Indrajeet Sen is the new Senior Vice President Group Sourcing at Puma. He will take over the operational tasks of the Chief Sourcing Officer after Anne-Laure Descours decided not to extend her contract with the Management Board. Descours will continue to be available to the company in a supporting role as an external consultant in the area of sustainability.
In his new position, Sen will oversee the global sourcing and development of footwear, apparel and accessories, as well as operations and sustainability, reporting directly to Chief Product Officer Maria Valdes. He will be based in Xiamen, China. Sen has been with Puma since 2016, recently working as Vice President of Sourcing and Development Footwear. Before joining Puma, he worked as Global Quality Manager for the German footwear retailer Deichmann.
“Indy has been instrumental to our success in footwear,” said Arne Freundt, CEO of Puma. “He has excelled in key roles such as adeptly managing the challenges of the Covid pandemic, diversifying our supply chain, and driving exceptional operational efficiency. Indy’s forward-thinking approach, people-first mindset, and relentless dedication of continuously challenging the status quo make him the ideal leader to spearhead our next phase of growth. I would like to thank Anne-Laure for the outstanding contributions she has made to Puma’s business over the past years, especially when it comes to successfully establishing and executing Puma’s sustainability strategy, which earned Puma international recognition and awards in this space. I look forward to continuing to work with her as our external advisor in the field of sustainability”.
After over 12 years at Puma, Descours has decided not to extend her term as a member of the Executive Board of Puma SE. After more than 35 years in the industry, she intends to dedicate more time to her personal interests and continue her professional focus in the field of sustainability. In this capacity, she will continue to support Puma as an external advisor and sustainability consultant to ensure continuity and a seamless transition.
With Descours’ departure at the end of 2024, the number of board members will be reduced from four to three. The board will then consist of Freundt, CEO, Hubert Hinterseher, Chief Financial Officer, and Valdes, Chief Product Officer.
