Allbirds 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 ...
Giovanna 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, ...
VF 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.
H&M appoints a new CEO
The board of H&M Hennes & Mauritz has appointed Daniel Ervér, responsible for the H&M brand, as the new president and CEO of the Swedish fashion retailer, with immediate effect. He succeeds Helena Helmersson, who has decided to step down as CEO and leave the group.
Boohoo’s CFO quits with immediate effect
Boohoo’s chief financial officer Shaun McCabe has left the British fast-fashion online retailer with immediate effect and has been replaced by Stephen Morana, a former non-executive director of the company.
Luís Onofre re-elected at the helm of Apiccaps
Luís Onofre was re-elected president of Apiccaps, the Portuguese association of footwear, components and leather goods manufacturers, for a new three-year term.
Genesco appoints a new chief merchandising officer for Journeys
Genesco appointed Chris Santaella as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of the Journeys Group, effective Feb. 5. He replaces Pete Hicks, who retired in October 2023, and will report to Andy Gray, Journeys’ president.
Lanvin Group appoints a new CEO
Lanvin Group said that Joann Cheng, the founding chairman and chief executive officer of the Chinese luxury goods firm, informed the board that she has decided to step down from her roles to pursue new endeavours outside the group. Consequently, the board has appointed Huang Zhen as the new chairman ...
CEC elects Rosana Perán as president
The general assembly of the European Footwear Confederation (CEC) held on Dec. 1 in Elche, Spain, elected Rosana Perán, as its president for the next two years. She is the first woman to head CEC and succeeds Luis Onofre, president of the Portuguese footwear association, Apiccaps.
Genesco appoints a new head for Journeys
Genesco has appointed Andy Gray as the new president of the Journeys Group, effective Jan. 3, 2024. He succeeds Mario Gallione, whose planned retirement was announced in August.