World Footwear

Management

Foot Locker appoints Himanshu Parikh as Senior Vice President Chief Information Officer

Dec 24, 2020 / United States
Parikh will oversee the execution of the next generation of Foot Locker's strategic technology agenda in support of the company's key strategic imperatives and future capability-building and innovation

Foot Locker CFO Lauren B. Peters to retire in April 2021

Dec 22, 2020 / United States
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer announced the planned retirement of Lauren B. Peters, Foot Locker's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Foot Locker has initiated a comprehensive search process

John Camuto, member of the Camuto Shoe Family, dies at 31

Dec 21, 2020 / United States
The former footwear executive, son of footwear legend Vince Camuto, has died over the weekend. He was 31 and the cause of death is believed to be a heart attack, according to the family

Bata Shoe appoints Sandeep Kataria as New CEO

Dec 16, 2020 / Switzerland
The Bata Shoe Organisation announced the appointment of Sandeep Kataria as CEO, who has served as CEO of Bata India since 2017, and takes over the global CEO role from Alexis Nasard, who has stepped down to assume a professional opportunity outside the organisation

Zalando: co-CEO Rubin Ritter resigns

Dec 14, 2020 / Germany
Rubin Ritter, co-CEO of the Germany-based online fashion company since 2010, will step down next year, leaving the leadership of the company on the hands of co-CEO's Robert Gentz and David Schneider. Ritter says he aims to back his wife’s career

Chloé appoints Gabriela Hearst Artistic Director

Dec 9, 2020 / France
The Richemont-owned French luxury fashion house announced the appointment of Gabriela Hearst to the position of Artistic Director after making official the departure of Natacha Ramsay-Levi last week

Tapestry: Pam Lifford and Thomas R. Greco join Board of Directors

Dec 9, 2020 / United States
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced that Pam Lifford and Tom Greco have been appointed to Tapestry’s Board of Directors. This brings the Board Membership to Ten

Longchamp President Philippe Cassegrain dies

Dec 3, 2020 / France
The creator of the iconic Le Pliage bag, Longchamp's historic President, was 83 years old and did not resist to complications related to COVID-19

Caleres names Jay Schmidt President

Dec 3, 2020 / United States
The St. Louis-based footwear group announced several transformational changes to its leadership structure with the aim to align with its strategic direction, while accelerating its growth initiatives

Genesco announces appointment of interim CFO

Dec 2, 2020 / United States
The Nashville-based group has announced that Thomas A. George is joining the company as Senior Vice President-Finance and Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective from the 14th of December. He succeeds Melvin G. Tucker, who resigned last month

LVMH names Chris de Lapuente new CEO of Selective Retailing

Nov 30, 2020 / France
The French-based luxury giant has named Chris de Lapuente as the new Chairman and CEO of LVMH's division of Selective Retailing, effective from January onwards

J.Crew Group appoints Libby Wadle as Chief Executive Officer

Nov 26, 2020 / United States
In her new functions Libby Wadle will oversee J.Crew and J.Crew Factory in addition to her current leadership responsibilities at Madewell. Jan Singer, who was previously J.Crew Group's CEO, is pursuing other endeavours

H&M Group names Leyla Ertur as new Head of Sustainability

Nov 13, 2020 / Sweden
From the 1st of January 2021 onwards, Leyla will take over from Anna Gedda who has led the company’s sustainability initiatives since 2014 and who will take on a new role as Head of Steering and Strategic Planning at H&M Group

Caleres names Michael Edwards President of Famous Footwear

Nov 12, 2020 / United States
Michael Edwards will replace Molly Adams, who resigned her position, effective from the 20th of November onwards to pursue an opportunity outside the organization

Speedo appoints new Global Brand Director

Nov 4, 2020 / United Kingdom
Pentland Brands, the group owning Speedo, has appointed Kev McFadyen as the new Global Brand Director for the brand known for being a key player in swimming accessories
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