That are the most important people for the sporting goods industry – Page 9

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    New Adidas Eyewear sales specialist for DACH

    2023-06-15T09:24:00Z

    Eyewear manufacturer Marcolin announced the hiring of Richard Schott as the new Sales Specialist for Adidas Eyewear in the Germany, Austria and Switzerland region. Schott has more than 30 years of experience in the sports industry, from retail to purchasing to sales. For the past 23 years, he has been ...

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    Puma moves global marketing from Boston to Herzogenaurach

    2023-06-14T10:04:00Z

    Source: Puma Richard Teyssier Puma is relocating its global marketing organization from the U.S. to its headquarters in Germany in line with the implementation of its strategic priorities. Richard Teyssier, currently Regional General Manager Europe, will lead the department as the company’s new Global Brand & Marketing ...

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    Superfeet welcomes former Nike executive as new CEO

    2023-06-14T07:33:00Z

    Washington state-based insole manufacturer Superfeet has named Trip Randall as its new CEO. Randall has more than 23 years of experience in the footwear market and has held various positions at Nike, including Vice President and General Manager of Nike Running in North America, Global Vice President and General Manager ...

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    POC with new Head of Sales EMEA

    2023-06-14T07:32:00Z

    Source: POC Oliver Coxhead POC, the manufacturer of snow sports and cycling helmets, goggles, protective equipment and apparel founded in Sweden in 2005, continues to expand its presence in key markets, adding important roles to its European and international sales organization. Oliver Coxhead, the current Country Manager ...

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    Wolverine Worldwide appoints new Global Brand President for Sweaty Betty

    2023-06-13T07:53:00Z

    Source: Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Melissa Mullen Melissa Mullen has been named Global Brand President of Sweaty Betty, a premium women’s activewear brand acquired by Wolverine World Wide, Inc. in August 2021. Mullen, an experienced leader in consumer-facing and omnichannel retail, most recently served as VP and ...

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    New chairman at Intersport Spain

    2023-06-13T07:52:00Z

    Intersport Spain’s board of directors has a new chairman in Maite García Frutos, according to Diffusion Sport. García Frutos is chief executive of Tovarsport, an Intersport retailer in Murcia, and has had a seat on the board for the past 15 years. Oriol Tomás Carulla is stepping down from the ...

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    Rossignol Group strengthens global softgoods division

    2023-06-07T06:09:00Z

    Source: Rossignol Group Liz Wilson, the new GM of Rossi’s Global Softgoods Division French Rossignol Group has hired Liz Wilson as General Manager of the group’s Global Softgoods Division, an experienced outdoor and active lifestyle expert. Wilson’s extensive professional experience working with leading sports and outdoor lifestyle ...

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    Wolverine Worldwide appoints new company president and key brand leaders

    2023-05-31T11:39:00Z

    Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW), owner of lifestyle and footwear brands including Merrell, Saucony, Sperry, Sweaty Betty, Hush Puppies, Wolverine, Chaco and Stride Rite, this week made several executive appointments. The changes were made “to help drive future growth and accelerate its global brand-building efforts” and build on the strategic ...

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    Nike appoints new Converse CEO

    2023-05-31T07:35:00Z

    Following last week’s leadership changes, Nike has announced a new president and CEO for Converse. Jared Carver will succeed Scott Uzzell, effective June 1. Carver will report to John Donahoe, President & CEO of Nike, Inc. Uzzell has transitioned to a new role as VP/GM, North America for Nike. Carver ...

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    Senior executive changes at Nike to deepen consumer-led growth

    2023-05-25T06:57:00Z

    Nike announced a series of executive changes May 24 that it says build on the company’s “strong momentum” and underscore Nike’s commitment to product innovation, athlete mentorship and “unrivaled brand storytelling while driving deeper integration across the business.” Source: Nike, Inc. Heidi O’Neill Heidi O’Neill becomes the ...

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    H&M CEO named new co-chair of The Fashion Pact

    2023-05-23T20:38:00Z

    H&M Group’s CEO Helena Helmersson has been appointed co-chair of The Fashion Pact, succeeding the global CEO-led industry initiative’s co-founder, Kering Chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault. Pinault had launched The Fashion Pact at the 2019 G7 Summit upon the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The Fashion Pact represents one-third ...

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    Wolverine looking for new Saucony brand president

    2023-05-23T01:58:00Z

    Anne Cavassa, who joined Saucony as the brand’s first woman president in May 2018 after more than 20 years working for the likes of Brooks Running, Timberland, Nike, and Reebok Intl., recently left Wolverine Worldwide (WWW). Senior company executives disclosed her departure during last week’s earnings conference call. Chris Hufnagel, ...

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    Foot Locker gets a new CFO

    2023-05-21T14:51:00Z

    The former EVP of Finance & Treasurer at U.S. retail company Kohl’s, Michael Baughn, will be the new chief financial officer at Foot Locker. The sneaker retailer made the announcement Friday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. He will take over the post on June 12. Current ...

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    Stance has a new brand president

    2023-05-15T13:38:00Z

    ShopEatSurf reported that former Vans Americas general manager David Tichiaz has taken on the role of president of California-based socks and apparel brand Stance, where he will use his expertise in aligning product and brand to support the company’s growth ambitions. John Wilson, co-founder and CEO of Stance, served as ...

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    Allbirds co-CEO to take non-executive role

    2023-05-12T15:35:00Z

    According to Securities and Exchange Commission filing (SEC) submitted by the footwear brand this week, Allbirds co-founder and co-CEO Tim Brown is set to transition out of the role of co-CEO. Brown will now hold the non-executive role of co-founder and chief innovation officer. Joey Zwillinger (current co-CEO) is to ...

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    Another executive change at Thule Group announced

    2023-05-12T09:51:00Z

    Thule Group has announced that Jonas Lindqvist is to leave his position as Chief Financial Officer, in agreement with the company. Lindqvist has been the CFO of the Thule Group since 2020 and will remain in his role until his successor is in place. The recruitment process for a new ...

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    New MD of Puma India announced

    2023-05-11T13:51:00Z

    Puma has appointed its current Global Director Retail and e-Commerce Karthik Balagopalan as the new Managing Director of Puma India, one of the company’s fastest growing markets. Balagopalan replaces Abhishek Ganguly, who worked for Puma’s Indian business for 17 years and has been the Managing Director of Puma India since ...

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    KMD Brand’s Kathmandu appoints new CEO

    2023-05-11T10:27:00Z

    KMD Brands has apointed Megan Welch, most recently SVP/GM for Crocs’ Asia/Pacific business based in Singapore, as the new CEO for its Kathmandu business unit starting on Aug. 7. She takes over and will report to Michael Daly, KMD’s group CEO and managing director, who added the Kathmandu responsibilities on ...

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    JD Group appoints new CFO

    2023-05-11T10:26:00Z

    JD Sports Fashion Plc has announced the appointment of Dominic Platt as its new Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the Board. Platt is expected to join the JD Group later this year. Platt is currently CFO of BGL Group, one of the UK’s leading digital distributors of ...

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    Nike announces new board member

    2023-05-10T09:13:00Z

    Nike, Inc. has announced a new member of its Board of Directors, Maria Henry. Henry was Chief Financial Officer of Kimberly-Clark Corporation from April 2015–April 2022, and served as Executive Vice President and Senior Advisor of Kimberly-Clark Corporation from April 2022 until her retirement in September 2022. Prior to ...