Pentland Brands, the parent company of several sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands, including Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury, Ellesse and Mitre, has announced Abhy Thomas-Joseph as its new global chief operating officer (COO). He replaces Jon Godden, who decided to leave in June 2023 after 16 years with the company.
Thomas-Joseph joined Pentland Brands in 2012 and was named global IT director in 2018. The following year, his role expanded to include digital and innovation. He established a new global digital strategy for the brand portfolio, grew digital revenue by 40 percent, and significantly increased reach and engagement in the digital world. He was responsible for innovative technological developments and optimized consumer, customer and employee experiences. In January 2022, he joined the leadership team as president of Asia Pacific, responsible for leading the region’s brand, business and operations teams. In this role, he was also responsible for leading data, innovation, logistics, supply chain, technology and transformation globally.
“In his new role, Abhy will take ownership of our global operating model and ensure we’re set up to be simpler and more efficient in how we work with our customers, suppliers and partners,” commented Chirag Patel, Pentland Brands’ CEO. “He’ll also build strategic vendor partnerships, drive vendor-led innovations, future-proof our supply chain and logistics operations, and use data and technology to power business growth. This is a natural transition for Abhy given his existing global responsibilities and leadership impact in the organization.”
