Transition over, new chief executive in place at JD-owned ISRG
Iberian Sports Retail Group (ISRG) has a new General Manager in José Pérez-Milá, Diffusion Sport and others report. He is replacing CEO Francesc Casabella, who has left the group.
Padel brand Nox appoints new General Manager
Spanish padel brand Nox promotes long-serving sales executive Iván García to the position, with Jesús Ballvé Cuesta remaining as CEO.
Cristina Álvarez becomes Chairwoman of El Corte Inglés
Cristina Álvarez is now Chairwoman of El Corte Inglés, with the board approving her appointment. She also chairs the Ramón Areces Foundation.
JD Sports global MD departs after 30 years
Michael Armstrong has left JD Sports after 30 years, with EMEA general manager Paul Orange promoted to managing director as the sportswear retailer reshapes its leadership structure.
New Balance names ex-Frasers exec EMEA sales VP
Ger Wright, who led Frasers Group’s sports division, joins New Balance to drive European expansion and capitalize on brand momentum.
New Balance might have a new head of retail for EMEA
Former Lacoste executive Oliver Kamp appears to have joined New Balance as Retail Director for EMEA, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Women’s sports brand Goal Five names new CEO
Women’s sportswear brand Goal Five promotes Chief Marketing Officer Suzanne Berg Currier to CEO.
US Soccer names Deloitte’s Dan Helfrich as COO
The US Soccer Federation has appointed Dan Helfrich, outgoing Chairman and CEO of Deloitte Consulting, as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026
Xponential Fitness appoints Chief Legal Officer
Xponential Fitness Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) has appointed Gavin M. O’Connor Chief Legal Counsel & Administrative Officer. He will take charge on Nov. 14.
Columbia Sportswear names Co-Presidents
Columbia Sportswear Company promoted longtime legal and business executive Peter J. Bragdon and brand strategist Joseph P. Boyle to Co-Presidents on Nov. 12.
