That are the most important people for the sporting goods industry – Page 2
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News briefsAllbirds announces key executive appointments
US-based sustainable footwear company Allbirds has filled two crucial executive leadership roles. Kelly Olmstead, formerly Senior Vice President of Brand & Marketing, has been elevated to the position of Chief Marketing Officer. With 25 years of experience in the sporting goods, footwear, and apparel industry, Olmstead brings a wealth of ...
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News briefsSnipes USA CMO retires, successor already found
Source: Snipes Dimitrios “Jimmy” Lessen Global sneaker and streetwear retailer Snipes announced the retirement of Brian Forde, Group Chief Merchandising Officer in the US, effective June 30, 2024. After 40 years in the sneaker industry, Forde is stepping down to begin his well-deserved retirement. Forde began his ...
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News briefsGlobal Esports Federation unveils senior executive team
Paul J. Foster, CEO of the Global Esports Federation (GEF), has announced a series of updates to the organizational structure as part of the introduction of the GEF 5.0 strategy for the 2024-2028 cycle. Each member of the executive team will lead a core GEF division: Rustam Aghasiyev, Chief ...
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ArticleA review of pro golf’s pending big deal
According to Front Office Sports, the CEOs of two major golf leagues are stepping down, namely Keith Pelley of the DP World Tour (the former European Tour) and Martin Slumbers of the R&A, the sport’s governing body in the UK and operator of the Open Championship. Pelley will be replaced ...
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ArticleSprague becomes new CEO of POW
After unanimous board approval, POW’s previous Board Chair steps in to the role of the organization’s CEO.
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News briefsCheung named Global Creative Director at Lululemon
Fashion Network reports that Lululemon has appointed Jonathan Cheung as its new Global Creative Director. In this role, Cheung will oversee the company’s design team and report directly to Chief Product Officer Sun Choe. Primarily, Cheung will be tasked with shaping Lululemon’s global strategy, with a specific focus on creating ...
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News briefsTyra takes over at Gildan ahead of schedule
In an effort to avoid an impending proxy challenge by institutional investors supporting ousted CEO Glenn Chamandy, the Board of Directors of Canadian sportswear brand Gildan Activewear has accelerated the appointment of his successor, Vince Tyra. Instead of Feb. 12, as announced in December, Tyra has now taken over as ...
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News briefsNew Country Manager for POC in Switzerland
Source: POC Jessica Negele POC, the Swedish manufacturer of ski and cycling helmets, goggles, protection and apparel, is optimizing its management structure in Switzerland. Jessica Negele, previously head of POC’s sales activities in Germany, has additionally taken over the position of Country Manager Switzerland on Jan. 1, ...
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ArticleCampion to leave Nike after 17 years, joins UCLA
Nike’s current Managing Director of Strategic Business Ventures, Andrew Campion, is planning to leave the company on April 5, according to a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Campion, who has worked at Nike for 17 years, stepped into this very role in May last year. ...
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ArticleNew CPO, President of Americas at Under Armour
Under Armour (UA) has appointed Yassine Saidi as Chief Product Officer and Kara Trent, the current Managing Director for the company’s EMEA region, as President of the Americas. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Saidi has previously held positions at both Adidas and Puma. According to UA, he brings ...
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News briefsGuy Kinnings to replace Keith Pelley as new European Tour group CEO
Keith Pelley has announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of the European Tour group after almost nine years in the role. He will return to Toronto, his home city, to become president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), one of the world’s leading sports ...
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News briefsK-Swiss appoints Andrew Richard as VP of Lifestyle
Source: K-Swiss Andrew Richard K-Swiss has appointed industry veteran Andrew Richard as Vice President of Lifestyle, a newly created role. Most recently, Richard served as VP / GM of North America at FootBalance System, where he helped the company build and expand the distribution of its 3D ...
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ArticleFounder of Snipes steps down as CEO
Sven Voth, the founder of sneaker specialist Snipes SE, is handing over his position as CEO to Dennis Schröder, who has been the company’s General Manager since April 2023. Schröder will immediately assume responsibility for the business of the internationally operating sneaker and streetwear retailer. Voth will remain with the ...
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News briefsFila launches Fila+, appoints Lev Tanju as Creative Director
Source: Fila Introducing Fila+ with Lev Tanju at the creative forefront Fila is stepping into a new era with the launch of Fila+, a brand-new line aimed at weaving the company’s rich history into a modern design. Leading this ambitious project is London-based creative force Lev Tanju, ...
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News briefsRothy’s with new CEO and President
Jenny Ming, who has been a member of the Rothy’s Board since 2022, has been appointed CEO of the sustainable footwear and accessories manufacturer, while current COO and CFO Dayna Quanbeck will also take on the role of President. Co-founders Stephen Hawthornthwaite, the previous CEO, and Roth Martin, the previous ...
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News briefsCastore names former JD Sports exec as investment director
British sportswear brand Castore has appointed Stuart Puddy as its new Investment Director. Prior to joining Castore, Puddy spent seven years at JD Sports, where he served most recently as Head of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). On LinkedIn, Puddy commented: “Delighted to be starting my new role as Investment Director ...
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News briefsAdidas has a new President for North America
Source: Adidas John Miller Adidas has named a new President for its North American operations. John Miller is a familiar face at the company: He worked with sales for three years before moving on to Nike, where he was from 2006 to 2017. Most recently, Miller was ...
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News briefsUnited Sports Brands with new CEO
Source: United Sports Brands Phil Gyori, Chief Executive Officer California-based United Sports Brands (USB), the parent company of Pearl Izumi, Shock Doctor, McDavid, Cutters, Nathan and Glukos, has appointed Phil Gyori as its new Chief Executive Officer. His appointment comes in the weeks following the acquisition of ...
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News briefsFila Holdings promotes Fila USA President Klein to Global Brand President
Source: Fila Holding Todd Klein Fila Holdings announced a new leadership structure on Jan. 8, naming Todd Klein, President of Fila USA, as the new Global Brand President. Klein will report to Fila Holdings and join the board of Fila Luxembourg, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fila ...
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News briefsBrooks appoints new VP of Apparel and Accessories
Gabriel Rodriguez has returned to Brooks Running. Having previously worked for the company as Field Marketing Representative from 2007 until 2010, he has now been appointed VP of Apparel and Accessories. In this role, he is responsible for the design, development, product management and merchandising of apparel and accessories for ...
