All Personnel Changes articles – Page 22
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News briefsBarthélemy Guislain re-elected Chairman of AFM, owner of Decathlon
Barthélémy Guislain has been unanimously re-elected by the management board for a further five years as Chairman of Association Familiale Mulliez (AFM), the holding company of the Mulliez family. AFM owns a series of supermarkets and retail chains in different sectors, including Auchan, Decathlon, Leroy Merlin, Kiabi and others. Guislain ...
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News briefsBlue Tomato brings in new Head of HR
Source: Blue Tomato Ramona Ramsauer As the new Head of Human Resources at Blue Tomato, Ramona Ramsauer is now responsible for all “People & Culture” agendas at the Austrian board sports and lifestyle specialist based in Schladming (with additional headquarters in Graz and Vienna). Ramsauer gained international ...
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News briefsSport 2000 France has a new Deputy General Manager
Source: Sport 2000 François Mbody François Mbody has been appointed Deputy General Manager of Sport 2000 France, effective May 27. Since 2016, he has been the Director of Operations as well as Administrative and Financial Director at FAM Consulting. “After a career of more than 20 years ...
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News briefsPuma expands supervisory board, elects two new independent members
Puma has expanded its Supervisory Board with the election of Harsh Saini and Roland Krüger as independent members during its annual general shareholders meeting. Their election follows the departure of long-time board member Thore Ohlsson and marks an increase in the board’s size from six to seven members. The pair ...
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News briefsLaura Miele joins On’s Board of Directors
On Holding announced the election of Laura Miele to its Board of Directors as an independent member. Miele will also contribute to the Audit Committee. “We are thrilled to welcome Laura to the On Board of Directors and could not be happier for such a qualified and dedicated individual to ...
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News briefsBrooks taps Icebreaker’s GM EMEA as Managing Director for Europe, Middle East, Africa
Source: Icebreaker Josh Vaughan Brooks Running, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, announced the appointment of Josh Vaughan as its new Managing Director EMEA, effective Aug. 1. Vaughan will be responsible for leading Brooks’ business and team across the region. “We are very pleased to welcome Josh to Brooks,” ...
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News briefsZalando reshuffles its management
Zalando will be switching up its C-suite come Sept. 1 to match the change in plans that it announced in March. The objective is to increase market share in “pan-European fashion” and “lifestyle e-commerce” through B2C and B2B expansion. Co-founder David Schneider will be giving up the post of co-CEO ...
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News briefsLululemon announces organizational restructure following Chief Product Officer’s departure
Lululemon has announced significant organizational changes following the resignation of Sun Choe, its Chief Product Officer, who is departing later this month to pursue a new opportunity. Choe’s exit marks the end of her seven-year tenure with the company, during which she significantly bolstered Lululemon’s product-focused leadership. Calvin McDonald, CEO ...
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News briefsHydrow acquires majority in Speede Fitness
Hydrow, maker of high-end, connected rowing machines, has acquired a majority stake in Speede Fitness, according to CNBC. In addition, the company’s founder, Bruce Smith, will be ceding the post of CEO to current President and Chief Financial Officer John Stellato and taking up the post of Chairman. Hydrow enjoys ...
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ArticleZwiebler appointed permanent CEO of WFSGI, set to advance global sporting goods initiatives
Source: WFSGI WFSGI CEO Emma Zwiebler The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has officially named Emma (Mason) Zwiebler its permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2024. This decision follows her interim CEO role, which started on Nov. 1, 2023, and was confirmed during ...
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ArticleCanada Goose’s new Creative Director's first campaign pays tribute to Jane Fonda
Canada Goose has appointed designer Haider Ackermann as the company’s first Creative Director. He is considered a luminary in the fashion industry and is celebrated worldwide for his talent in defining modern design. The Colombian-born French designer will be based in Paris and will work alongside Chairman and CEO Dani ...
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News briefsMartin Badour appointed as new President of Snipes USA, succeeds Jim Bojko
Snipes has announced Martin Badour as the new President of its operations in the US. Badour, who previously served as Executive VP of Retail for Snipes in the USA, steps into the role effective immediately. He replaces Jim Bojko, who has departed from the company. In a statement, Badour expressed ...
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News briefsZalando taps former Puma Executive to lead sports division
Zalando has announced the appointment of Nina Graf-Vlachy as its new General Manager for sports, effective August. This move is part of Zalando’s strategy to enhance its sports lifestyle offerings. Graf-Vlachy, who previously held the role of managing director of central Europe at sportswear company Puma for over a decade, ...
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News briefsConverse to cut jobs as part of Nike's $2 billion cost-saving strategy
Converse, a subsidiary of Nike, is set to cut jobs as part of Nike’s broader $2 billion cost-saving initiative, a knowledgeable source disclosed on Tuesday. Announced in December, Nike’s three-year plan aims to economize through strategies like product supply tightening and management streamlining. The footwear leader has faced challenges with ...
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News briefsPuma announces leadership shuffle in Europe, appoints new Head for Central Europe
Puma has announced significant leadership changes in its European operations, appointing Bas van den Bemt, a seasoned company executive, as the new head of Central Europe. van den Bemt, who has been with Puma since 2009, previously managed the company’s business in the Benelux region for over eight years and ...
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News briefsLIV Golf hires former PepsiCo executive as its new CMO
LIV Golf has announced the appointment of Adam Harter as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Harter, who has already joined the organization, will report to LIV Golf’s Commissioner and CEO, Greg Norman. Harter worked for more than 22 years at PepsiCo, most recently as PepsiCo’s Senior Vice President ...
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News briefsCandace Parker named President of Adidas Women’s Basketball, aims to shape future of the sport
Candace Parker, revered in basketball circles, has transitioned into a new role as president of Adidas women’s basketball, following her recent retirement from the sport. With a 16-year history with Adidas, Parker aims to shape the future of women’s sports. Adidas announced Parker’s appointment, highlighting her profound understanding of the ...
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News briefsSrixon Sports Europe promotes Lionel Caron to CEO
Srixon Sports Europe, a company specializing in golf ball technology and innovation, has promoted Lionel Caron to Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2024. Caron has worked for the company for 25 years, holding various positions. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer for about a year. Prior to ...
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ArticleWolverine Worldwide appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Wolverine Worldwide, the Michigan-based footwear company, has named Taryn Miller as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Miller will report directly to Chris Hufnagel, the company’s president and CEO, and will commence her role on Thursday. Miller brings a wealth of financial expertise to Wolverine Worldwide, having previously served as ...
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ArticleLIV Golf announces executive hires
LIV Golf has announced the appointments of David Phillipps as Chief Financial Officer, Ross Hallett as EVP, Head of Events, Katie O’Reilly as EVP, Head of Team Business Operations, and Pam Sacree as Head of Human Resources. Additionally, Tim Taylor has been appointed to a new EVP role and will ...
