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Ennio Fontana takes on the leadership of Roberto Cavalli
The Italy-based company confirmed the appointment of Ennio Fontana as their new General Manager. Ennio Fontana, who worked for twenty years alongside Philipp Plein, is now taking over the reins of Roberto Cavalli
Ralph Toledano re-elected President of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode
The General Assembly of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture extended the mandate of Ralph Toledano as President of the Chamber for 2 years
Expo Riva's General Manager: COVID-19 has forced the trade fairs to accelerate its evolution process
We spoke with Alessandra Albarelli, General Manager of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, to learn her views on the impact of COVID-19 in the trade fairs arena and to hear about what we can expect from the next edition of the fair
New Executive Board Member for adidas Global Human Resources area
Amanda Rajkumar (48) has been appointed to the adidas Executive Board. Beginning of 2021 she will join the then six-member Executive Board of the sporting goods company as Executive Board Member responsible for Global Human Resources
Puma appoints Johan Kuhlo as General Manager EEMEA Distribution
Johan Kuhlo is currently Head of Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations and will become General Manager EEMEA Distribution with immediate effect. Kuhlo will be based in PUMA’s regional hub in Salzburg and report directly to Arne Freundt, General Manager EMEA
Kerby Jean-Raymond is Reebok’s new VP Creative Direction
Reebok announced the appointment of Kerby Jean-Raymond to Vice President, Creative Direction. In this role, Jean-Raymond will provide creative leadership across all design disciplines for Reebok
Charisse Ford Hughes joins the Board of Directors of Crocs
The US-based company famous for its clogs announced that Charisse Ford Hughes has been appointed to Crocs' Board of Directors. This nomination will be effective from the 1st of October onwards
Increase in the minimum wage for Bangladesh’s leather and footwear
According to The Financial Express, the government has fixed the minimum monthly wage for workers of the leather goods and footwear sector at 7 100 Bangladeshi taka
Pentland Brands promotes Chirag Patel to CEO and makes executive team changes
Pentland Brands Limited announced changes to its executive team. The changes include Chirag Patel becoming Chief Executive Officer, having previously served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Luís Onofre: We will need to do more
Onofre has been re-elected as APICCAPS’ President in what he considers to be one of the “most difficult periods for the Portuguese footwear industry”. This was the starting point of an interview for APICCAPS’ Newspaper, which we bring you here today
Tretorn is reinforcing its team
Just over a year ago, Tretorn got a new CEO, Magnus Månsson, and six months ago a new marketing team was created. Now the company is also strengthening the product and sustainability areas
Michelle Poole named President of Crocs
As President, Ms. Poole will assume responsibility for the Americas, Asia and EMEA regional commercial teams as well as continue to lead the Product Design and Management, Merchandising, and Marketing teams at Crocs
Under Armour to lay off 600 employees globally
US-based sportswear maker said it will lay off about 600 employees from its global workforce, given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in its business
Capri appoints Hannah Colman as Jimmy Choo CEO
Company veteran Hannah Colman has been nominated as Jimmy Coo's new CEO. She started at the brand 24 years ago, as store manager at the brand's first boutique, in London
Wolverine names Brendan Hoffman as new President
The omni-channel retail veteran is joining the Michigan-based company as part of the planned CEO succession transition. Hoffman is also joining Wolverine's Board of Directors-
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