Accessories company Fossil Group has appointed William Chiasson to its board of directors, effective Aug. 28. He also will serve on the audit committee.

Chiasson has served as chairman of the board for educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises since 2011. He also served as CEO for LeapFrog from 2010 to 2011 and as executive vice president and CFO from 2004 to 2010.

Since 2012, Chiasson has served as a member of the board of infant care products company The Ergobaby Carrier, and served as interim CEO from 2012 to 2013.

Previously, Chiasson was senior vice president and CFO at Levi Strauss from 1998 until 2003. Earlier in his career, he served in various roles at Kraft Foods, most recently as senior vice president of finance and information technology.

Chiasson's appointment increases the board's size to 11 members, including eight independent directors.