Arc’teryx Names Nike Veteran Matt Bolte as Chief Merchandising Officer

Matt Bolte, Marissa Pardini, Ben Stubbington Arc'Teryx — Matt Bolte, Marissa Pardini and Ben Stubbington all joined the Arc'Teryx team in late-January. Courtesy of Arc'Teryx

Arc’teryx has made several leadership appointments, including the addition of 17-year Nike veteran Matt Bolte as its chief merchandising officer.

In his new role, Arc’teryx stated Bolte will be responsible for the strategic direction of merchandising, planning, programming and business development across all product categories.

Bolte has had a 35-year career of numerous retail leadership roles. Most recently he was a partner at advisory and innovation lab ThenWhat Inc. Prior to that, he held several positions for more than 17 years at Nike Inc., ending his time with the athletic giant as its vice president of category merchandising for Asia-Pacific/Latin America, according to his LinkedIn.

“Matt’s deep expertise in executing complex, global merchandising strategies and extensive industry experience will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our leadership position in both our technical outdoor and premium apparel businesses,” Arc’teryx chief executive officer Stuart Haselden said in a statement. “Over the past year, the merchandising team has undergone a transformative journey. With Matt’s deep understanding of merchandising and his passion for the Arc’teryx brand, he is an excellent fit for this role.”

Arc’teryx also named Marissa Pardini — whose résumé includes nearly 12 years at Vans — general manager of its high-end clothing brand Veilance. Arc’Teryx stated she will oversee Veilance’s global strategy as general manager, “ensuring alignment with the brand’s mission of delivering precision-engineered apparel for urban environments.”

Pardini, in her second stint with the brand, most recently served as Vans’ chief product and merchandising officer. Her experience also includes stops at The North Face and Bloomingdale’s.

Also, Arc’Teryx appointed Ben Stubbington, who most recently was the senior vice president of design for Lululemon, to Veilance’s creative director role. Stubbington’s résumé also includes stops at Theory, Rogan/Loomstate and Calvin Klein.

“The addition of Marissa and Ben to our Veilance team marks a pivotal moment in our journey as we double down on our commitment to innovation and excellence with this unique line in the Arc’teryx collection,” Haselden said in a statement. “Their combined leadership and innovative thinking will be instrumental in elevating Veilance as a leader in the performance luxury space.”