Management
Richemont appoints Eric Vallat as Head of Fashion & Accessories
The Swiss-based luxury goods group announced the appointment of Mr Eric Vallat to the newly created role of Head of Fashion & Accessories Maisons. He has joined the Group’s Senior Executive Committee, effective since the 1st of June 2018
Ken C. Hicks moves into new role
Academy Sports + Outdoors has announced that Ken C. Hicks has been appointed Chairman and CEO. Departing CEO J.K. Symancyk is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity
Zion Armstrong is the new head of adidas North America
adidas has appointed Zion Armstrong as President of adidas North America effective from the 1st of July 2018
Tapestry appoints CEO & Brand President for Stuart Weitzman
The New York-based group announced the appointment of Eraldo Poletto as Chief Executive Officer and Brand President of Stuart Weitzman. He is expected to join the Company by the end of April
New Generation: meet Agostinho Marques
With a background in Marketing Agostinho Marques works alongside his father at Fábrica de Calçado Dura, Lda. since 2008. Agostinho is part of the third generation working in the company
KEEN welcomes Tim Bartels
Portland-based outdoor and lifestyle footwear brand as announced Tim Bartels as the new Vice President of sales for the Outdoor, Lifestyle and Kids (OLK) categories at KEEN
Macy’s CFO to retire
Macy’s, Inc. announced Karen Hoguet, Chief Financial Officer, will retire by February 2019. Transition plan is underway
Tapestry appoints Anna Bakst CEO & Brand President
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced the appointment of Anna Bakst as Chief Executive Officer and Brand President of Kate Spade
New Generation: meet Pedro Sampaio
With a degree in business management training, Pedro Sampaio belongs to the second generation working at Mazoni, a footwear company based in Felgueiras, in the north of Portugal
New Generation: meet Maria João Lima
With a law degree, Maria João Lima felt in love with the family footwear business and is one of the faces of Portuguese-based company Joia Calçado, S.A.
Matteo Mascazzini appointed Geox CEO
During the Geox Board of Directors meeting Matteo Mascazzini was accepted as a member of the Board of Directors and subsequently appointed as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Committee member
Pentland appoints new COO
The British owner of Speedo, Berghaus and Canterbury, has promoted Chirag Patel to Chief Operating Officer
Rick Ausick announces retirement
Caleres announced Rick Ausick, President of Famous Footwear, will retire in 2018 as part of a planned succession. Ausick, and his leadership team, have been integral in developing and executing Famous Footwear’s strategic plan
Mimi Eckel Vaughn to be Genesco's COO
Currently the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mimi Eckel Vaughn is to be named Chief Operating Officer of Genesco once her successor as CFO is appointed
Tapestry reinforces management
The New York-based luxury house has appointed Doreen Toben and Anne Gates to its Board of Directors. These appointments to the Board bring the total membership to ten. New international managers were also announced-
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