Executive changes

  • Beyond Yoga
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    Beyond Yoga announces leadership changes, prepares for expansion

    2024-01-22T16:25:00Z

    Michelle Wahler, the co-founder of Beyond Yoga, a Los Angeles-based athleisure apparel brand owned by Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.), announced that she will be stepping down as CEO. Nancy Green, former CEO and president of Athleta, will succeed her to support the brand’s continued growth and expansion within LS&Co.’s ...

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    A review of pro golf’s pending big deal

    2024-01-17T15:11:00Z

    According to Front Office Sports, the CEOs of two major golf leagues are stepping down, namely Keith Pelley of the DP World Tour (the former European Tour) and Martin Slumbers of the R&A, the sport’s governing body in the UK and operator of the Open Championship. Pelley will be replaced ...

  • Erin Sprague, new CEO of POW
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    Sprague becomes new CEO of POW

    2024-01-17T15:11:00Z

    After unanimous board approval, POW’s previous Board Chair steps in to the role of the organization’s CEO.

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    Campion to leave Nike after 17 years, joins UCLA

    2024-01-13T09:40:00Z

    Nike’s current Managing Director of Strategic Business Ventures, Andrew Campion, is planning to leave the company on April 5, according to a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Campion, who has worked at Nike for 17 years, stepped into this very role in May last year. ...

  • Under Armour
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    New CPO, President of Americas at Under Armour

    2024-01-13T09:34:00Z

    Under Armour (UA) has appointed Yassine Saidi as Chief Product Officer and Kara Trent, the current Managing Director for the company’s EMEA region, as President of the Americas. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Saidi has previously held positions at both Adidas and Puma. According to UA, he brings ...

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    Founder of Snipes steps down as CEO

    2024-01-12T14:27:00Z

    Sven Voth, the founder of sneaker specialist Snipes SE, is handing over his position as CEO to Dennis Schröder, who has been the company’s General Manager since April 2023. Schröder will immediately assume responsibility for the business of the internationally operating sneaker and streetwear retailer. Voth will remain with the ...

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    Uvex Sports Group with new executive management

    2024-01-03T10:58:00Z

    Source: Uvex Sports Group Patrick Hebling (left) and Patrick Angeletti (right) The Uvex Sports Group with its brands Uvex, Alpina and Hiplok appointed a new management duo on Jan. 1, 2024. Patrick Hebling and Patrick Angeletti have joined the management board as CEO and CFO/COO, respectively. ...

  • Farfetch
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    Alibaba’s president steps down from Farfetch board

    2023-12-07T17:54:00Z

    J. Michael Evans, President and board member at Alibaba, has resigned from the board of directors at Farfetch, according to a company filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Farfetch qualifies the resignation as being “in furtherance of the arm’s length commercial relationship” it has maintained with Alibaba ...

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    Three new independent directors for HanesBrands

    2023-11-17T12:44:00Z

    HanesBrands has appointed three new independent directors to its Board of Directors. Colin Browne, Natasha Chand and John Mehas will take on the new roles, effective immediately. With these appointments, the company’s board will temporarily expand to 13 directors before returning to 10 directors effective at the 2024 annual meeting ...

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    Nike Inc. makes executive changes to help "reimagine sport for the next generation of athletes"

    2023-11-15T06:59:00Z

    Nike Inc. announced on Nov. 14 leadership changes that “will continue to build on its strong momentum and deep commitment to serving athletes with product innovation, design excellence, and powerful storytelling while imagining the future of sport and serving consumers at speed and scale.” Reorganization of innovation and design teams ...

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    Sweet Protection and Kari Traa are realigning in Central Europe

    2023-11-13T14:35:00Z

    The Norwegian sportswear and equipment company Active Brands is realigning its activities in Central Europe. The focus is on the two main brands Sweet Protection and Kari Traa in the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) market. The aim of Active Brands’ reorganization is to offer existing and new retail partners ...

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    Elevate Outdoor Collective fills further key positions

    2023-11-13T12:33:00Z

    Elevate Outdoor Collective (EOC) announced some new additions and changes to its team around the group’s 12 brands (K2 Skis, K2 Snowboarding, Marker, Dalbello, Völkl, Ride Snowboards, Line Skis, BCA, Atlas Snow Shoe Co, Tubbs Snowshoes, Madshus and K2 Skates). The first set of staff changes have been made in ...

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    Puma appoints A$AP Rocky as Creative Director for F1 partnership

    2023-10-23T15:31:00Z

    Source: Ryo Sato A$AP Rocky, Puma x F1 Creative Director Earlier this year, Puma announced a long-term partnership with Formula 1 (F1), becoming the exclusive licensee and on-track retailer at all races. Now, Puma and music artist, creative and designer A$AP Rocky officially announced a long-term creative ...

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    Peloton appoints new Australian GM

    2023-10-19T12:41:00Z

    Source: Peloton Kathryn Carter, new General Manager for Australia Peloton has appointed Kathryn Carter as General Manager for Australia. Carter will be responsible for growing and managing Peloton’s business in the country, overseeing various functions, including retail, operations, marketing and communications, and business partnerships. Carter replaces former ...

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    Reebok Basketball puts star power in its C-suite

    2023-10-13T06:05:00Z

    Source: Reebok Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal Former star NBA center Shaquille O’Neal has become the first ”President Reebok Basketball.” Another NBA star, Allen Iverson, will be serving as Vice President Reebok Basketball. O’Neal will be focused on player recruitment and business development, Iverson on player recruitment and such ...

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    Pentland Brands restructures product and marketing management

    2023-10-06T13:42:00Z

    Pentland Brands announced that within its product & marketing management, Simon Breckon has been named Senior Vice President for Speedo, Jack Richardson Senior Vice President for Ellesse, Kickers and Mitre, and Luke Doddrell Senior Vice President for Canterbury. Source: Pentland Brands Simon Breckon, Jack Richardson and Mitre, and ...

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    New trio at Schanner’s helm

    2023-09-11T10:57:00Z

    German company Schanner Eishockeyartikel GmbH + Co KG has expanded its management to three members on May 1, 2023. The long-standing employees Jan Otto and Mathias Angele have since been managing the company for hockey, ice skating and fun sport equipment together with CEO and sole shareholder Marc Meier. Schanner ...

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    Decathlon Germany's boss promoted to run Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe

    2023-08-30T12:19:00Z

    Decathlon, the sporting goods manufacturer and retailer with headquarters in France, has appointed André Weinert as its new CEO for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. With immediate effect, the former CEO of Decathlon Germany thus assumes responsibility for 17 countries in which Decathlon is represented. Source: Decathlon ...

  • WFSGI
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    WFSGI announces leadership change

    2023-08-03T12:00:00Z

    After 16 years, Robbert De Kock, President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI), has decided to pass the baton to a new leader. The WFSGI Board of Directors appointed Emma (Mason) Zwiebler as interim CEO, effective Nov. 1, 2023. Source: ...

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    Puma maintains full-year guidance despite challenging market as Q2 sales tick up 6%

    2023-07-26T16:51:00Z

    Puma confirmed its guidance for the full year and hinted at a possible upgrade after sales in the second quarter rose by a reported 5.9 percent compared to the year earlier, or 11.1 percent in local currencies, to reach €2,121 million. It also indicated it would be able to adjust ...