The Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our ocean, waves and beaches, announced the addition of Ian Stewart, VP of Marketing at Deckers and former Surfrider Marketing Director, to Surfrider’s Board of Directors as Chair of Marketing.
“Ian has made a significant impact and contribution to Surfrider’s mission of protecting our ocean and coasts,” said Dr. Chad Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation. “We are pleased to have Ian’s world-class talent on our Board of Directors as Chair of Marketing to continue the momentum of Surfrider’s marketing efforts that he helped lead during this past year.”
A brand marketer with 25 years of regional and global experience around the world, Ian most recently served as Marketing Director for the Surfrider Foundation, following the role as head of marketing at Converse. He has also held previous marketing positions at MTV, Coca-Cola, and Ogilvy.
“I’m proud to join Surfrider’s Board of Directors,” said Ian Stewart, VP of Marketing at Deckers. “As a lifelong surfer from Whale Beach in Australia, I’m never far from the ocean, so protecting our connected ocean and waves is always on my mind. It’s great to be able to continue to be part of a leading organization that is making a tangible difference and protecting the ocean and coasts for the future.”
About Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful network. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 500,000 supporters, activists and members, with more than 80 volunteer-led chapters and 70 clubs in the U.S., and more than 450 victories protecting our coasts. Learn more at surfrider.org.
