News Briefs – Page 9
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Viking Footwear strengthens its sales team
The Norwegian footwear label Viking Footwear has appointed Andreas Spangenberger as its new Sales Representative for the Northern and Eastern Germany regions. Spangenberger has 25 years of experience in the industry and brings extensive knowledge and skills that will support the further expansion of the brand in the outdoor, sports ...
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Authentic Brands Group hires a general manager for Africa
Warren Bowers, a 25-year veteran in the fashion, outdoor and sports sectors, has joined Authentic Brands Group (ABG) as general manager of the US company’s Africa region. In the newly created position, Bowers will oversee ABG’s expansion across the continent by cultivating strategic partnerships to drive growth for the brands ...
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AstorMueller names Achim Tischer chief product officer
The Swiss shoe manufacturer AstorMueller has appointed Achim Tischer, its vice president Product Women, as chief product officer (CPO), starting from June. The move is part of AstorMueller’s strategy to drive growth by expanding its management team and focusing on product and brand development. Tischer had joined AstorMueller ...
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Schuh Mücke expands management
Schuh Mücke, the German shoe and sporting goods retail chain within ANWR Group, has hired a new chief sales officer. Eik Lippmann will join the company’s management team on July 1 and will be in charge of sales, e-commerce and facility management, the group said in a statement. ...
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News briefsDesigner Brands names a CMO at DSW
Designer Brands has appointed Sarah Crockett chief marketing officer (CMO) of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, effective June 6. Crockett will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of all marketing and advertising initiatives for DSW’s nearly 500 US stores and e-commerce channel, DSW.com, ”furthering the implementation of comprehensive ...
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VF names Sun Choe global brand president of Vans
VF Corp. appointed Michelle “Sun” Choe as the global brand president of Vans, starting in late July. Choe brings nearly three decades of experience from top brands, including Lululemon, Marc Jacobs and Levi’s, to her new role. Having recently served as chief product officer at Lululemon, she drove significant revenue ...
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Coats' CEO steps down
Coats’ chief executive, Rajiv Sharma, will leave by the end of 2024 after 14 years with the group, the last eight years as CEO. The British industrial thread and global footwear component manufacturer said that its board has appointed David Paja as chief executive designate. Paja is expected to join ...
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Lululemon’s chief product officer quits
Lululemon announced organizational changes following the resignation of Sun Choe, its chief product officer, to pursue a new opportunity. Choe’s exit marks the end of her seven-year tenure with the company. The Canadian producer of performance apparel for yoga, running and training will not seek a new chief ...
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British Footwear Association names Richard Shetliffe as CEO
The British Footwear Association (BFA) appointed Richard Shetliffe as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 14. Shetliffe has over 30 years of experience in the footwear and accessories industry. He held leadership positions at brands such as Dr. Martens, Ben Sherman, Vagabond, VF Corporation, The Dune Group and ...
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Superfeet appoints a new CFO
The insole specialist Superfeet appointed Kathryn McKenzie as its new chief financial officer. The company said McKenzie will play a crucial role in activating Superfeet’s expansion into medical and industrial/work communities. McKenzie most recently served as CFO at HealthTrackRx, a premier national molecular diagnostic laboratory. Prior to this, she held ...
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Dr. Martens’ new CFO joins early
Dr. Martens said that Giles Wilson, who has been appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer, will join the company and the board on May 13, two weeks earlier than the previously announced date of May 27. Wilson is replacing Jon Mortimore, who is retiring from the ...
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Wolverine names a new CFO
Wolverine Worldwide, the Michigan-based footwear company, has named Taryn Miller as chief financial officer (CFO). She will report directly to Chris Hufnagel, the company’s president and CEO. Miller previously served as the vice president of corporate and commercial finance at Corteva Agriscience, an international agriculture company. In this role, ...
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Clarks’ CEO steps down
After two years in the job, Jonathan Ram has stepped down as the chief executive officer of Clarks. The British footwear group said that Ram had decided to leave to “pursue other opportunities” and thanked him for his “leadership and contribution to Clarks over the last two years.” According to ...
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Columbia names a vice president for the Sorel brand
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Michael Minter joined the company as Sorel’s vice president, brand, effective April 29. Minter has spent nearly 20 years in creative and marketing leadership roles for brands such as Sanuk, Billabong, Keen, DC, and Reef. Along with the Sorel brand, the group owns the labels ...
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Lowa Austria hires new sales manager
The German mountain, outdoor and everyday footwear manufacturer Lowa has hired a new Head of Sales for its Austrian business. Footwear expert Bernd Fürthbauer, who took up the role at the beginning of April, will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies. The 46-year-old has many years of experience ...
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Deckers creates the role of president of global marketplace
The US company Deckers Brands, owner of a portfolio of brands including Ugg, Koolaburra, Hoka, Teva, Sanuk and Ahnu brands, has promoted Marco Ellerker to the newly created role of president of global marketplace, effective Aug. 1, 2024. Ellerker has served in various operational roles at Deckers since 2017, most ...
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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 ...
