Personnel changes – Page 4

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    Sympatex adds two experts to sales team

    2024-02-07T08:08:00Z

    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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    Under Armour appoints new managing director of EMEA

    2024-02-05T10:43:00Z

    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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    Former MLS star Mike Magee joins Lotto

    2024-02-02T14:06:00Z

    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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    Crocs EVP Michelle Poole announces retirement

    2024-02-01T14:29:00Z

    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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    Fanatics strengthens C-suite of Commerce division

    2024-02-01T11:52:00Z

    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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    SIA appoints industry leaders to board

    2024-01-31T16:01:00Z

    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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    Sweaty Betty welcomes Kerry Williams, CMO

    2024-01-31T11:02:00Z

    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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    Ironman names Scott DeRue new CEO

    2024-01-30T16:30:00Z

    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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    Two Ten Footwear Foundation names new Board Chair and Vice Chair

    2024-01-29T12:07:00Z

    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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    New CSR Manager at Sport Conrad

    2024-01-27T10:30:00Z

    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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    Phantom Glide unveils innovative Nordic ski wax

    2024-01-24T14:58:00Z

    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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    Designer Brands appoints Deckers veteran as Brands President

    2024-01-23T13:48:00Z

    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 ...