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ArticleOrthoLite names Marius Wirtz CEO
OrthoLite has appointed Marius Wirtz as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 15, 2026, as founder Glenn Barrett transitions to a senior advisory role within parent company Coats Group. Wirtz joins the premium insole manufacturer on June 15 and will assume the CEO position following a one-month transition period ...
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BFA seeks a Non-Executive Director with financial expertise
The British Footwear Association (BFA) is seeking a Non-Executive Director with financial expertise to join its board. The candidate would have ”a strong background in finance to provide oversight, governance, leadership, and scrutiny as part of a cohesive and dynamic board.” This role would take the lead in supporting the ...
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Footasylum’s CFO steps down
Footasylum’s Chief Financial Officer, Nick Scott, has left the UK sportswear retailer after three years in the role, marking the second senior exit at the Aurelius-owned company this year. Footasylum already replaced its Chief Executive Officer in March 2026, when former Adidas, Nike and Gymshark executive Hannah Mercer succeeded David ...
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Lanvin Group names a new CFO
Lanvin Group, the Chinese luxury goods firm that owns the Italian shoemaker Sergio Rossi, appointed Xi Luo as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1. In this role, Luo will oversee the group’s financial affairs, including financial planning and analysis, accounting and controllership, financial management, treasury, investment and financing projects, and ...
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Orva hires a new CEO
Orva, US provider of e-commerce merchandising solutions for brands, has appointed Stephanie Fox as Chief Executive Officer. ”With more than two decades of experience scaling retail and e-commerce brands, Fox will help strengthen Orva’s marketplace capabilities, operational infrastructure and brand partnership model to support continued growth across the digital retail ...
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The Lanvin brand has a new CEO
Lanvin Group, the Chinese luxury goods firm that owns the Italian shoemaker Sergio Rossi, has appointed Barbara Werschine as Chief Executive Officer of the fashion brand Maison Lanvin. She joins Lanvin after serving as CEO of Eric Bompard. Werschine previously served on the executive committee at Hermès as Director of ...
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Dr. Martens's Senior Independent Director steps down
Dr. Martens announced that Lynne Weedall, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committees, has informed the board of her intention to step down at the conclusion of the 2026 annual general meeting on July 15 after almost six years on the board. Weedall will therefore not ...
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Schuhhaus Klauser names new Managing Director
Schuhhaus Klauser GmbH & Co KG has appointed a new Managing Director. Jens Küpper is succeeding Christian Hoppe at the helm of the German footwear retailer to drive its strategic realignment, restructuring and further development, the Wuppertal-based company said in a statement. Küpper, 48, has served since late 2019 ...
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Tod’s’ CEO steps down after less than 2 years in the job
John Galantic, the Chief Executive Officer of Tod’s, has stepped down less than two years after taking the helm at the Italian luxury goods company. The company has not named a replacement yet, according to the news agency Bloomberg. Tod’s appointed Galantic in September 2024. The former Chief Operating ...
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Caleres confirms its interim CFO in the job
On May 20, Caleres announced the appointment of Dan Karpel as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. He will serve as the company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. Karpel rejoined Caleres as Chief Accounting Officer in October 2025 and was appointed to the role of ...
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Saucony hires a new Chief Marketing Officer
Saucony has hired Wendy Kula as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). She replaces Joy Allen-Altimare, who left the company in November 2025. Rob Griffiths, Saucony’s Brand President, was serving as interim CMO. Kula will lead the running brand’s global marketing function, overseeing brand strategy, digital marketing, creative, and go-to-market execution. ...
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Bogner appoints Puma's former head as its CEO
The German luxury brand Willy Bogner has appointed Arne Freundt, Puma’s former head, as its new Chief Executive Officer, a position that had been vacant since the former CEO, Gerrit Schneider, left at the end of 2022. The sports and lifestyle expert will take up the position on June ...
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Coats names a new Chair
Coats announced that Tim Cobbold will join the board as a Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate with effect from July 1. He will also join the nomination committee at this time. Further to the succession plan announced in March 2024, David Gosnell will retire as Chair and from the board ...
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ANWR Group appoints new head of product at ANWR Schuh
The German buying group ANWR Group has appointed Melina Gerstand as head of the Product Business Unit at its footwear division, ANWR Schuh. In her new role, Gerstand will oversee the strategic and operational development of the product business, including improving access to cost-efficient sourcing, optimizing purchasing and internal processes ...
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Wolverine Worldwide reshapes Work Group leadership
Wolverine Worldwide announced several leadership appointments within its Work Group as the company looks to accelerate product innovation and global brand growth across its work and occupational footwear portfolio. Mike Maloney has been promoted to the newly created role of Global General Manager for the Wolverine brand. Previously chief ...
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Genesco appoints a Chief Accounting Officer
Genesco appointed Ashley Randolph as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 5. A 20-year veteran of the US footwear company, Randolph most recently served as Vice President and Corporate Controller, a role she held since 2024. In her new role, Randolph will oversee the company’s accounting operations, financial ...
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Berkemann hires new International Sales Manager
The German comfort shoe manufacturer Berkemann Group has named Johannes Schnütgen as its new International Sales Manager. In his new role, Schnütgen will oversee the expansion of the company’s international business, focusing on core European markets as well as selected high-growth markets outside the region. He will also manage existing ...
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Deichmann appoints new Head of Communications
Deichmann has appointed a new Head of Corporate Communications to oversee national and international corporate communications, internal communications and fashion PR of the German footwear retailer. Christopher Zurheiden has taken on the role, succeeding Christian Hinkel, who left the company after more than five years to pursue a new professional ...
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JD’s Chair steps down
JD Sports Fashion announced that Andrew Higginson has informed the board of his intention to step down as Chair at the conclusion of the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) on July 21, 2026. He joined the business as Chair in July 2022 and has overseen the transformation of the group’s ...
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ArticleFerragamo names Fabrizio Freda as Special Strategic Advisor
Ferragamo Finanziaria, the holding company of the Ferragamo family and the controlling shareholder of Salvatore Ferragamo, appointed Fabrizio Freda, the former head of Estée Lauder, as Special Strategic Advisor. “We are pleased to begin this collaboration with Fabrizio Freda, a manager of recognized international standing, whose experience will represent an ...
