# Mike Dennison

> Michael C. Dennison is a manufacturing and consumer-products executive who led Fox Factory from June 2019 until October 2026. He previously held senior roles at Flex and Arrow Electronics, and his Fox tenure included manufacturing expansion, revenue growth and the acquisition and subsequent sale of Marucci Sports. His board roles include GoPro and K&N Filters.

- **Role:** Director at GoPro; Chairman of the Board at K&N Filters
- **Organizations:** Fox Factory (former CEO and director), Flex (former executive), Arrow Electronics (former regional director), GoPro, K&N Filters, Solo Brands (former director)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Oregon State University
- **Known for:** Led Fox during an expansion to $1.6025 billion in annual sales in fiscal 2022., Oversaw Fox during the opening of its Gainesville, Georgia manufacturing facility in 2020., Appointed to GoPro’s board in June 2025.

## Career timeline

- **1989** — Earned a BA in liberal arts at Oregon State University.
- **Before 1999** — Regional director at Arrow Electronics in New York.
- **1999** — Joined Flex, later leading procurement, global supply chain and consumer businesses.
- **2018-02** — Joined Fox Factory’s board, effective February 23.
- **2018-08** — Joined Fox as president of its Powered Vehicles Group.
- **2019-06** — Succeeded Larry Enterline as Fox CEO on June 29.
- **2022-05** — Joined Solo Brands’ board; served until March 2026.
- **2023-11** — Fox acquired Marucci’s parent at a $572 million enterprise value.
- **2024** — Became chairman of K&N Filters’ board.
- **2025-06** — Joined GoPro’s board effective June 3.
- **2026-09** — Fox sold Marucci at a $225 million enterprise value.
- **2026-10** — Stepped down as Fox CEO; board resignation effective October 15; Doug Grimm became interim CEO October 16.

## Achievements

- Led Fox during an expansion to $1.6025 billion in annual sales in fiscal 2022.
- Oversaw Fox during the opening of its Gainesville, Georgia manufacturing facility in 2020.
- Appointed to GoPro’s board in June 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Fox announced a CEO transition October 16. Dennison resigned from the board October 15 and remained employed while transition terms were discussed, according to the filing.
- **2026-09** — Fox completed the $225 million enterprise-value sale of Marucci; the $200 million closing cash proceeds were applied to debt reduction.
- **2026-03** — His service on Solo Brands’ board ended.
- **2025-06** — GoPro announced his appointment to its board, effective June 3.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-dennison-03319561
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/iammikedennison

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