All Personnel Changes articles – Page 19
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News briefsLacoste has a new EVP for global finance
French sportswear brand Lacoste has appointed Philippe Gautier as Executive Vice President of Finance. He takes over the role from Denis Lamoureux, who started in 2017. Gautier has more than 30 years of experience in finance, mostly at fashion and luxury groups. Most recently, he served as Group Chief Financial ...
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ArticleEnda Athletic founder appointed as On’s head of Africa
Swiss running brand On has appointed Navalayo Osembo as its new head of Africa, signaling its commitment to broaden its activities on the continent. Osembo brings valuable experience to On, having recently sold Enda Athletic, a Kenyan running-shoe brand she co-founded in 2017. The acquisition by footwear ...
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News briefsVF Corporation makes board appointment
VF Corporation has added Caroline Brown to its board of directors. This move comes after VF engaged with its shareholders, including Engaged Capital, in productive discussions. According to a statement released by the company, VF plans to appoint another independent director to the board soon, prioritizing candidates identified by Engaged ...
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News briefsHoka names President, setting course for growth and innovation
Hoka, a footwear brand within Deckers Brands, has appointed Robin Green as its new President, with immediate effect. Green is bringing to Hoka’s executive team a wealth of experience from her recent role as Global Vice President of men’s running and fitness at Nike. Reporting directly to Dave Powers, CEO ...
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News briefsPuma appoints new Senior Director of Global Brand Strategy
Puma has relocated its global brand management team and as a part of that, they have appointed a new Senior Director. And she brings a lot of routine to the team.
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ArticleSympatex adds two experts to sales team
Sympatex has expanded its sales team with Eric Brendel and Leandra Reisner as Business Development Managers. They are starting immediately. Reisner is an expert in sustainable textile innovations. The trained textile and clothing technician most recently worked as a sales representative at Weichert Agencies GmbH, where she was largely responsible ...
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News briefsUnder Armour appoints new managing director of EMEA
Under Armour has appointed Kevin Ross as the new Managing Director of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). In his new role, Ross is tasked with developing and executing a regional omnichannel growth strategy and delivering on-brand consumer experiences. The brand aims to achieve sustainable, highly profitable growth in ...
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News briefsFormer MLS star Mike Magee joins Lotto
WHP Global, the owner of Italian footwear and sportswear brand Lotto, has appointed former Major League Soccer star Mike Magee as its inaugural Head of Talent for its US soccer division. Magee, who spent 13 years in the MLS and has been a part of teams such as NY Red ...
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ArticleCrocs EVP Michelle Poole announces retirement
Crocs, Inc. announced today the retirement of Michelle Poole, EVP & President of the Crocs brand. To ensure a seamless transition, she will remain in her role until early May, after which she will join the company’s advisory board until the beginning of 2025. Anne Mehlman, the current EVP & ...
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News briefsFanatics strengthens C-suite of Commerce division
Fanatics, the Florida-based licensed apparel and collectibles company, has appointed three new executives to lead its Commerce division, which is responsible for the design, manufacture and sale of fan merchandise. Stephen Dowling joins the company as President, International, and will be responsible for growing the Fanatics Commerce business outside of ...
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News briefsSIA appoints industry leaders to board
Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced today the appointment of Rachel Grogan-Cook as the new Chair of the SIA Board of Directors. In addition to Grogan-Cook, four new Directors have been appointed. SIA aims to balance the priorities of serving as a catalyst for solving industry challenges and creating opportunities for ...
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News briefsSweaty Betty welcomes Kerry Williams, CMO
Women’s activewear brand Sweaty Betty has appointed Kerry Williams as Chief Marketing Officer. Williams joins from Myzone Group, where she also served as CMO. Prior to that, she held the same role at Gymspin / Herd Brands, and her resume also includes over ten years at Nike in various positions. ...
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News briefsIronman names Scott DeRue new CEO
Source: Ironman Scott DeRue The Ironman Group has appointed Scott DeRue as its new Chief Executive. DeRue joins from the gym chain Equinox, where he served as President and led a global lifestyle brand and a health & wellness business that included 107 fitness clubs. He succeeds ...
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News briefsTwo Ten Footwear Foundation names new Board Chair and Vice Chair
US nonprofit Two Ten Footwear Foundation, which has been supporting the interests of employees in the US footwear industry since the 1930s, announced its new Board Chair and Vice Chair at the foundation’s Board of Directors meeting last month. Joe Preston, President & CEO of New Balance, succeeds David Kahan, ...
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News briefsNew CSR Manager at Sport Conrad
Source: Sport Conrad Maria Ries The German multichannel sports retailer Sport Conrad has appointed Maria Ries to the position of CSR Manager on Jan. 1, 2024. She takes over from Stefanie Buchacher, who has played a key role in shaping the company’s sustainability strategy over the past ...
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News briefsPhantom Glide unveils innovative Nordic ski wax
Phantom Glide, DPS Skis’ permanent high-performance base treatment, has introduced a new ski wax named Phantom Glide Nordic. As the name suggests, the wax is designed specifically for Nordic skiing, a discipline where glide is paramount. The company states that the new wax is environmentally conscious, delivering the same eco-friendly ...
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News briefsDesigner Brands appoints Deckers veteran as Brands President
Source: Designer Brands Andrea O’Donnell Andrea O’Donnell has been appointed Brands President and Executive Vice President of Designer Brands, effective Jan. 29, 2024. O’Donnell will be responsible for all of Designer Brands Inc.’s owned and licensed brands, which include Keds, Topo Athletic, Hush Puppies, Le Tigre and ...
