Deckers' Man Abroad

Goleta-based Deckers Outdoor Corp. named Stephen Murray president of the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa business. He will oversee the company’s subsidiary and distributor businesses, which include the UGG Australia, Teva, Tsubo and Simple Shoes brands. Murray was most recently global president of Urban Outfitters. He has also served as president of VF’s Action Sports Coalition, overseeing the company’s Vans and Reef divisions, and has worked with Reebok International. Murray will work out of Deckers’ EMEA office in Richmond, England.