Robert McKnight

Robert McKnight is the Co-Founder and serves as Chairman at Quiksilver. He also serves as a Board Member at Opkix. He co-founded Quiksilver in 1976. McKnight served as Chairman of the Board from 1976 until January 2013 and was reappointed Chairman in March 2015. He also served as our Executive Chairman from January 2013 to October 2014. McKnight served as Chief Executive Officer from August 1991 to January 2013. He also served as our President from 1979 through July 1991 and from February 2008 to January 2013. McKnight received a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. McKnight also serves on the board of directors of Jones Trading Institutional Services, LLC, a private company. As co-founder of Quiksilver, McKnight is uniquely qualified to serve on our board. McKnight's particular knowledge of the action sports industry and his long tenure of service to the Company provide an essential contribution to our board's discussions regarding brand building opportunities and important growth strategies.