DURHAM, N.C. – Implus Corporation, a leading provider of athletic, fitness, and outdoor accessories,
has announced the appointment of Michael Polk as
Interim Chief Executive Officer. This move comes as Seth Richards, the current
CEO, and Todd Vore, President, transition their leadership roles to pursue new opportunities. 

The Implus Board of Directors expressed gratitude to Richards and Vore for their significant
contributions to the company’s growth over the past two decades. As they step
down from their positions, they will continue to support Implus as shareholders and friends. 

Implus Corporation is excited to welcome Michael Polk to the team, leveraging his extensive
experience in the consumer products sector. Polk served as President and CEO of
Newell Brands from 2011 to 2019, leading the company through a period of
significant transformation and growth. He has also held key leadership roles at
Unilever and Kraft prior to his time at Newell Brands. 

As an accomplished executive, Michael Polk brings a wealth of expertise in developing and strengthening brands. He
holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and an
undergraduate degree from Cornell University. 

Implus Corporation is home to over 20 well-known brands in various categories, including Sof
Sole®, Balega®, Yaktrax®, SKLZ®, and Spenco®. The company aims to enhance
healthy and active lifestyles by providing innovative products to consumers
worldwide through a vast network of retail outlets. 

With Polk’s strategic leadership, Implus is poised to accelerate its growth and further
solidify its position as an industry leader. The company looks forward to
leveraging his expertise to develop their brands and expand their global footprint. 

About Implus Corporation: 

Implus Corporation is a global leader in athletic, fitness, and outdoor accessories. With a
diverse portfolio of brands, Implus is committed to enhancing healthy and
active lifestyles for consumers worldwide. Headquartered in Durham, North
Carolina, the company distributes its products across more than 70 countries
through a network of over 80,000 retail outlets. Refer to this page for related information. 

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