Leslie's appoints John Hartmann as independent board director

Leslie's Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL) appointed John Hartmann as an independent director to its board of directors, effective January 7, 2026, according to a company statement. The appointment expands the board from eight to nine members.

Hartmann will serve as a Class III Director and stand for election at the company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. He brings nearly 25 years of retail leadership experience across home improvement and home furnishings industries.

The Phoenix-based pool and spa care retailer noted that Hartmann has experience as a C-suite executive at both public and private companies. His previous roles include CEO of Ascend Wellness Holdings, COO of Bed Bath & Beyond, President of buybuy Baby, and CEO of True Value. He also spent seven years at Home Depot and its subsidiary HD Supply, serving as Chief Operating Officer for HD Supply Electrical and Plumbing/HVAC.

Hartmann currently serves on the board of Boyd Group Services (NYSE: BGSI / TSX: BYD) and previously served on boards of Franchise Resource Group, Ascend Wellness Holdings (OTC: AAWH), HD Supply, and AmeriGas.

"John brings decades of executive experience and a proven track record leading large-scale turnarounds and transformations," said John Strain, Leslie's Chairman of the Board.

Leslie's operates approximately 950 physical locations and a digital platform, serving residential customers and pool professionals nationwide. The company was founded in 1963.

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