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OrthoLite strengthens global operations with new hires

Nov 20, 2024 / United States
The US-based insole manufacturer has appointed Raj Santhana as its new vice president of operational excellence and promoted Shaw Kiat Phua to vice president of global foaming

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Nov 19, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
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Giovanna Ceolini elected as the new President of the Confindustria Accessori Moda

Nov 19, 2024 / Italy
Confindustria Accessori Moda, the federation of the Italian footwear, leather goods, fur and tanning sectors, has elected Giovanna Ceolini as its new President

Rosana Perán Bazán will continue at the helm of FICE

Nov 12, 2024 / Spain
Rosana Perán Bazán's role as President of the Spanish Federation of Footwear Industries (FICE) was renewed at the association’s recent General Assembly. She first took up the role in 2022

Nike appoints new Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer

Nov 7, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear company has appointed Kizmet Mills as its new Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer. She is the fifth person to hold the role since 2020

Wolverine Worldwide appoints Susie Kuhn to lead Active Group

Oct 31, 2024 / United States
The US-based company has announced the appointment of industry veteran Susie Kuhn as President of its Active Group, which includes the Merrell, Saucony, and Chaco brands

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Oct 30, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
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New CEO at the helm of Coats Group

Oct 23, 2024 / United Kingdom
The UK-based industrial thread manufacturer for apparel and footwear has now a new Chief Executive Officer. David Paja took up the role this month, succeeding Rajiv Sharma

Sandra Harris joins Genesco as new Chief Financial Officer

Oct 16, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear company has appointed Sandra Harris as Chief Financial Officer. Harris succeeds Thomas George, the current Principal Accounting Officer, who plans to retire in December 2024

Authentic and Saks Global to form a strategic venture

Oct 15, 2024 / United States
The joint venture Authentic Luxury Group will serve as an incubator for luxury brands, driving global growth with new strategies for licensing, retail and lifestyle expansions across multiple industries

Kurt Geiger set for potential sale

Oct 14, 2024 / United Kingdom
With a potential 400 million British pounds price tag, the luxury footwear brand Kurt Geiger is in early talks with Alteri Investors and other bidders after posting record profits despite a challenging luxury market

Kering promotes Stefano Cantino to CEO of Gucci

Oct 9, 2024 / France
The French luxury group has announced that Stefano Cantino, who joined Gucci in May 2024 as Deputy CEO, has been promoted to CEO of the brand. He will succeed Jean-François Palus

Authentic Brands Group appoints Josh Perlman as Executive Vice-President to lead Greater China expansion

Oct 9, 2024 / United States
Authentic continues to expand its Asian Pacific portfolio with the appointment of Josh Perlman to lead its Greater China strategy. Perlman brings over 25 years of experience in brand development

Creative leadership change at LVMH-backed Celine

Oct 3, 2024 / France
After seven years as creative director of Céline, Hedi Slimane has left the brand, marking the latest high-profile departure from a fashion label. LVMH has already named Michael Rider as Slimane's successor

Puma appoints new Chief Financial Officer

Oct 2, 2024 / Germany
The German-based sportswear company has appointed Markus Neubrand as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Management Board. Most recently, he was CFO at Guess
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