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Rosana Perán Bazán will continue at the helm of FICE
Rosana Perán Bazán's role as President of the Spanish Federation of Footwear Industries (FICE) was renewed at the association’s recent General Assembly. She first took up the role in 2022
Nike appoints new Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer
The US-based sportswear company has appointed Kizmet Mills as its new Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer. She is the fifth person to hold the role since 2020
Wolverine Worldwide appoints Susie Kuhn to lead Active Group
The US-based company has announced the appointment of industry veteran Susie Kuhn as President of its Active Group, which includes the Merrell, Saucony, and Chaco brands
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New CEO at the helm of Coats Group
The UK-based industrial thread manufacturer for apparel and footwear has now a new Chief Executive Officer. David Paja took up the role this month, succeeding Rajiv Sharma
Sandra Harris joins Genesco as new Chief Financial Officer
The US-based footwear company has appointed Sandra Harris as Chief Financial Officer. Harris succeeds Thomas George, the current Principal Accounting Officer, who plans to retire in December 2024
Authentic and Saks Global to form a strategic venture
The joint venture Authentic Luxury Group will serve as an incubator for luxury brands, driving global growth with new strategies for licensing, retail and lifestyle expansions across multiple industries
Kurt Geiger set for potential sale
With a potential 400 million British pounds price tag, the luxury footwear brand Kurt Geiger is in early talks with Alteri Investors and other bidders after posting record profits despite a challenging luxury market
Kering promotes Stefano Cantino to CEO of Gucci
The French luxury group has announced that Stefano Cantino, who joined Gucci in May 2024 as Deputy CEO, has been promoted to CEO of the brand. He will succeed Jean-François Palus
Authentic Brands Group appoints Josh Perlman as Executive Vice-President to lead Greater China expansion
Authentic continues to expand its Asian Pacific portfolio with the appointment of Josh Perlman to lead its Greater China strategy. Perlman brings over 25 years of experience in brand development
Creative leadership change at LVMH-backed Celine
After seven years as creative director of Céline, Hedi Slimane has left the brand, marking the latest high-profile departure from a fashion label. LVMH has already named Michael Rider as Slimane's successor
Puma appoints new Chief Financial Officer
The German-based sportswear company has appointed Markus Neubrand as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Management Board. Most recently, he was CFO at Guess
Geox shuts down its New York office as part of a strategic review
The Italian-based footwear brand has confirmed the closure of its NYC office, signalling a shift in its US business strategy after a 13.7% fall in North American revenue in the first half of 2024
Tod’s Group appoints John Galantic as its new Chief Executive Officer
The Italian-based luxury group has appointed John Galantic, former Chanel's senior executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer. This decision follows the privatisation agreement in June
Leather Naturally announces board changes
The not-for-profit membership association for the leather industry has confirmed Carl Flach for a second term and Mark Roughley for a first term as members of its board of directors-
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