Management
Giovanna Ceolini: We have many tough challenges on the horizon
We spoke to Giovanna Ceolini, recently re-elected President of Assocalzaturifici until 2027, to explore the association’s key priorities for the future in the face of a challenging economic climate. We also discussed the upcoming edition of MICAM, which has recently moved to a three-day format
New brand president at The North Face
VF Corp has announced the appointment of Caroline Brown as Global Brand President of The North Face, effective from the 10th of June. As a result, she has resigned from VF’s Board of Directors
Sun Choe appointed Global President of Vans
VF Corp has appointed Sun Choe as Global President of Vans, effective the end of July. She joins the company from lululemon, where she was Chief Product Officer for the past seven years
Under Armour to lay off staff as sales continue to fall
The Baltimore-based company has launched a restructuring plan for fiscal 2025, which includes the layoffs of an unspecified number of employees, after reporting weak fourth quarter and full year results
Manuel Rios re-elected Cotance President
Manuel Rios has been unanimously re-elected as President of the European leather industry body for the next two years at the recent General Assembly held on the 15th of May
Pentland Brands names new President for the Americas
The owner of brands such as Speedo and Berghaus has announced that Joe Spies has become the President of the Americas region, succeeding Matt Rock, who stepped down after 19 years with the company
British Footwear Association appoints Richard Shetliffe as CEO
The British Footwear Association (BFA) has appointed Richard Shetliffe as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Lucy Reece-Raybould, who left the group in January after five years in the role
Zalando Co-founder David Schneider steps down from his role as co-CEO
The German-based online retailer has announced that David Schneider will step down from his role as co-CEO to focus exclusively on managing strategic partnerships and brand relationships
Crocs appoints new Chief Financial Officer
At the same time as the release of its first quarter results, the clogs company has announced the appointment of Susan Healy as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Crocs
Clarks CEO steps down
The British footwear label has confirmed that Jon Ram has stepped down as CEO to “pursue other opportunities” after two years in the role
Deckers promotes Ellerker to newly created role of President of Global Marketplace
The California-based company, which owns the Hoka and Ugg brands, has promoted Marco Ellerker to the newly created role of President of Global Marketplace, effective from the 1st of August
Golden Goose welcomes Bizzarri to the board at a time of strong momentum
Former Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri joins the board of the Italian luxury sneaker company as sales continue to grow, driven by strong performance across all regions
Marco Gobbetti confirmed as CEO of Ferragamo
The Italy-based luxury group has confirmed the appointment of Marco Gobbetti as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the luxury company until the end of 2026
Harvey Nichols appoints new CEO
The British department store Harvey Nichols has announced the appointment of Julia Goddard as CEO. She joins the company from Alexander McQueen, where she spent 14 years
Another exit at Under Armour
Chief People and Administrative Officer Tchernavia Rocker will leave the company on the 1st of June 2024 “for personal reasons”, the Baltimore-based sportswear company said in an SEC filing-
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