Global Sports, Inc. Appoints Jordan M. Copland As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. (NASDAQ: GSPT), an Internet company that develops and operates the online businesses of leading sporting goods retailers and Internet companies, announced today that Jordan M. Copland has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Copland will oversee all financial operations and human resources for Global Sports. Mr. Copland will report to Global’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rubin and will be a member of the company’s executive committee.
Mr. Copland joins Global Sports from Virgin Entertainment Group, Inc., where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Virgin’s U.S.-based Megastore and global e-Commerce businesses. While at Virgin, Mr. Copland oversaw finance, administration, and technology for this off-line and on-line entertainment retailer. In addition to his role in the launch of the Virginmega.com Web site, Mr. Copland developed strategic partnerships and secured equity stakes in multiple Internet ventures as a component of Virgin Group Chairman Richard Branson’s world wide web strategy.
Previously, Mr. Copland held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility within The Walt Disney Company. Most recently Mr. Copland was Vice President of Finance and Planning for the Disney Consumer Products division, and was responsible for all strategic, financial, and capital planning for the subsidiary. He has also held various leadership and management positions within several divisions of the worldwide entertainment company, including the Disney Publishing Group, Disney Consumer Products Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Walt Disney Records.
Mr. Copland received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and a M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business.
Commenting on the appointment of Jordan M. Copland, Mr. Rubin stated, “Jordan has tremendous experience in leading financial teams and providing strategic direction to growing, dynamic organizations. I’m extremely pleased to have someone of Jordan’s caliber become a significant member of our team here at Global.”
Mr. Copland stated, “I am looking forward to working with Michael and the entire group at Global Sports. Global’s revolutionary business model and impressive team of strategic partners make this an unparalleled opportunity to help solidify the company’s leadership position within the Internet sporting goods category.”
Global Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSPT) (http://www.globalsports.com) is an e-Tail company that operates under exclusive long-term agreements the Internet businesses of leading sporting goods retailers and Internet companies, including The Sports Authority (http://www.TheSportsAuthority.com), The Athlete’s Foot (http://www.TheAthletesFoot.com), Sport Chalet (http://www.SportChalet.com), MC Sports (http://www.MCSports.com), Dunham’s Sports (http://www.DunhamsSports.com), Oshman’s Sporting Goods (http://www.Oshmans.com), and Healtheon/WebMD (http://store.WebMD.com). On July 23, 1999 SOFTBANK Capital Partners LP invested $80 million into Global Sports, Inc. Global Sports, Inc. shares are included in the Russell 2000 index.
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Media Contact:
Dana Stein Grosser
Director of Corporate Communications
Global Sports, Inc.
(610) 491-7000
grosserd@globalsports.com
Investor Contact:
Michael R. Conn
Senior Vice President Strategic Development
Global Sports, Inc.
(610) 491-7000
connm@globalsports.com
