Management
Kering creates two group centres of excellence
The France-based luxury group has announced the creation of two new group centres of excellence – Industry and Client – designed to support the operational performance and development of its Houses
Capri Holdings appoints Tyler Reddien as CFO and COO
The US-based group has appointed Tyler Reddien as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer with effect from the 30th of March. He joins the company from The Body Shop
Shoe Carnival announces CEO transition
As Mark Worden leaves the company, Cliff Sifford, Shoe Carnival’s current Vice Chairman of the Board, will once again take on the role of President and Chief Executive on an interim basis
Footasylum CEO steps down
David Pujolar has stepped down as CEO of the UK-based footwear retailer after two years in the role. The company has initiated a search process to appoint his successor
Designer Brands appoints new CFO
The parent company of DSW and brands such as Topo Athletic, has appointed Sheamus Toal as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer
Brooks Running names VP of Footwear Product Strategy
The US-based running shoe company has appointed Claire Wood, a former New Balance and Sorel executive, to the newly created role of Vice President of Footwear Product Strategy
Caleres appoints first-ever head of New York Brands division
The US-based footwear company has appointed Kristen Sosa to the newly created position of Division President of Brand Portfolio – New York Brands, as it continues to strengthen its brand portfolio
Pieter Mulier appointed chief creative officer at Versace
Belgian fashion designer Pieter Mulier has been appointed as the new Chief Creative Officer at Versace, marking a turning point for the luxury brand following its acquisition by the Prada Group
Genesco announces CFO transition
The US-based footwear company has announced that its current Chief Financial Officer, Sandra Harris, will leave the company on the 6th of March to pursue other opportunities
Anta Sports to acquire 29% stake in Puma
The China-based group has announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Groupe Artémis, the investment firm of the Pinault family, to acquire a 29.06% stake in Puma for 1.5 billion euros
Bottega Veneta CEO set to step down
Kering, the France-based luxury group that owns Bottega Veneta, has announced that the label’s Chief Executive Officer, Bartolomeo Rongone, will be leaving the group on the 31st of March
Former adidas executive appointed CEO of Axel Arigato
Frédéric Serrant has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Swedish footwear brand Axel Arigato. He will succeed Albin Johansson, who co-founded the brand and will remain as Chairman of the Board
Under Armour announces executive leadership changes
As part of its transformation strategy, the Baltimore-based sportswear company has appointed Kara Trent as Chief Merchandising Officer and Adam Peake as President of the Americas
Pikolinos names non-family executive as CEO
The Spanish footwear group has appointed Francisco Sánchez as Chief Executive Officer. He will collaborate with the Perán family to oversee the group’s development and international expansion
British Footwear Association announces CEO departure
The British Footwear Association (BFA) has announced that Richard Shetliffe will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer in early June 2026. The search for his successor is underway-
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