Under Armour Inc. has appointed David Gibbs, CEO of Yum! Brands Inc., to its board of directors. Gibbs has led efforts to boost sales for more than 51,000 KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill locations in more than 150 countries, according to a press release.

"We are thrilled to welcome David to our board. His outstanding track record in global brand management, including significant retail and international expertise, and driving shareholder returns will serve as a tremendous resource as we continue to execute on our growth objectives," Kevin Plank, brand chief and executive chairman, Under Armour, said in the release. "Along with these highly relevant skills, he also brings a strong consumer-centric focus and a team-first approach that is lock-step with Under Armour's culture. We look forward to benefiting from David's seasoned perspective and his contributions as we further amplify our offense."

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