Management
Puma names Javier Ortega General Manager for Europe
The German-based sportswear company has announced that Javier Ortega, who has been with Puma since 2009, will be its General Manager for Europe as of today
Stella Holdings' profitability improved in the first semester
The Hong Kong-based manufacturer reported that has seen an improvement in profitability during the first half of 2023 driven by strong customer demand for luxury, fashion and sports products
VF Corp appoints Chief People Officer
The US-based footwear group announced that Brent Hyder has been appointed as Chief People Office, effective from the 5th of September
Wolverine's announces unexpected CEO change
The Board of Directors has appointed Christopher E. Hufnagel as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Hufnagel succeeds Brendan L. Hoffman, who is no longer with the company
Ferragamo's CFO resigns
Alessandro Corsi, the manager overlooking Salvatore Ferragamo's financial reporting, resigned and will terminate his employment agreement with the company on the 30th of September, 2023 to take on a new professional challenge
Farfetch appoints Tim Stone as Chief Financial Officer
The UK-based luxury e-tailer has announced that Tim Stone will succeed Elliot Jordan in the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from the 1st of September
Hotter Shoes' CEO and CFO exit the company following the acquisition by WoolOvers
Both Ian Watson, Chief Executive Officer of the footwear brand, and Gavin Manson, its Chief Financial Officer, have reportedly resigned days after the acquisition by WoolOvers Group
Gap appoints new Chief Executive Officer
The owner of Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta brands has appointed Richard Dickson as its President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from the 22nd of August
Assopellettieri names a new President
Claudia Sequi, Vice President of the Firenze-based Pelleterie Claudia, is the new President of the Italian Leather Goods Association for the 23/23 period. She succeeds Fabio Gabbrielli
CK Technology is the new owner of Görtz
After a difficult year, the insolvency proceedings of the Hamburg-based footwear retailer have been completed and the company is now owned by Vienna-based CK Technology Solutions
Changes in the leadership of Vans in the EMEA
VF Corp has announced that Andreas Olsson, until the past 17th Van's Vice President of Sales for EMEA, will now be the brand's new Vice President and General Manager for the region
Authentic Brands appoints new Chief Financial Officer
The New York-based brand management company has announced the appointment of Kevin Willis as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri to step down
Kering has announced the impending departure of Gucci's CEO as part of a wider executive shakeup that includes the naming of Saint Laurent CEO Francesca Bellettini to lead the group's portfolio of brands
JD Sports expands to the Middle East with new franchising deal
The UK-based sportswear retailer has signed a 10-year franchise agreement with the Dubai-based brand management company GMG that will allow it to expand into the Middle East
Tod's Creative Director to step down
The Italian-based luxury group has announced that Walter Chiapponi is stepping down from his role as Creative Director by mutual agreement. Search for a successor is now underway-
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