Management
Bata Group appoints Panos Mytaros as CEO
The Swiss-based footwear group has appointed the former CEO of Danish group Ecco, Panos Mytaros, as its new head. He will join in September, taking over from Sandeep Kataria
Ecco and Lowa to close factories in Slovakia
This summer, the German outdoor footwear brand Lowa and the Danish footwear brand Ecco are set to close their factories in Slovakia. This is a cause for concern for the country’s footwear industry
Kizik names former Nike veteran as CEO
The Utah-based slip-on footwear brand and its parent company, HandsFree Lab, have appointed Gareth Hosford, the former Nike and Converse executive, as Chief Executive Officer
Luca de Meo appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kering
The CEO of the automotive group Renault has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the luxury group Kering, marking a change in the company’s governance
Nike appoints new Chief Innovation Officer
Following John Hoke’s announcement of his retirement, the US-based sportswear company promoted Tony Bignell, Vice President of running footwear, to Chief Innovation Officer
Shoe Carnival names Kerry Jackson to lead New Business Development
The US-based footwear retailer has announced the return of industry veteran Kerry Jackson to the newly created role of Senior Vice President of New Business Development
Dr. Martens appoints former Nike executive as President of Americas Region
The UK-based footwear company has appointed Paul Zadoff, a former Nike executive, as President of the Americas, as part of its ongoing efforts to rebuild its business in the US
Terence Reilly appointed Chief Brand Officer at Crocs
Crocs has promoted Terence Reilly to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer. He is now responsible for marketing and communications for both the Crocs and Heydude brands
Darren Mckoy (ex-Dr Martens) joins Timberland
VF Corp's group brand Timberland has named Darren Mckoy as its new Global Vice President of Product Design & Creative Direction
Nike shuffles leadership structure
Following Heidi O’Neill’s retirement from her role overseeing consumer, product and brand, the leadership will be divided into three areas. Amy Montagne has been promoted to President of the Nike brand
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Intersport appoints new CEO
The Switzerland-based sporting goods retailer announced that it has appointed Tom Foley as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective from the 1st of July 2025
Jonathan Anderson takes over Dior menswear helm
Jonathan Anderson has been appointed artistic director of Dior's menswear line, the house has confirmed. He succeeds Kim Jones, who stepped down in January
New North America President at Puma
The sportswear company has announced that Tara McRae will succeed Bob Philion as President of Puma North America, where she will oversee the company’s business in this market
Primark CEO resigns amid allegations of misconduct
Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced that Paul Marchant has resigned as CEO of Primark amid allegations of misconduct. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Eoin Tonge, ABF’s finance director-
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