Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to Step Down
Calvin McDonald, the CEO of Lululemon, is going to leave his job next month.
Chip Wilson, who started Lululemon but is now not involved, has been talking to investors and advisers.
He's not happy with how the company is being run, especially the marketing.
It's not clear if McDonald's leaving will change Wilson's plans.
Wilson might try to make big changes in the company, but we don't know for sure yet.
Calvin McDonald, CEO of Lululemon, will step down next month.
Estranged founder Chip Wilson has been meeting investors and advisers.
Wilson has been critical of the company's marketing strategy and direction.
It is unclear whether McDonald's exit will affect Wilson's plans.
Wilson has been exploring the possibility of launching a proxy fight.
- Who
- Calvin McDonald, CEO of Lululemon, and Chip Wilson, estranged founder
- What
- Calvin McDonald is stepping down as CEO of Lululemon
- When
- Next month
- Where
- Lululemon's headquarters
- Why
- Unspecified, but Chip Wilson has been critical of the company's marketing strategy and direction
- CEO
- Calvin McDonald
- Company
- Lululemon
- Departure Date
- Next month
- Estranged Founder
- Chip Wilson
- Potential Proxy Fight
- Yes, Wilson has been meeting investors and advisers
- Wilson's Criticism
- Marketing strategy and company direction