Chris Metz Out as Vista Outdoor CEO Ahead of Corporate Split

In a surprise move today, Camp Chef parent Vista Outdoor announced the agreed resignation of CEO Chris Metz. The resignation is effective immediately with Board member Gary McArthur being appointed interim CEO. The reason for the separation given in the press release was the “Board’s loss of confidence in his leadership for reasons not involving financial reporting or internal controls”.

The Chairman of the Vista Board, Michael Callahan, had the following statement on the transition.