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ArticleNike names new chief sustainability officer
Cimarron Nix, a nine-year Nike veteran with roots in sourcing and manufacturing, takes the helm after a five-month vacancy.
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ArticleDunlop Sports Americas hires retail marketing chief
Kyle Freeman joins DSA to sharpen retail strategy across Srixon, Cleveland Golf and XXIO — bringing 20-plus years from Nike Golf, Under Armour and TaylorMade.
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News briefsOff-price sports retailer Sportscape hires CCO and CGO
The operator of SportPursuit and Private Sport Shop names a chief commercial officer and chief growth officer as CEO Andy Anson reshapes the leadership team
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ArticleJD Sports brings 10,000 young people to career event
The sports retailer’s JD UP program, launched in 2020, has now reached tens of thousands of young people across the UK, Spain — and is heading to the US.
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ArticleIntersport France names new comms chief
Ex-Go Sport Brand Director joins a retailer that absorbed its former employer and now targets €5.5bn revenue by 2030
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ArticleAmer Sports earns China Top Employer again
The multi-brand group secured the Top Employers Institute certification for a second straight year, signaling a maturing HR strategy in a market that rivals are fighting to win.
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ArticleTopgolf names new CEO
With 30 years in family entertainment, McKillips brings restructuring and membership program experience to the 100-plus venue golf entertainment operator.
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ArticleNewton Golf adds finance veteran to board
With John Bode, the golf equipment maker adds a multi-board public company CFO with hands-on golf industry operating experience.
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News briefsFootasylum CEO Pujolar steps down after 2 years
Stephan Rahmede assumes interim leadership as UK athleisure retailer enters transformation phase following record fiscal results.
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ArticleClaire Wood Named Vice President, Footwear Product Strategy at Brooks Running
Industry veteran returns to Brooks in newly created role to strengthen footwear innovation and product-to-market execution after strong 2025 revenue growth.
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ArticleNFL Spain hires DAZN veteran Lina Carlos de Vergara
After building DAZN Spain from launch, the streaming executive takes on the NFL’s expansion challenge in a soccer-dominated market.
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ArticleSpecialty sports maker Fox Factory refreshes board
Specialty sports manufacturer appoints two independent directors and forms transformation committee focused on operational excellence.
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News briefsSustainability alliance Cascale appoints new CEO
The sustainability alliance taps a leader with global supply chain and nonprofit transformation experience to drive collective climate action.
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ArticleCanada Goose names Patrick Bourke North America president
The outerwear brand promotes 10-year veteran to lead regional growth strategy and retail execution across the US and Canada.
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ArticleWFSGI names first global advocacy chief
The global sporting goods federation creates a dedicated advocacy role to strengthen the industry’s voice with policymakers worldwide.
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ArticlePuma creates training business unit
Anta-controlled sports company establishes dedicated training division at headquarters to accelerate growth in fitness category.
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ArticleRunning brand Tracksmith names new CEO
Former Converse CEO Jared Carver takes the helm as founder Matt Taylor transitions to a creative leadership role.
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ArticleU.S.: League One Volleyball names first commissioner
Former Nike and Jordan Brand executive Sandra Idehen joins as first commissioner to scale American League One Volleyball into a professional league operation.
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ArticleArc'teryx appoints first Chief Brand Officer and new GM EMEA
Technical outerwear brand creates new C-suite role as part of global growth strategy, also names EMEA leadership.
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ArticleOn Holding hires new CFO
Frank Sluis will support global expansion as CEO Martin Hoffmann steps back from his dual role
