Intersport International Corporation (IIC) announced leadership updates during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Cannes on Sept. 6, 2024. Chairman Corinne Gensollen and Vice-Chairman Dr. Alexander von Preen were re-elected, while Harald Tscherne, Chairman of Intersport Austria, and Pontus Petersson, CEO of Intersport Sweden, were newly appointed to the Board of Management for a three-year term ending in 2027.
“I am honored to continue transforming our group with the support of 25 national organizations, commented Gensollen. ”Together, we aim to sustain growth and innovation, ensuring that Intersport remains at the forefront of the global sports industry.” CEO Steve Evers highlighted the success of the company’s “Grow Together Faster” strategy, adding: “We are on track for significant development and look forward to expanding the Intersport brand with a strong focus on sustainable growth.”
Tscherne and Petersson bring decades of experience, with Tscherne being deeply rooted in the sporting goods industry and Petersson possessing expertise in finance, technology, and supply chain management.
Intersport, with over 5,381 stores across 42 countries and a turnover of €13.7 billion in 2023, remains committed to growth through strong partnerships and omnichannel retail innovation.
