Executive Changes – Page 8
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News briefsFaithful servant leaves Rip Curl after 35 years
José Farinha, a key figure at Rip Curl in Portugal, is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service.
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ArticleAdidas signs first high school women’s player
In the search for the next superstar, brands are signing sponsorship deals with even younger talent. Adidas has partnered with a 16-year-old highschool hooper for the first time.
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News briefsDPS Skis and Phantom Glide hire new Head of Product
The former Nordic World Cup champion will be the company’s Head of Strategic Product Development.
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News briefsKästle partners with Olympic champion Anna Veith
The Austrian ski brand is partnering with the decorated Olympian to inspire young people to take up skiing and develop innovative alpine products.
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News briefsNike has appointed a new Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer
The appointment comes only two weeks after Elliott Hill took over from John Donahoe as Nike CEO.
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News briefsWolverine Worldwide appoints new Active Group leader
Industry veteran Susie Kuhn has been appointed to lead Merrell, Saucony and Chaco brands, effective Oct. 28.
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News briefsNew Chair of England Golf
Martha Brass is the first female Chair of the national sport governing body.
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News briefsIronman Group has a new Executive Vice President
The new appoints Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships has 20 years of experience in the sports industry.
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News briefsNew member of the SFIA Board of Directors elected
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has elected a new Chairman of the SFIA Board of Directors.
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News briefsMathieu Sidokpohou is new at Adidas Executive Board
Mathieu Sidokpohou succeeds Arthur Hoeld. The former Executive Board member responsible for global sales will not extend his mandate beyond March 31, 2026.
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News briefsNike aims for stronger return to the outdoor business with a renewed focus on ACG
As Nike revisits its opportunity in the outdoor space to reinvigorate growth, Angela Dong, Nike’s top executive in Greater China, has reportedly been tasked with overseeing its outdoor sub-brand, All Conditions Gear.
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News briefsSport 2000 France names Patricia Ligonie as Purchasing Director
Ligonie brings a customer-focused vision from long-standing experience in the food retail sector.
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News briefsFrasers Group Managing Director of Sport is leaving her role
The former Nike executive will remain on Frasers’ Board as a non-executive director.
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News briefsSuper Retail Group hires former Amazon director
Kate Burleigh, a former regional manager at Amazon, is the new non-executive director at Super Retail Group.
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News briefsNick Karrat joins StockX as Chief Marketing Officer
StockX today announced that Nick Karrat is joining StockX as its new CMO.
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News briefsFootway’s CEO steps down
After 14 years as CEO, Daniel Mühlbach is stepping down from his position. He will continue to focus on Footway’s platform business.
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News briefsMacron has a new sports marketing director
Italian technical sportswear producer Macron has a new SMD.
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ArticleJürgen Klopp returns to leadership position as Red Bull’s Global Head of Soccer
Jürgen Klopp, the 57-year-old German, will assume the role of Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull on Jan. 1, 2025.
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News briefsTed Ligety in charge of product performance at DPS Skis
The former US ski racer and Olympian partners with the ski company to drive new product innovations in carbon-fiber ski technology.
