Larry Lucchino resigns from Performance Sports BoD

July 12, 2016 - United States Of America

Performance Sports Group Ltd., a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance sports equipment and apparel, has announced that Larry Lucchino has resigned from the Board of Directors of Performance Sports Group, effective immediately.

In April, Lucchino was named chairman of the Jimmy Fund, which supports adult and paediatric cancer care and research at Boston’s Dana-Farber cancer institute. In addition, Lucchino is also the chairman and a member of the ownership group of the Pawtucket Red Sox, the AAA minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.

Bernard McDonell, chairman of the Board, Performance Sports Group said, “I want to personally thank Larry for his contributions to the Board of Directors and to Performance Sports Group. Larry’s deep knowledge of the global baseball industry was a valuable asset to the Company and he played a key role in the official launch of our EASTON brand in the competitive Japanese market.”

Lucchino said, “I am thankful to Performance Sports Group for the opportunity to serve on the Board. However, it is important that I now concentrate my efforts on serving the Jimmy Fund and the Pawtucket Red Sox. Although it was a difficult decision to leave the Board, I have confidence that the Board and management team will drive future success for Performance Sports Group.” (GK)