SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XPEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XPEL), a global provider of protective films and coatings, announced today the appointment of Stacy L. Bogart to its Board of Directors.
Ms. Bogart currently serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Corporate Responsibility at Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading maker of recreational vehicles and marine products. She previously served in senior leadership roles at Polaris Inc., The Toro Company and Honeywell International Inc.
Ms. Bogart also serves as President of the Winnebago Industries Foundation and is part of the senior team responsible for setting the company’s global strategy while also leading all matters related to legal, government relations, product compliance and product safety; overseeing SEC and NYSE compliance, and leading the development and implementation of ESG initiatives across the company. Ms. Bogart has significant experience and expertise in the M&A process, most recently playing an instrumental role in Winnebago Industries’ acquisitions of Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta Boats and playing a key role in post-merger integration activities. While at Polaris she completed and assisted with integrating more than 25 acquisitions, strategic alliances and joint ventures. She holds undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Iowa.
Ryan Pape, President and Chief Executive Officer of XPEL stated, “We are pleased to welcome Stacy to the XPEL Board of Directors. Her extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and related businesses will be invaluable to us as we execute on our plans to continue to grow the business.”
Stacy Bogart commented, “This is an exciting time to join the XPEL board. I look forward to lending my experience and expertise to help drive XPEL’s continued progress and success.”
Ms. Bogart is also a director of the Greater Twin Cities United Way and is a member of the Leadership Council for the Mayo Clinic. Previously she served as a director of the Guthrie Theater, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and was Vice Chair of the Minnesota Zoo Foundation.
About XPEL, Inc.
XPEL is a leading provider of protective films and coatings, including automotive paint protection film, surface protection film, automotive and architectural window films, and ceramic coatings. With a global footprint, a network of trained installers and proprietary DAP software, XPEL is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations by providing high-quality products, leading customer service, expert technical support and world-class training. XPEL, Inc. is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol “XPEL”.
