That are the most important people for the sporting goods industry – Page 4
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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
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News briefsAxel Arigato names ex-Adidas exec as new CEO
Axel Arigato has appointed former Adidas executive Frédéric Serrant as CEO, following the transition of co-founder Albin Johansson to Chairman.
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ArticleMoncler appoints Bottega Veneta chief as new CEO
The new CEO will lead the winter outerwear brand as founder Remo Ruffini shifts to Executive Chairman to focus on long-term strategy.
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ArticleNike reshuffles leadership to focus on China
Nike names new leaders for EMEA and Greater China as 30-year veteran retires and company accelerates turnaround strategy under CEO Elliott Hill.
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ArticleUnder Armour shuffles Top Leadership for 2026
Under Armour appoints Kara Trent as Chief Merchandising Officer and Adam Peake as President of Americas to drive brand transformation.
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ArticleSoccer star Morgan backs women’s golf league
Former US women’s soccer star’s venture firm joins all-female investment collective for WTGL, set to debut in winter 2026–27.
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ArticlePUMA names Anne Putz communications chief
PUMA has appointed Anne Putz as senior director of corporate communications, bringing 25 years of experience to lead the company’s communications strategy.
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ArticleAlo names ex-Dior exec international CEO
Activewear brand Alo Yoga has appointed Benedetta Petruzzo, former Dior managing director, as CEO of international operations to drive expansion.
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ArticleCanada Goose reshuffles leadership for APAC
Canada Goose has appointed Daniel Binder as President, Asia Pacific, while Niclas Ekerot joins as SVP, Global Stores in a strategic reshuffle.
