Lululemon Taps Former Nike Senior Exec Heidi O’Neill as New CEO

April 22, 2026

Lululemon Athletica, Inc. has hired former Nike senior executive Heidi O’Neill as its next chief executive officer (CEO). O’Neill will start as CEO and join the Board of Directors, effective September 8. She will be based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

O’Neill succeeds Calvin McDonald, who stepped down, effective January 31, after eight years as CEO amid slowing North American growth and pressure from Lululemon founder and major shareholder, Chip Wilson, and activist investor Elliott Investment Management.

“Heidi is an inspiring leader and proven, consumer-driven brand strategist, with a rare ability to both imagine a new future for a brand and to create the structure and processes to deliver on that vision,” said Marti Morfitt, executive chair of Lululemon’s Board of Directors, in a media release announcing to appointment. “The Board conducted an extensive search to identify the right next leader to propel Lululemon forward. We selected Heidi because of the breadth of her experience, her demonstrated success in delivering breakthrough ideas and initiatives at scale, and her ability to be a knowledgeable change and growth agent. We are excited to have Heidi join Lululemon and bring her strategic and creative vision to the company.” SGB MEDIA