Strategic Planning , 1999-2005) , where he developed core leadership and retail industry skills.
He transitioned to J.Crew , serving variously as SVP, Treasurer and then Chief Financial Officer (2006-2015) , navigating the brand through challenging industry cycles. He joined Lululemon Athletica in 2015 , initially as Chief Financial Officer before advancing to COO/EVP, Head of International .
During his tenure , Lululemon doubled its revenue and expanded its global footprint. Haselden was credited with helping recover from product quality crises and infrastructure challenges…
