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Under Armour: Lisa Collier named Chief Product Officer

Apr 23, 2020 / United States
The Baltimore-based brand has announced Lisa Collier as Chief Product Officer. Lisa has more than 30 years across global brand leadership, product development, supply chain and merchandising

Nike names Ann Hebert GM for North America

Apr 22, 2020 / United States
Effective from the 1st of June Nike veteran Ann Hebert, Vice President of global sales, will become Vice President, General Manager of North America Geography, succeeding long-time executive Tom Peddie who is retiring

Andrew Tam appointed as CFO of Stella International

Apr 17, 2020 / Hong Kong
Don Lee is retiring as CFO and will become a consultant to the Group. Andrew Tam will take on the position from April 2020 onwards

John P. Bilbrey joins Tapestry Board of Directors

Apr 15, 2020 / United States
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced that John P. (J.P.) Bilbrey has been appointed to Tapestry’s Board of Directors, bringing the membership to eight

Columbia Sportswear: CEO cuts own salary and employees get regular pay

Apr 2, 2020 / United States
Tim Boyle, President and CEO of Columbia Sportswear, will be reducing his annual salary to 10 000 US dollars. The company plans to continue to offer regular pay its employees

Keen donates 10 million US dollars in shoes for coronavirus relief

Mar 20, 2020 / United States
The Portland-based company will give away 100 000 pairs of shoes, with a retail value of 10 million US dollars, to those affected by coronavirus, including health care workers and people who have lost jobs

CEO Jide Zeitlin commits to lead Tapestry

Mar 12, 2020 / United States
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the group has committed to continue leading Tapestry for the next three years as the group defines and implements its multi-year growth agenda

Vans promotes David Tichiaz to GM in North America

Mar 5, 2020 / America
VF Corporation, the brand’s parent company, has confirmed the promotion of David Tichiaz to General Manager of Vans Americas

Two Ten Footwear Foundation appoints new CEO

Feb 28, 2020 / United States
The national charitable foundation of the US footwear industry announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for the organization. Shawn Osborne will take the leadership of the Foundation

Portuguese Footwear Industry Immersive Summer Programme

Feb 27, 2020 / Portugal
In the summer of 2020, the Portuguese Footwear Industry will host participants from all over the world for an unique learning experience aiming at developing competitive skills in footwear manufacturing

Wolverine Worldwide with new leadership appointments

Feb 19, 2020 / United States
Joelle Grunberg will serve as Global President of Sperry and Tom Kennedy to serve as Global President of the Wolverine brand

Danny D’Alessandro: leather is a life material

Feb 16, 2020 / Italy
While another edition of Mipel kicks off we recall the interview with Danny D’Alessandro CEO of the Milan-based trade show and General Manager of Assopellettieri

Caleres names John McPhee President for Sam Edelman

Feb 6, 2020 / United States
John McPhee will join the company as the president of the Sam Edelman brand, reporting directly to Sam Edelman. He joins Caleres from Herman Miller Retail, where he served as President and Chief Operating Officer since 2010

Toms appoints new CEO

Feb 3, 2020 / United States
Magnus Wedhammar, former GM of Sanuk, a footwear brand belonging to the portfolio of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, was appointed as Toms' new CEO

JCPenney expands leadership team

Feb 3, 2020 / United States
The Texas-based company announced the appointment of six Vice Presidents, each bringing years of leadership, innovation, and expertise to JCPenney
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