PE-backed Leslie's Poolmart CEO to retire

Lawrence Hayward, chairman and CEO of Leslie's Poolmart, a pool and spa supplies company, will be retiring from his post as CEO as of September 30, 2017. Hayward will remain as chairman of the board. Steven L. Ortega, president and chief operating officer, will succeed Hayward, assuming the CEO post and continuing as president. Leslie's is backed by L Catterton.

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