INDIANAPOLIS–()–The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL), today announced that its Chief
Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary, Gary D. Cohen, will
retire from the company effective March 29, 2012. Cohen will step down
from his role as Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary
effective December 1, 2011, but will remain with the company during a
transition period ending March 29, 2012.
“It is appropriate for me to transition from my leadership role at this
time”
Cohen, 59, has been with The Finish Line, Inc. since 1997, first serving
as General Counsel and later in his current role as Chief Administrative
Officer and Corporate Secretary. During his career with the company,
Cohen assembled its internal legal department, and in his role as
Secretary, he worked with the board of directors as its liaison to
management. Cohen was also one of the original founders of the Finish
Line Youth Foundation and served as President of the non-profit
organization in 2008 and 2009. Most recently, Cohen led the $8.5
acquisition of a chain of 18 specialty running shops operating under
banners such as Greater Boston Running Company, Texas Running Company,
Georgetown Running Company, Princeton Running Company and others.
“Gary has been an integral part of our company’s growth and success,”
said Glenn Lyon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Over the years,
he has served as a trusted legal advisor, insightful liaison to our
board and was part of business development efforts aligned with our
growth strategy. We appreciate his contributions and wish him well as he
moves toward this next chapter of his life.”
“It is appropriate for me to transition from my leadership role at this
time,” Cohen said. “Departing from the company immediately after the
fiscal year is completed allows for an orderly transition of my
responsibilities. I enjoyed my time with the company and look ahead to
pursuing new opportunities moving forward. I wish Finish Line success
with its long-term growth initiatives.”
About Finish Line
Finish Line is a premium retailer of athletic shoes, apparel and
accessories. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Finish Line operates 647
stores in malls across the United States. More than 11,000 Finish Line
sneakerologists help customers each day connect with their sport, their
life and their style. Online shopping is available at http://www.finishline.com/
and mobile shopping is available at m.finishline.com. Follow Finish Line
on Twitter at Twitter.com/FinishLine and “like” Finish Line on Facebook
at facebook.com/FinishLineUSA.