IPO Edge hosted a fireside chat at the ICR Conference 2025 with Stuart Haselden, Chief Executive Officer of Arc’teryx, part of Amer Sports, Inc. (NYSE: AS). The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed the brand’s focus on innovation and sustainability, Amer Sports’ structure and Arc’teryx’s role in its portfolio of brands, and more.
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About Stuart Haselden
Fueled by his passion for building diverse, high-performing teams and cultivating leaders at all levels, Stuart Haselden has held senior leadership roles across Away Travel, lululemon, J.Crew, and Saks Fifth Avenue department stores. This passion is central to his business approach, and he sees working shoulder to shoulder with leaders at all levels as critical to building a company’s future success.
Stuart continues this approach in his role as Arc’teryx Chief Executive Officer, which commenced in February 2021. He also brings over 20 years of global experience in retail and vertical premium brands, with knowledge gained from working in countries spanning North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Stuart began his own personal leadership journey as a young cavalry officer in the United States Army, which proved to be a life-shaping experience for him. During this time, he formed deeply ingrained beliefs in the human experience of leadership.
Stuart is humbled to be part of such a great team at Arc’teryx that so closely reflects his own personal values.
About Arc’teryx
Arc’teryx is a Canadian company based in the Coast Mountains, specializing in technical high-performance apparel, outerwear, and equipment. With a design process connected to the real world, Arc’teryx is focused on delivering unrivaled durability and performance in extreme conditions. Since its founding in 1989, Arc’teryx has established itself as an industry leader by consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in technical apparel, driven by a team of problem solvers dedicated to finding new ways to deliver resolved, minimalist designs. Today, Arc’teryx products are distributed across more than 160 branded stores and 2,400 retail locations worldwide.
