Executive Moves
Puma Promotes Maria Valdes to Chief Brand Officer
Valdes previously held the role of chief product officer.
Reebok Taps Adidas Veteran Marc Le Roux as European CEO as it Opens London HQ
The new European headquarters is located at 40–50 Tottenham Street inside Arthur Stanley House.
Puma Names Nike and Adidas Alum to Lead Newly Reorgazined DTC Retail Business
The German company has named Ronald Reijmers as vice president of global retail starting Nov. 1.
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Industry Veteran Angel Martinez Makes Footwear Comeback as Co-CEO of Oofos
Martinez will serve alongside Oofos cofounder Lou Panaccione in the role.
Shuffle Board: Capri Supply Chain Lead Pivots to PVH, Puma Nabs HR Head
Patricia Gabriel leaves Capri for PVH as chief supply chain officer and global head of operations while…
Asics North America Shuffles Leadership Team, Names Mike Dougherty Chief Operating Officer
Dougherty joined the brand in 2023 and previously served as vice president of commercial.
Toms Names Crocs Alum Jessica Alsing as CEO, the First Woman to Lead the Brand
Most recently, Alsing served as chief digital officer at Grendene Global Brands.
Jared Poff Steps Down as Designer Brands CFO After 10 Years
Mark Haley has been named interim principal financial officer, effective Nov. 1.
Shuffle Board: Ex-Athleta CEO Joins Unspun Board, Debenhams Creative Director Departs
Chris Blakeslee becomes Unspun's first independent board member while Debenhams' creative director Patrick…
CSX Replaces CEO Amid Merger Pressure from Activist Investor
The leadership shakeup comes as the planned Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger fuels speculation that CSX…
Shuffle Board: M&S Nabs Asos Exec
Marks & Spencer has named former Asos executive Jag Weatherley as the British multinational's transformation…
Kerry Jackson Takes Back CFO Reins at Shoe Carnival
Jackson previously served as the company's chief financial officer for 27 years before retiring in 2023.
EXCLUSIVE: Brunt Workwear Names Nike Alum Scott Roberts as Chief Merchandising Officer
He spent over fifteen years at Nike, but most recently served as head of merchandising for the Columbia brand.
Dr. D’Wayne Edwards Joins Shoes That Fit Advisory Board
The nonprofit provides children in need with new athletic shoes to attend school.
Shuffle Board: Nike Vet Finds Footing at Vuori, SZA-Signer Joins Gap Board
Former Nike director Andrew Campion joins Vuori's board, while Gap adds music industry maven Jody Gerson to…