After nine years on the board and five as its CEO, Steve Evers leaves Intersport by Christmas 2024. International Corporation GmbH (IIC) announces that after careful consideration and in alignment with personal and professional goals, it’s Chief Executive Officer, Evers, has agreed with the Board of Management not to extend his mandate. By mutual agreement, his appointment will conclude at the end of December 2024.
After nine years on the board and five as its CEO, Steve Evers leaves Intersport by Christmas 2024. International Corporation GmbH (IIC) announces that after careful consideration and in alignment with personal and professional goals, it’s Chief Executive Officer, Steve Evers, has agreed with the Board of Management not to extend his mandate. By mutual agreement, his appointment will conclude at the end of December 2024.
Intersport sounds happy with Mr Evers time as CEO and commented the resign with this statement: “Steve Evers joined IIC in September 2015 as a Board member and stepped into the role of IIC’s CEO in January 2019. During his tenure, the Intersport Group has seen steady growth, from EUR 11.9 billion in calendar year 2019 to more than EUR 14 billion in 2024, despite increasingly difficult market circumstances. Steve has contributed to strengthening the brand’s position, supporting innovation, and cultivating partnerships across the sporting goods industry. His approach has always been customer-oriented, with an emphasis on creating value for the company’s National Organizations and encouraging a more collaborative and service-oriented culture. Throughout his tenure, Steve has gained the respect of colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, and his efforts have laid a solid foundation for Intersport’s future success.”
Corinne Gensollen, Chair of the Board of Management, commented: “I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Steve for his leadership, dedication, and passion during his time at Intersport,” she said. ”On behalf of the Board, we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”
The company will provide additional information on the succession process at a later stage to ensure a smooth leadership transition that builds on the legacy of strong, strategic growth.
