All Executive changes articles – Page 12
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Shoe Zone’s Antony Smith leaves the board
Shoe Zone said that from April 16, Anthony Smith is stepping down from the board of the parent company to increase his focus on the day-to-day running of the business. He will however remain as a director of Shoe Zone’s operating subsidiary, Shoe Zone Retail Limited.
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Stanbee names a new global sales director
Stanbee, a US footwear components provider, has appointed Tom Muller Global Sales Director. He replaces Leo Provencher, who is due to retire in May. Muller has more than three decades of experience in the industry, having spent the last twenty years with Texon International, most recently as US brand director ...
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Gucci names a deputy CEO
Gucci has nominated Stefano Cantino as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective May 2. Cantino comes to Gucci from Louis Vuitton, where he was responsible for communications and brand image. Prior to working at Louis Vuitton, Cantino spent over 20 years of his career at Prada. The post of Deputy Chief ...
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Macy’s names two independent directors in agreement with Arkhouse
Macy’s has appointed two new independent directors, Richard Clark and Richard Markee, to its board of directors, effective immediately. The appointments follow the board’s engagement with Arkhouse Management, resulting in the withdrawal of the latter’s director nominations and ending a proxy contest. Arkhouse ignited the proxy battle in February after ...
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ANWR Schuh’s managing director steps down
Yvonne Breinlinger-Scheuring, the co-managing director of ANWR Schuh, the footwear business of the German buying group ANWR, stepped down at her own request on March 31. She had been in the role since Oct.1, 2023. Breinlinger-Scheuring previously worked for the shoe manufacturer Solidus for 12 years, including seven years ...
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ABG appoints a manager for Australia and New Zealand
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced the appointment of Lim Mi-Kyoung as senior vice president, head of Australia and New Zealand. In her new role, Mi-Kyoung will oversee ABG’s regional expansion, focusing on brand development and driving long-term growth. As ABG’s first employee based in Australia, she will build a team ...
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Chiara Ferragni dropped from Tod’s’ board
Tod’s is not reproposing Chiara Ferragni as a board director. The Italian entrepreneur, fashion influencer and blogger joined the board of the Italian luxury goods company in 2021 with the objective of helping Tod’s better approach young consumers. At the time, the news of her appointment boosted Tod’s’ share price ...
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New head at Marco Tozzi
Christian Böhm is the new managing partner at the Wortmann Group’s subsidiary Marco Tozzi Shoes GmbH & Co. KG starting from June 1. Böhm, 42, will take the helm from Carsten Humke, who has been working for the Wortmann Group for 39 years and has been managing partner at Marco ...
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ArticleGabor’s sales are steady
The German shoe manufacturer Gabor Shoes reported steady sales in the fiscal year 2023 after a sharp rebound in 2022 and announced a management reorganization. The company, based in Rosenheim, in Upper Bavaria, said that total sales of all brands including licenses reached €322 million last year, less than 1 ...
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Caleres hires Liz Dunn as head of corporate development and strategic communications
Liz Dunn has joined Caleres as Senior Vice President of corporate development and strategic communications. “In this newly created role, Dunn will leverage her nearly 30 years’ experience spanning equity research, investment banking, consulting, and finance to ensure Caleres aligns its growth ambitions and strategic communications with delivering shareholder value. ...
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Vans’ chief product and merchandising officer quits
Marissa Pardini, Vans’ chief product and merchandising oOfficer, has announced her departure from the brand by the end of March. This follows a series of turnovers within VF Corp, the brand’s parent company. Pardini, who joined Vans in December 2022 after a decade with the company and a stint at ...
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ArticleAllbirds names a new CEO as losses continue to grow
Allbirds appointed its chief operating officer, Joe Vernachio, as its new CEO and member of the board of directors, effective March 15. He succeeds Joey Zwillinger, the co-founder and CEO, who will continue to serve as a member of the board and as a special advisor to the company. With ...
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Däumling hires a new managing director
The children’s shoe manufacturer Däumling, part of the Berkemann Group, has hired a new managing director. Tristan-Sebastian Nitsche joined the company on March 1, Däumling said. A shoe professional with 22 years of sales and corporate experience in the footwear business, Nitsche holds a dual degree in business administration ...
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ArticleGiovanna Ceolini confirmed president of Assocalzaturifici
On March 7, the general assembly of Assocalzaturifici confirmed Giovanna Ceolini as the president of the Italian association of footwear manufacturers until June 2027. Her mandate will focus on sustainability, digitalization, innovation, the promotion of local production, the so-called Made in Italy, enhancing the role of subcontractors and developing training, ...
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Footasylum appoints a new CEO
Barry Bown, the CEO of Footasylum, is set to transition into a consultancy role with Aurelius, the company’s owner. Bown was CEO for nearly six years and during his tenure he saw significant growth, with the company’s revenues climbing by 7 percent to £320 million (€374m) and Ebitda reaching an ...
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ArticleVF to extend its board in agreement with Engaged Capital
VF Corporation has appointed Caroline Brown to its board in agreement with its shareholder Engaged Capital. The activist investor has been pushing for an aggressive turnaround for the US apparel and footwear company. ”This appointment follows constructive engagement with VF’s shareholders, including Engaged Capital, LLC. VF also intends to ...
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News briefsLiving Kitzbühel hires a head of product
The Austrian slipper brand Living Kitzbühel has expanded its management team with the addition of Christina Wittmann as the new Head of Product, according to media reports. Wittmann previously worked for 16 years at Leder & Schuh AG, where she most recently served as Head of Buying, after introducing ...
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News briefsHooijer Footwear Group strengthens its sales team
The Dutch distribution and wholesale company Hooijer Footwear Group has strengthened its sales team in Bavaria and Austria. Thomas Lugmeier has been responsible for the Heydude and Crocs brands since the beginning of the year, Hooijer said on its LinkedIn page. He succeeds Gerd Neubauer, who is now in ...
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News briefsFamous Footwear hires a general merchandise manager
Andrew Leckie has joined Famous Footwear as senior vice president and general merchandise manager. He will oversee buying and merchandising for the adult athletic, kids and Canadian businesses, announced Caleres, owner of the American footwear retailer. Leckie began his career in athletics and footwear nearly 30 years ago and has ...
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News briefsDeckers names Robin Green head of Hoka
Deckers Brands has named Robin Green as president of the brand Hoka, with immediate effect. Green will serve on the executive leadership team, reporting directly to Dave Powers, the CEO and president of Deckers Brands. ”Green has an extensive track record of leading and operating complex global businesses while delivering ...
