The Canadian luxury outerwear brand has restructured its executive team to accelerate growth in Asia Pacific and strengthen global retail operations, with Daniel Binder taking the regional presidency while Niclas Ekerot assumes leadership of worldwide stores.
Canada Goose has announced a series of executive leadership changes designed to drive regional growth and operational excellence as the luxury outerwear manufacturer scales its business across key global markets.
Daniel Binder will become President, Asia Pacific, effective April 2026, while continuing his role as Chief Transformation Officer. Binder succeeds Jonathan Sinclair, who is stepping down after establishing operational foundations during his tenure. Sinclair, who previously served as Canada Goose’s Chief Financial Officer, will remain engaged as a board member for the company’s regional subsidiaries.
The appointment signals Canada Goose’s strategic focus on Asia Pacific, where the company reported 15.2 percent revenue growth in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. The region has emerged as a key growth driver, with revenues expanding from CAD354 million to CAD538 million over the past two years.
Luxury retail veteran joins to lead Canada Goose global stores
Niclas Ekerot has joined Canada Goose as SVP, Global Stores, effective immediately, succeeding Binder in the retail leadership role. Ekerot brings more than 25 years of luxury retail experience from senior positions at Bottega Veneta, Michael Kors, Gucci, and most recently Burberry.
The appointment comes as Canada Goose continues to strengthen its direct-to-consumer strategy, which delivered 10 percent comparable sales growth in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The company has prioritized DTC channels as part of a broader transformation from wholesale dependency.
North America leadership transition underway
After more than a decade at Canada Goose, Ana Mihaljevic, President of North America, will leave the company in February. Carrie Baker, President, Brand and Commercial, will oversee the North America market on an interim basis while the company searches for a successor.
The leadership changes reflect Canada Goose’s evolution as it executes a multi-year strategy focused on regional market development, retail excellence, and operational efficiency. The company has emphasized Asia Pacific as a critical growth market, particularly mainland China, where it recently appointed acclaimed actor Hsu Kuang-Han as Global Brand Ambassador to deepen regional engagement.
Strategic focus on regional expansion
The executive restructuring positions Canada Goose to capitalize on momentum in Asia Pacific while maintaining retail execution globally. The company’s fiscal 2026 strategy centers on four core areas: marketing investment, category expansion, retail business development, and operational efficiency.
The leadership changes come as Canada Goose navigates a complex retail environment while maintaining its premium positioning. The company reported total revenue of CAD1.35 billion (EUR 0.83 billion) for fiscal 2025, up one percent year-over-year, with direct-to-consumer comparable sales showing consistent growth across three consecutive quarters.
Sources
- Canada Goose press release
- Canada Goose Q2 FY2026 results
