US retailer Boot Barn appoints Chris Bruzzo to board of directors

Boot Barn Holdings, a US-based lifestyle retailer, has announced that Chris Bruzzo, executive vice president, marketing, commercial and positive play of Electronic Arts, has been appointed to its board of directors. With his appointment, the board now consists of nine directors. Bruzzo has more than 15 years of experience working for global consumer brands.

 

“I am very excited to welcome Bruzzo to the board of directors. Bruzzo has extensive knowledge in marketing, brand management, digital strategy and communications. He holds a leadership position at Electronic Arts, and has held previous roles at Starbucks and Amazon.com, all companies known for outstanding brand awareness. His background and expertise will be a wonderful addition to the board and will help Boot Barn further extend its reach across the western and work industry,” Jim Conroy, chief executive officer at Boot Barn, said in a press release.

 

Amongst other roles, Bruzzo previously served as the senior vice president, channel brand management for Starbucks Corporation, vice president, marketing and public relations for Amazon.com, and assistant vice president, communications for Regence Blue Shield. Bruzzo currently serves on the board of directors of Clif Bar & Company. Bruzzo is also the executive sponsor and advocate for Somos EA, Electronic Arts’ Latinx employee resource group, and is a member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association.