That are the most important people for the sporting goods industry – Page 26
-
ArticlePuma moves global marketing from Boston to Herzogenaurach
Source: Puma Richard Teyssier Puma is relocating its global marketing organization from the U.S. to its headquarters in Germany in line with the implementation of its strategic priorities. Richard Teyssier, currently Regional General Manager Europe, will lead the department as the company’s new Global Brand & Marketing ...
-
News briefsSuperfeet welcomes former Nike executive as new CEO
Washington state-based insole manufacturer Superfeet has named Trip Randall as its new CEO. Randall has more than 23 years of experience in the footwear market and has held various positions at Nike, including Vice President and General Manager of Nike Running in North America, Global Vice President and General Manager ...
-
News briefsPOC with new Head of Sales EMEA
Source: POC Oliver Coxhead POC, the manufacturer of snow sports and cycling helmets, goggles, protective equipment and apparel founded in Sweden in 2005, continues to expand its presence in key markets, adding important roles to its European and international sales organization. Oliver Coxhead, the current Country Manager ...
-
News briefsWolverine Worldwide appoints new Global Brand President for Sweaty Betty
Source: Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Melissa Mullen Melissa Mullen has been named Global Brand President of Sweaty Betty, a premium women’s activewear brand acquired by Wolverine World Wide, Inc. in August 2021. Mullen, an experienced leader in consumer-facing and omnichannel retail, most recently served as VP and ...
-
News briefsNew chairman at Intersport Spain
Intersport Spain’s board of directors has a new chairman in Maite García Frutos, according to Diffusion Sport. García Frutos is chief executive of Tovarsport, an Intersport retailer in Murcia, and has had a seat on the board for the past 15 years. Oriol Tomás Carulla is stepping down from the ...
-
ArticleRossignol Group strengthens global softgoods division
Source: Rossignol Group Liz Wilson, the new GM of Rossi’s Global Softgoods Division French Rossignol Group has hired Liz Wilson as General Manager of the group’s Global Softgoods Division, an experienced outdoor and active lifestyle expert. Wilson’s extensive professional experience working with leading sports and outdoor lifestyle ...
-
ArticleWolverine Worldwide appoints new company president and key brand leaders
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW), owner of lifestyle and footwear brands including Merrell, Saucony, Sperry, Sweaty Betty, Hush Puppies, Wolverine, Chaco and Stride Rite, this week made several executive appointments. The changes were made “to help drive future growth and accelerate its global brand-building efforts” and build on the strategic ...
-
News briefsNike appoints new Converse CEO
Following last week’s leadership changes, Nike has announced a new president and CEO for Converse. Jared Carver will succeed Scott Uzzell, effective June 1. Carver will report to John Donahoe, President & CEO of Nike, Inc. Uzzell has transitioned to a new role as VP/GM, North America for Nike. Carver ...
-
ArticleSenior executive changes at Nike to deepen consumer-led growth
Nike announced a series of executive changes May 24 that it says build on the company’s “strong momentum” and underscore Nike’s commitment to product innovation, athlete mentorship and “unrivaled brand storytelling while driving deeper integration across the business.” Source: Nike, Inc. Heidi O’Neill Heidi O’Neill becomes the ...
-
ArticleH&M CEO named new co-chair of The Fashion Pact
H&M Group’s CEO Helena Helmersson has been appointed co-chair of The Fashion Pact, succeeding the global CEO-led industry initiative’s co-founder, Kering Chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault. Pinault had launched The Fashion Pact at the 2019 G7 Summit upon the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The Fashion Pact represents one-third ...
-
News briefsWolverine looking for new Saucony brand president
Anne Cavassa, who joined Saucony as the brand’s first woman president in May 2018 after more than 20 years working for the likes of Brooks Running, Timberland, Nike, and Reebok Intl., recently left Wolverine Worldwide (WWW). Senior company executives disclosed her departure during last week’s earnings conference call. Chris Hufnagel, ...
-
News briefsFoot Locker gets a new CFO
The former EVP of Finance & Treasurer at U.S. retail company Kohl’s, Michael Baughn, will be the new chief financial officer at Foot Locker. The sneaker retailer made the announcement Friday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. He will take over the post on June 12. Current ...
-
News briefsStance has a new brand president
ShopEatSurf reported that former Vans Americas general manager David Tichiaz has taken on the role of president of California-based socks and apparel brand Stance, where he will use his expertise in aligning product and brand to support the company’s growth ambitions. John Wilson, co-founder and CEO of Stance, served as ...
-
News briefsAllbirds co-CEO to take non-executive role
According to Securities and Exchange Commission filing (SEC) submitted by the footwear brand this week, Allbirds co-founder and co-CEO Tim Brown is set to transition out of the role of co-CEO. Brown will now hold the non-executive role of co-founder and chief innovation officer. Joey Zwillinger (current co-CEO) is to ...
-
News briefsNew MD of Puma India announced
Puma has appointed its current Global Director Retail and e-Commerce Karthik Balagopalan as the new Managing Director of Puma India, one of the company’s fastest growing markets. Balagopalan replaces Abhishek Ganguly, who worked for Puma’s Indian business for 17 years and has been the Managing Director of Puma India since ...
-
News briefsKMD Brand’s Kathmandu appoints new CEO
KMD Brands has apointed Megan Welch, most recently SVP/GM for Crocs’ Asia/Pacific business based in Singapore, as the new CEO for its Kathmandu business unit starting on Aug. 7. She takes over and will report to Michael Daly, KMD’s group CEO and managing director, who added the Kathmandu responsibilities on ...
-
News briefsJD Group appoints new CFO
JD Sports Fashion Plc has announced the appointment of Dominic Platt as its new Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the Board. Platt is expected to join the JD Group later this year. Platt is currently CFO of BGL Group, one of the UK’s leading digital distributors of ...
-
News briefsNike announces new board member
Nike, Inc. has announced a new member of its Board of Directors, Maria Henry. Henry was Chief Financial Officer of Kimberly-Clark Corporation from April 2015–April 2022, and served as Executive Vice President and Senior Advisor of Kimberly-Clark Corporation from April 2022 until her retirement in September 2022. Prior to ...
-
News briefsFootlocker appoints former Nike exec. to WSS role
Foot Locker, Inc has announced the appointment of Blanca Gonzalez as Senior Vice President and General Manager of WSS, its banner which focuses on the Hispanic market in the US, effective May 15, 2023. Gonzalez joins Foot Locker from Nike Inc., where she served as Vice President of North America ...
-
News briefsIntersport restructures category and supplier management teams
As part of its growth strategy, Intersport has announced restructured Category Management and International Supplier Management and Strategic Purchasing teams, including a new hire. Tim Bielohoubeck is to be the new Head of International Supplier Management and Strategic Purchasing. Darius Zamani-Achtiani will join Intersport to head up the Category Management ...
