Canada Goose appoints new design chief

14/08/2019
Outdoor brand Canada Goose has appointed Woody Blackford as vice president of design and merchandising. He will join the company later this year and will oversee its focus on expanding its product categories, including into footwear, and increasing its innovation. 

He takes over responsibility from Lee Turlington, who is leaving his role as Canada Goose’s chief product officer. 

Mr Blackford is an experienced apparel industry figure. He was most recently vice president of global design and innovation at Columbia Sportswear.