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Lululemon Names Former Nike Executive O’Neill Its Next CEO

Heidi O’Neill, who was most recently Nike Inc.’s president of consumer, product and brand, will take over as permanent CEO on Sept. 8.
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While at Nike, Heidi O’Neill was considered to be an internal prospect to replace former CEO John Donahoe. (Courtesy of Nike)

Lululemon Athletica Inc. named Heidi O’Neill its new chief executive officer on Wednesday as the athletic retailer looks to move beyond a turbulent period of slowing growth and investor unrest.

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