8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

_________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 16, 2014

DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-22446     95-3015862

(Commission File Number)    (IRS Employer Identification No.)

250 Coromar Drive, Goleta, California    93117

(Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (805) 967-7611

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(d)    Appointment of New Director

On September 16, 2014, at a meeting of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Deckers Outdoor Corporation (the "Company"), the Board appointed Bonita C. Stewart to serve on the Board and the Corporate Governance Committee of the Board until the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified. There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Stewart and any other persons pursuant to which she was elected to serve on the Board.

In connection with the appointment of Ms. Stewart to the Board, she will enter into the Company's standard form of indemnification agreement providing for indemnification and advancement of expenses to the fullest extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 2, 2008.

In addition, Ms. Stewart shall receive compensation in accordance with the terms of the Company's standard compensation policy for non-employee directors, which was disclosed in the Company's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 30, 2014.

A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Stewart as a director of the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01    Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits. The following exhibit is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated September 17, 2014, issued by the Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 17, 2014
	Deckers Outdoor Corporation
	/s/ David E. Lafitte
	David E. Lafitte, General Counsel

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated September 17, 2014, issued by the Company.

EX-99.1

Company Contact: Linda Pazin

VP, Investor Relations & Communications

(805) 967-7611

DECKERS BRANDS APPOINTS BONITA C. STEWART TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Seasoned Google Executive Brings Expertise in Interactive Marketing, Brand Development and Operational Management

Goleta, California (September 17, 2014) -- Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today announced the appointment of Bonita C. Stewart to the Company’s Board of Directors. Ms. Stewart brings a wealth of experience to Deckers spanning interactive marketing and brand development, as well as financial and operational management.

“We are very pleased to welcome Bonita to the Deckers Board, said Angel Martinez, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors for Deckers. “I’m very confident that we will benefit from her knowledge and experience in building and supporting major brands, and in driving innovation through interactive and multi-channel marketing platforms. She has a proven track record of managing large and growing organizations in highly competitive and dynamic industries. We look forward to tapping her expertise as we continue to execute our Omni-Channel strategy, grow our brands and expand our Direct-to-Consumer footprint globally.”

“Deckers has evolved into a dynamic and innovative organization, growing from its roots in outdoor footwear into a global multi-channel, lifestyle brand company,” said Ms. Stewart. “This is a very exciting time for Deckers and I look forward to playing a role in helping the Company further strengthens its ability to deliver seamless shopping experiences and build on its direct connection with consumers.”

Bonita C. Stewart is currently Vice President, Partner Business Solutions, Americas at Google, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL). She is currently responsible for Google’s monetization strategies for advertisers and publishers across all verticals. She’s held senior sales management positions at Google dating back to 2006. Previously, she was responsible for strategy and business plan development for Google’s automotive, finance, and travel verticals, spanning more than 600 accounts. From 2002 to 2006, Ms. Stewart worked for DaimlerChrysler AG, where she was Director, Chrysler Group, Interactive Communications, and prior to that, Director, Chrysler Brand Communications. Before joining DaimlerChrysler, she was Co-Founder, President and Chief Operating Officer for Nia Enterprises LLC, which provides research and tools targeting the African-American women’s market. From 1993 to 2000, she served in various senior marketing management roles at Chrysler Corporation, including Director, Global Dodge Car and Minivan Market Plans and Manager, Consumer Strategies. She began her career in 1979 at IBM Corporation, where she served in various financial and marketing management positions. She received an MBA from Harvard University in 1983 and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Howard University in 1979. Among other associations, she serves on the National Advisory Council, Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Museum and Board Member, Harvard Business School Club of New York City.

About the Company

Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes UGG®, I HEART UGG®, Teva®, Sanuk®, TSUBO®, Ahnu®, MOZO®, and HOKA ONE ONE®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, 126 Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.