Barry Bown, CEO of Footasylum, is set to transition into a consultancy role with Aurelius, the company’s owner. Bown was CEO for nearly six years and during his tenure he saw significant growth, with the company’s revenue climbing by 7 percent to £320 million (approx. €374m) and Ebitda reaching an all-time high of £22 million (€26m) in the last fiscal year.
Stepping into Bown’s shoes is David Pujolar, who brings experience from his tenure as general manager of AW LAB, a retailer within the Bata Group. Pujolar’s leadership roles at Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger and Foot Locker underscore his readiness for this new challenge.
The leadership transition comes at a pivotal moment for Footasylum, as the company tries to solidify its position as a disruptive force in the sportswear market. Tobias Klaiber, Managing Director at Aurelius, expressed gratitude for Bown’s contributions and confidence in Pujolar’s ability to lead Footasylum forward. Klaiber stated: “With David, we are confident that we have an exceptional successor who will help realize the ambitious goals we have set for this business moving forward.”
