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Gert Boyle’s daughter Sarah Bany leaves Columbia Sportswear board

Columbia Sportswear Company has announced that Sarah A. Bany, a longtime director of the company has decided to step down effective immediately, in order to focus on administering Gert Boyle’s estate. “It has been my great honour to serve as a director of Columbia Sportswear since 1988,” said Bany in a statement, adding, “However, as I am now...

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Columbia Sportswear Chairwoman Gert Boyle passes away at 95

Gert Boyle, the chairwoman of Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear Co., has passed away at age 95. Boyle led the outdoor apparel company for half a century. Columbia Sportswear said, "Our 'One Tough Mother' held many jobs at Columbia, from seamstress of the first fishing vest to President to advertising icon. Her sharp wit and wisdom helped propel...