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Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul

Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.
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Wilson’s missive is the latest salvo in a years-long pressure campaign following his resignation as chairman and departure from the board over a decade ago. (Shutterstock)

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