World Footwear

Management

Founder of Under Armour to take on CEO role once again

Mar 15, 2024 / United States
The US-based company has appointed Kevin Plank as President and CEO, effective from the 1st of April. He will succeed Stephanie Linnartz, who has been in the role for just over a year

Allbirds appoints new CEO amid sales decline

Mar 14, 2024 / United States
The California-based sustainable footwear brand has appointed its current COO, Joe Vernachio, to replace Joey Zwillinger as CEO, amid a slump in sales

AAFA announces the leadership of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors

Mar 12, 2024 / United States
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has announced the renewal of its Board leadership, as well as the addition of 15 new and re-elected Board members

Assocalzaturifici confirms Giovanni Ceolini as President

Mar 11, 2024 / Italy
Giovanni Ceolini has been confirmed as President of the Italian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association until 2027, after taking up the role on an interim basis in August 2022

Schuh strengthens executive team

Mar 11, 2024 / United States
The Genesco-owned footwear retailer has appointed Stephanie Legg as Chief Marketing Officer and Justin Lodge as Chief Digital Officer as part of its efforts to attract younger generations

Geox appoints new CEO amid slowing sales

Mar 7, 2024 / Italy
The Italy-based footwear group has confirmed a slowdown in sales in 2023, a year marked by “strong uncertainty”, and has announced the appointment of Enrico Mistron as its new CEO

VF-owned Dickies names new vice president of global marketing

Mar 1, 2024 / United States
The US-based workwear brand, owned by VF Corp, has appointed Denise Anderson as its new vice president of global marketing. She joins the brand from Smartwool, also part of the same company

Farfetch CEO José Neves steps down

Feb 19, 2024 / United Kingdom
Following Farfetch’s acquisition by South Korea’s Coupang in December, José Neves, who founded the luxury e-commerce platform in 2008, is stepping down from the CEO role

Puma names new head of global brand strategy

Feb 15, 2024 / Germany
The German-based company has named Julie Legrand as Senior Director of Global Brand Strategy. She has been tasked with the definition and execution of Puma’s strategy to increase brand awareness

Deckers appoints Robin Green as President of Hoka

Feb 14, 2024 / United States
The California-based company has appointed Robin Green to the role of President of the Hoka brand. She most recently served as global vice president of Men’s Running and Fitness at Nike

Deckers Brands CEO to retire in August

Feb 6, 2024 / United States
As the US-based company reported another strong quarter, it announced that Dave Power has decided to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective from the 1st of August 2024

H&M announces results for 2023, CEO steps down

Feb 2, 2024 / Sweden
The Sweden-based group has reported a 6% growth in net sales in 2023, as compared to the previous year. However, its CEO has stepped down amid sluggish sales at the start of the year

Crocs brand President Michelle Poole to retire

Feb 2, 2024 / United States
The US-based casual footwear brand has announced that Crocs brand President Michelle Poole has decided to retire. She will be succeeded by Chief Financial Officer Anne Mehlman

Daniel Ervér is the new President and CEO of H&M

Feb 1, 2024 / Sweden
At the same time as reporting its 2023 results, the fashion group announced a change at the top. Daniel Ervér is the group’s new CEO, succeeding Helena Helmersson, who stepped down after four years in the role

LVMH names new Chairman and CEO of Fashion Group

Feb 1, 2024 / France
The French-based luxury conglomerate has named Michael Burke as Chairman and CEO of LVMH Fashion Group. He succeeds Sidney Toledano, who was appointed Advisor to Bernard Arnault
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