Ian Bickley
CrocsAbout Ian M. Bickley
Independent director since April 2015; age 61; former President, Global Business Development & Strategic Alliances at Tapestry (Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman). Tenure on Crocs board: 10 years; currently serves on Crocs’ Audit Committee and Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Steering Committee; independence affirmed by the Board. Brings 25+ years of global brand building and multi-channel retail experience across fashion and lifestyle categories .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapestry, Inc. (formerly Coach, Inc.) | President, Global Business Development & Strategic Alliances | Jul 2017 – Dec 2018 | Leader/architect of global expansion and multi-brand transformation; >70 countries distribution |
| Coach (Tapestry), International Group | President, International Group | Aug 2013 – Jul 2017 | Global brand development; market/channel strategy |
| Coach International | President | Feb 2006 – Aug 2013 | Oversaw international growth and distribution |
| Coach Japan | President & CEO | Aug 2001 – Feb 2006 | Country leadership; retail expansion |
| Coach Japan | Vice President | 1997 – 2001 | Senior leadership roles building Japan presence |
| Natura & Co. Holding S.A. | Director; Strategy Committee | Apr 2019 – Apr 2023 | Strategy oversight at global beauty/cosmetics company |
| The Body Shop International Limited | Interim CEO and Director | Apr 2023 – Jan 2024 | Transition leadership; subsequent sale to Aurelius; company entered administration Feb 2024 under Aurelius control (post-sale) |
External Roles
| Organization | Ticker | Role | Start Date | Committees/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Bradley | VRA | Director | Nov 2024 | Board service; no committee disclosed in Crocs proxy |
| Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. | BRLT | Director | Jun 2021 | Audit Committee member; Chair, Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee |
| Mycoworks Inc. | Private | Strategic Advisor | Jun 2021 | Alternative materials (Fine Mycelium) advisory role |
Interlock note: Crocs director Beth Kaplan also serves on Brilliant Earth’s board, creating an external board interlock between Crocs directors (Kaplan at BRLT since Oct 2020) .
Board Governance
- Committees: Audit Committee member; Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Steering Committee member (not chair) .
- 2024 meetings: Audit (9); Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (4) .
- Attendance: In 2024, all directors attended at least 75% of Board and relevant committee meetings; all directors at the time attended the 2024 Annual Meeting .
- Independence: Board determined Bickley to be independent under Nasdaq standards .
- Board leadership: Independent Chair; regular executive sessions of independent directors .
Fixed Compensation
| Pay Component (2024–2025 Board Year) | Amount ($) |
|---|---|
| Annual Cash Retainer – Director | 100,000 |
| Committee Member Retainer – Audit | 20,000 |
| Committee Member Retainer – Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability | 10,000 |
| Annual Equity Award – Director | 160,000 |
| FY 2024 Director Compensation (Bickley) | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian M. Bickley | — | 289,855 | 289,855 |
- Elections: For 2024–2025 Board Year, Bickley elected to receive annual retainer in restricted stock rather than cash; RSUs granted June 4, 2024 had grant-date fair value of $148.72/share; restricted stock retainer vests quarterly .
Performance Compensation
| Component | Metrics | Payout/Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Employee Director Equity | None (time-based restricted stock or RSUs) | RSUs may be elected to vest at board departure; no performance metrics for director awards |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Shared Director | Interlock Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Earth (BRLT) | Beth J. Kaplan (Crocs director) | Both serve on BRLT board; Kaplan chairs BRLT Compensation and serves on Nominating & Corporate Governance; Bickley chairs BRLT Nominating & Corporate Governance and sits on Audit |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Global brand building; multi-channel retail; consumer products and branding; supply chain/manufacturing; executive leadership; public board service .
- Crocs Board skill matrix: Public company board service; footwear/retail industry; global business perspective; consumer branding; supply chain/manufacturing; human resources/compensation; independent .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Beneficially Owned | % of Shares Outstanding | Unvested Director Equity Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian M. Bickley | 30,549 | <1% | 438 |
- Ownership guidelines: Directors must hold 5x annual cash retainer (Chair 7.5x); directors have met or are within phase-in period; hedging/pledging prohibited for directors and employees .
Governance Assessment
- Positive signals: Long-tenured independent director with global retail expertise; active committee service (Audit; Sustainability); attendance threshold met; equity-heavy compensation election enhances alignment; robust Board governance (independent chair, executive sessions, clawback, ownership guidelines, no hedging/pledging); strong say‑on‑pay support (98% in 2024) .
- Conflicts/related party: No related person transactions >$120,000 since Jan 1, 2024; independence confirmed; no hedging/pledging permitted .
- Interlocks/time commitments: External board interlock at Brilliant Earth with Crocs director Beth Kaplan; additional commitments at Vera Bradley and BRLT increase time demands but no attendance issues disclosed .
- Background risk note: Served as interim CEO of The Body Shop until its sale; post-sale administration occurred under buyer’s control—contextual reputational consideration, not a Crocs-related party issue .
- Compensation committee practices (environmental context): Independent Compensation Committee; Meridian engaged as independent consultant; no consultant conflicts identified; peer group reviewed annually .