Lululemon names Isabel Ge Mahe to board

By

Jennifer Braun

Published
Nov 9, 2022

Lululemon athletica inc. announced on Tuesday the appointment of Isabel Ge Mahe to serve on its board of directors. 

Ge Mahe has held various roles at Apple since 2008. Currently, she is the vice president and managing director of Greater China, where she leads Apple’s China-based team. She is also recognized for developing new China-specific features for Apple products.

She first joined Apple as vice president of wireless technologies and oversaw the development of cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, location and motion technologies for products across the business. Prior to Apple, she served as vice president of wireless software engineering at Palm and held key managerial positions at other technology-focused organizations.

“Isabel is a seasoned executive with global experience across technology, retail and product development,” said Martha Morfitt, chair of the board. 

“We are excited to welcome Isabel to the Lululemon board of directors and know her breadth of expertise in product development and leadership, as well as her deep knowledge of the business and guests in China will be invaluable as we continue to grow and execute on our international expansion strategy.”

Ge Mahe also serves on the board of directors for Starbucks and was named to Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women list in 2021 and 2022. 

“I am proud to join the Board of lululemon, a purpose-driven company with an exciting vision and opportunity for global growth, including in China,” added Ge Mahe. “I look forward to working with the Company as it continues to build on its momentum and serve more guests around the world.”

Most recently, Lululemon also named Sarah Clark as a new senior vice president to lead the sportwear retailer’s EMEA region.