Footwear designer Deckers Outdoor Corporation has appointed Zohar Ziv as chief financial officer and executive vice president of Finance & Administration, effective immediately. Mr. Ziv replaces Scott Ash, who previously announced his upcoming resignation as chief financial officer of Deckers, effective March 10, 2006.

Mr Ziv has over 25 years experience in finance and accounting, serving in senior level positions with several large and mid size public and private companies. Most recently, he was chief financial officer with EMAK Worldwide, Inc., a global marketing services firm.

Deckers Outdoor Corporation designs and markets innovative, functional and fashion-oriented footwear, developed for both high performance outdoor activities and everyday casual lifestyle use. The company's products are offered under the Teva, UGG and Simple brand names.