Legal & distress·October 15, 2026 at 1:33 PM EDT·1 source
Pool Supplier Leslie’s to Name New CEO Upon Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Exit
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Legal & distress
What happened
- Leslie’s plans to name Steven L. Ortega as chief executive upon exiting Chapter 11 protection.
- The planned appointment was disclosed in a press release, according to Bloomberg.
Why it matters
The leadership change is relevant to restructuring, credit and corporate-finance professionals assessing Leslie’s path out of bankruptcy.
What to watch. Leslie’s exit from Chapter 11 protection and the planned CEO appointment.
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bankruptcy
Leslie’s Inc.
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