That are the most important people for the sporting goods industry – Page 2
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News briefsNew member of the SFIA Board of Directors elected
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has elected a new Chairman of the SFIA Board of Directors.
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News briefsMathieu Sidokpohou is new at Adidas Executive Board
Mathieu Sidokpohou succeeds Arthur Hoeld. The former Executive Board member responsible for global sales will not extend his mandate beyond March 31, 2026.
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News briefsNike aims for stronger return to the outdoor business with a renewed focus on ACG
As Nike revisits its opportunity in the outdoor space to reinvigorate growth, Angela Dong, Nike’s top executive in Greater China, has reportedly been tasked with overseeing its outdoor sub-brand, All Conditions Gear.
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News briefsSport 2000 France names Patricia Ligonie as Purchasing Director
Ligonie brings a customer-focused vision from long-standing experience in the food retail sector.
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News briefsFrasers Group Managing Director of Sport is leaving her role
The former Nike executive will remain on Frasers’ Board as a non-executive director.
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News briefsSuper Retail Group hires former Amazon director
Kate Burleigh, a former regional manager at Amazon, is the new non-executive director at Super Retail Group.
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News briefsNick Karrat joins StockX as Chief Marketing Officer
StockX today announced that Nick Karrat is joining StockX as its new CMO.
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News briefsFootway’s CEO steps down
After 14 years as CEO, Daniel Mühlbach is stepping down from his position. He will continue to focus on Footway’s platform business.
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News briefsMacron has a new sports marketing director
Italian technical sportswear producer Macron has a new SMD.
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ArticleJürgen Klopp returns to leadership position as Red Bull’s Global Head of Soccer
Jürgen Klopp, the 57-year-old German, will assume the role of Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull on Jan. 1, 2025.
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News briefsTed Ligety in charge of product performance at DPS Skis
The former US ski racer and Olympian partners with the ski company to drive new product innovations in carbon-fiber ski technology.
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News briefsOne of Nike’s ‘unsung heroes’ has passed away
Douglas Houser, whom Phil Knight calls ‘an unsung hero’ of Nike, dies at 89.
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News briefsOle-Henrik Skirstad resigns as CEO of Sport Holding
The Board of Directors and Ole-Henrik Skirstad have jointly agreed on the change.
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News briefsANWR Garant Netherlands announces leadership change
Dennis Beute steps down as Managing Director of ANWR Garant Netherlands after 15 years, leaving the role to pursue new professional challenges.
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News briefsMalbon Golf appoints former Nike exec as first-ever CEO
The search for Malbon’s first CEO took a year, according to a WWD report.
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ArticleElevate Outdoor Collective promotes COO to CEO
EOC promoted Josée Larocque to CEO, marking a leadership shift aimed at driving innovation and global growth initiatives.
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News briefsGil Avérous is the new French Minister of Sports
Avérous takes over from Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, who was Minister of Sports during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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News briefsLIV Golf appoints Ilana Finley as Chief Communications Officer
Finley is a former Nike senior executive with more than 20 years of experience in the sports industry.
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News briefsBoris Zanoletti is the new head of Intersport Italia
Zanoletti is the general manager of Cisalfa Group.
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News briefsKMD Brands appoints new CEO
Brent Scrimshaw, with over 20 years of global industry experience, will succeed Michael Daly as the new group CEO.
