Under Armour has announced a leadership transition, appointing Reza Taleghani, former CFO of Samsonite Group, to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer as of February 2026. Current CFO David Bergman will stay through Q1 FY2027 to ensure a smooth handover.
Bergman is stepping down after 21 years with the company, nine as CFO.
The transition is another step in Under Armour’s turnaround, the brand seeking to stabilize operations and improve financial discipline after a recent restructuring. Leadership continuity has been a focus under CEO Kevin Plank, who returned to the top role in April 2024.
Bergman announced the transition during the Nov. 6 earnings call, for Q2 FY26: “After 21 incredible years at Under Armour and nearly nine at CFO, it feels like the right time for something new, new for me and new for Under Armour. Kevin and I have been discussing this for some time now, and we agreed that we could identify and secure a great next CFO for Under Armour. I’d step down and pass the baton in a well-planned and thoughtful way. With Reza joining the team, we’re now ready to do just that.”
Taleghani brings more than 25 years of financial and operational experience, most recently as Executive Vice President and CFO at Samsonite.
Under Armour’s stock (NYSE: UAA) rose 0.77 percent in pre-market trading after the announcement.
