Finish Line Appoints Faisal Masud to Board of Directors

Finish Line, an athletic retailer focusing on primarily footwear, has appointed Faisal Masud to its board of directors. Masud, chief technology officer for Staples, brings a wealth of knowledge from his past experience in retail and e-commerce companies such as Groupon, Willams-Sonoma, eBay and Amazon.com.

“With his technology expertise across enterprise systems, Faisal will bring key insight to Finish Line’s board as we move through the ever-changing retail environment,” said Glenn Lyon, chairman of Finish Line's board of directors. “Faisal has held several roles at leading consumer-focused brands that have positioned him at the intersection of technology and the retail experience. He will be integral in assisting us with our long-term strategies related to e-commerce and online merchandise channels and maximizing value for our shareholders.”

“I look forward to furthering the impact and direction of the company’s unique, personalized customer experience through its social, mobile and in-store engagement," Masud said in a company press release. "I’m proud to be associated with a brand dedicated to providing industry-leading innovation.”