Industry Moves: PVH Taps Eva Serrano as Calvin Klein Global Brand President + More News
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Dec. 14, 2022: PVH Corp. has tapped Eva Serrano as global brand president of Calvin Klein. Serrano, a seasoned Inditex group veteran, will join the company in March 2023 and report to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH Corp. Serrano joins PVH and Calvin Klein with 20 years of leadership experience with Zara and the Inditex group. Serrano began her career in Europe, where she was part of the international commercial development for Zara Europe before assuming the international commercial director position for Asia Pacific and playing a key role in expanding growth in the region. She most recently served as president for Inditex Greater China, where she was responsible for leading that rapidly growing market. “Eva deeply understands the disruptive forces in our industry and how to connect a brand’s core value proposition to where the consumer is going,” said Larsson in a statement. “Her experience will be critical in unlocking Calvin Klein’s full global potential, and her appointment is an important next step in our continuing execution of the PVH+ Plan, our multi-year growth plan.”
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Dec. 9, 2022: Rocky Brands Inc. announced new changes to its board of directors. Longtime members Glenn Corlett and James Stewart have elected to retire from the board, effective Dec. 31, 2022. Corlett has served on the board since 2000 and Stewart since 1996. In connection with the departures of the two men, Rocky Brands is decreasing the number of directors to 10 from the previous 11. One of the open positions will be filled by Dwight Smith, who has been appointed a Class 1 director, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Smith is president and CEO of Sophisticated Systems Inc., a company he founded to provide businesses with a comprehensive set of information technology solutions. His background also includes roles with Software Alternatives Inc., Cullinet Software Inc. and IBM, and he will soon complete his term as board chair of The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
Dec. 8, 2022: Southern California-inspired lifestyle apparel and footwear brand Johnnie-O has appointed Norma Delaney to its newly created chief marketing officer position. In the role, Johnnie-O said via statement that Delaney will be tasked with enhancing and amplifying the brand, which closed on a minority investment funding of $108 million from Wasatch Global Investors and Ares Management funds this year. Prior to Johnnie-O, Delaney most recently served as VP of global brand marketing at Hoka and has had stints at New Balance, Burton, Rockport, Sperry and Keds. “The story of Johnnie-O is one that I can totally relate to,” Delaney said in a statement. “It’s a brand that lives happily at the intersection of east coast traditions and a laid-back SoCal lifestyle, celebrating the best of both worlds. My job is to grow and scale the story of Johnnie-O and welcome more people in. I’m excited to join such a talented and passionate team as we embark on the next chapter of growth.”
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Dec. 8, 2022: NTWRK has named Ben Dietz to the newly created role of chief strategy officer, effective immediately. He reports directly to NTWRK CEO Aaron Levant. In this role, Dietz will lead strategy and will be responsible for deal origination and development and communicating, executing, and sustaining strategic initiatives for NTWRK. Other initiatives in the near future include reinvigorating NTWRK’s brand positioning for partners, galvanizing new brand collaborations, and redefining synergies across the company. Dietz joins NTWRK from American Express’ travel media brand Departures, where he acted as a strategic advisor to numerous media companies and marketing agencies. Prior to Departures, Dietz served 16 years at Vice Media Group, where he led U.S. media sales and business development.
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Dec. 1, 2022: Dick’s Sporting Goods has named Ray Sliva as EVP of stores, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Sliva will report to president and CEO Lauren Hobart and serve as a key member of the company’s executive leadership team. Throughout his tenure at Best Buy, Sliva held various roles in operations and human resources. Most recently, Sliva served as Best Buy’s chief people officer, where he was responsible for leading all employee engagement initiatives. Prior to this role, Sliva served as Best Buy’s president of retail, responsible for U.S. sales across all customer touchpoints, including in-home consultations, Best Buy for Business, digital sales, and nearly 1,000 brick and mortar locations. “Our stores are a critical touchpoint with our athletes,” said Hobart. “Ray’s retail experience, passion for people, culture and operations will be tremendous assets as we continue to elevate the athlete and teammate experience in our stores.”
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Nov. 22, 2022: Genesco Inc. has named two new independent directors Matthew M. Bilunas, CFO of Best Buy Co., Inc., and Carolyn Bojanowski, EVP of merchandising at Sephora USA, to its board of directors, effective Jan. 29, 2023. Genesco also announced that current directors Matthew C. Diamond and Kevin P. McDermott will retire from its board and will not stand for reelection at the company’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders. In order to facilitate an orderly transition, Genesco has expanded the size of its board from nine to 11 directors until its 2023 annual meeting, at which time the board will revert to nine directors. “I am delighted to welcome seasoned retail executives Matt Bilunas and Carolyn Bojanowski to our board,” said Mimi Vaughn, board chair, president and CEO of Genesco. “We are in a transformative time in the retail industry, and we look forward to their leadership and many contributions.”
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Nov. 22, 2022: Oboz has hired Rob Leo as its VP of Finance. Prior to Oboz, Leo spent more than 12 years at Skullcandy Inc. where he held several finance department positions. Most recently, Leo was the director of finance and treasury, a role he held for three years. “I was drawn to Oboz not only by the success they have been enjoying, but also by their corporate culture and the Bozeman outdoor community. I look forward to helping Oboz continue on its growth trajectory and enjoying some turns up at Bridger along the way,” Leo said in a statement.
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Nov. 16, 2022: The TJX Companies, Inc. has promoted John Klinger to EVP and CFO, effective Jan. 29, 2023. In his new role, Klinger will oversee corporate finance for TJX, including audit, treasury, tax, and investor relations. He will continue to report to Scott Goldenberg who has been CFO since 2012. Goldenberg will continue as SEVP of finance, with responsibility for certain other corporate functions, including global communications, risk management, new business development, and financial aspects of real estate. Klinger joined TJX in 2000 as a manager of business analysis for Marmaxx. He held various finance positions with increasing responsibility within HomeGoods and Marmaxx before being promoted to VP and divisional CFO for AJWright in 2007. In 2011, he became VP of corporate finance and was promoted to SVP and divisional CFO for TJX Europe later that year. He returned to the U.S. in 2015 to assume the role of SVP and corporate controller. In April 2019, Klinger was named EVP and corporate controller. Prior to joining TJX, Klinger was with the Stride Rite company starting in 1994. He held various finance roles, eventually becoming the director of finance in 1998.
Nov. 16, 2022: Canadian footwear and apparel company Kamik has tapped Steeve Côté as COO. In his new role, Côté will lead Kamik’s global operations including supply chain management, manufacturing, and logistics. Côté brings over 30 years of industry knowledge in operations and supply chain management with extensive experience in the Quebec market among many other international sectors. Starting his career as a consultant in logistics, distribution, and manufacturing process optimization, Côté has taken on multiple operation leadership positions across industries including pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and fashion. Côté was most recently the VP of operations at Joseph Ribkoff, an important player in the Canadian fashion industry, managing manufacturing activities across Canada and Europe alongside distribution initiatives in over 64 countries worldwide. Côté previously worked at Lise Watier from 2009-2016, holding the position of VP of operations at this time of his departure.
Nov. 14, 2022: Dick’s Sporting Goods has hired Chad Kessler as its EVP of vertical brands. According to the retail giant, Kessler will be responsible for leading the strategy, management and execution of all aspects of its vertical brands organization. This, Dick’s Sporting Goods explained, includes a focus on the growth of its softlines business, such as the Calia, DSG, Vrst and Alpine Design labels, as well as its hardlines business. Prior to joining Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kessler most recently was the president of American Eagle Premium Brands.
Nov. 11, 2022: Under Armour, Inc. announced on Friday that Wes Moore has stepped down from its board of directors effective immediately due to his election as governor of the state of Maryland. Moore, the former CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, joined the board in October 2020 and served as a member of the corporate governance and sustainability committee. “On behalf of the entire team, I’d like to congratulate Wes, and thank him for his dynamic leadership as well as the significant contributions he made as a member of Under Armour’s board of directors,” said Kevin Plank, executive chair and brand chief. “We wish him well as he embarks on this next chapter as the leader of the great state of Maryland.” Moore added: “It has been a pleasure serving on Under Armour’s board and sharing my passion for purpose and community with the brand. I look forward to seeing this iconic Maryland-based company continue to harness the power of sport to strengthen athletes and communities globally.”
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Nov. 10, 2022: Pentland Brands – the company behind Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury, Ellesse and Mitre – has appointed Belinda Deery as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO). Deery is an experienced CHRO, having held HR leadership roles within FTSE-listed, private equity and family-owned global companies such as Clarks, New Look, House of Fraser and Debenhams. Deery joins Pentland this month from the behavioral change consultancy, KultraLab, where she’s been chief insight & solutions officer for the past two years. Prior to KultraLab, Deery spent nine years at Clarks in the roles of HR director, global talent director and, latterly, chief people officer. In her new role as a member of the Pentland Brands executive team, Deery will lead the HR services, recruitment, reward, employee engagement and internal communications teams across the business and brands globally.
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Nov. 2, 2022: Karen Katz, who has been interim CEO of Intermix, has decided to step down from the role. She will continue as a board member, according to FN sister publication WWD. James Rushing will become interim CEO, effective immediately, and will maintain his current role as interim chief financial officer. The company will embark on a search for a new CEO, said industry sources. Katz, who couldn’t be reached for comment, has been in the role since June 7. She became an Intermix board member last April. Katz is the former president and CEO of the Neiman Marcus Group and had taken over duties held by Jyothi Rao, CEO, who decided to step down. Before joining Intermix, Rushing was founder of JKR Advisors and a partner in Kearney, the global management firm. He has also been an associate partner at McKinsey & Co.
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Nov. 1, 2022: REI Co-op has hired Patrick Fell as its VP of financial planning and analysis. He will assume the role on Nov. 7. Fell, the company said in a statement, will provide strategic financial thought-leadership across the co-op. This includes helping drive efficiency and effectiveness in the annual planning and forecasting processes. In the role, REI said Fell will partner with leaders across the company “to drive businesses and membership goals in support of the co-op’s long term strategic plan.” Prior to REI, Fell was most recently was the VP of finance at StockX. He has also held roles at eBay and General Electric.
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Oct. 25, 2022: Belk has hired MaryAnne Morin as its new president and chief merchandising officer. Morin, who joins the organization on Oct. 26, will lead the company’s merchandising, planning, and private brands teams, Belk said in a statement. Morin previously served as president at both Stein Mart and Republic Clothing Group. She was also EVP at Hudson Bay Company, and worked for Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, and Echo Design Group. “We’re thrilled to welcome MaryAnne to Belk,” Don Hendricks, Belk CEO, said in a statement. “We are always striving to provide our customers with the best shopping experiences, which include offering quality products they want at prices they can afford. MaryAnne’s wealth of knowledge will help us make that experience even better, whether customers are shopping in our stores, on Belk.com or our mobile app.”
Oct. 21, 2022: Rack Room Shoes has promoted longtime team member Jennifer Scantland to Midwest/Tennessee regional manager. Based in Memphis, Tenn., Scantland covers stores in West Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. She joined Rack Room Shoes in 2003 as a part-time associate in Knoxville, Tenn. She was also an assistant manager before being promoted and relocating to Nashville to serve as district manager in 2009. Whit McConnell, VP of store operations for Rack Room Shoes, said in a statement, “Jennifer brings enthusiasm, industry experience and knowledge to share with her team as we continue to evolve and improve how we serve our customers and communities.”
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Oct. 18, 2022: Macy’s has named longtime exec Julie Walsh as senior vice president, general business manager of Center Core and Beauty. Walsh has worked at Macy’s for more than 20 years and has held various leadership positions, including experience in fine jewelry, prestige cosmetics and most recently, serving as Macy’s vice president, divisional business manager for fragrances. In her new role, Walsh will be responsible for leading and driving the Center Core and Beauty merchandise organization which include beauty, jewelry, handbags, shoes and accessories. She will report to Macy’s chief merchandising officer Nata Dvir. “I am so excited to share Julie’s promotion. As a member of our merchant organization for over two decades, we have watched her grow in her career and excel in advancing our strategy,” Dvir said. “I am confident that her leadership, collaborative approach and ability to create meaningful experiences in-store and online through best-in-class product offerings will continue to help drive this business forward.”
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Oct. 18, 2022: Xero Shoes has hired John Wadley as the VP of product development. Wadley joins the company from VF Corp.’s Altra brand, where he was director of product innovation and sustainability. Prior to Xero Shoes, Wadley played an instrumental role in fueling Altra’s hyper growth over the past 10 years, in roles as senior footwear developer, and during the brand’s new ownership under VF Corp. as director of product development, and most recently his aforementioned role as director of product. According to Xero, Wadley will lead the company’s product development staff, liaising with product design, product management and operational counterparts to continue innovating the brand’s growing line of barefoot-inspired footwear. “Xero Shoes is growing at an impressive rate, and I’m excited to inject fresh, innovative ideas and solutions to capture new and retain existing customers who love natural movement,” said Wadley in a statement. “The brand has so much potential and I’m looking forward to using my expertise in product development and innovation to elevate their classic and new footwear styles.”
Oct. 17, 2022: REI Co-op has hired 30-year retail industry veteran Mary-Farrell Tarbox for its VP of physical stores and retail operations role, which she will assume as of Oct. 24. The outdoor retail powerhouse said in a statement today that Tarbox will provide strategic leadership in the role for its nearly 180 physical stores and retail operations team, which accounts for more than three-quarters of its 16,000-plus employee base. Also, REI said Tarbox will be tasked with delivering on its goals that include advancing the employee experience, customer service and culture of continuous improvement. Most recently, Tarbox was a regional VP at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Her retail career also includes stints at Crate & Barrel, Petsmart, Inc. and Target Corporation, and she has also volunteered with Chicago Cares Inc. for 20 years where she also serves as an emeritus board member. “Mary-Farrell is a proven leader in omni-channel operations. Her more than 30 years of leading successful teams across multiple retail environments made her a clear choice,” REI Co-op chief commercial officer Cameron Janes said in a statement. “As REI’s retail presence expands across the nation, she will have a key role in helping the co-op achieve our aspiration to serve a 50-million-member community.”
Oct. 12, 2022: JD Sports Fashion CFO Neil Greenhalgh will step down from his role in 2023. four years in the role. He served in the role for four years. The news comes after executive chairman of JD Sports Fashion Plc Peter Cowgill stepped down from his role in May and was replaced by Régis Schultz in September. “The decision to step back from JD during 2023 is one that I have been considering for some time,” Greenhalgh said. “I fully intend to help Andy and Régis settle into their roles and, by giving the Board advanced notice, enable a smooth transition to a new CFO.”
Oct. 5, 2022: Under Armour, Inc. has promoted David Baxter to president of the Americas, succeeding Stephanie Pugliese, who will be stepping down from her role and leaving the company. Pugliese will remain until early 2023 to support Baxter’s transition. Before joining Under Armour in 2020 as SVP of Americas wholesale, Baxter served as president and CEO of Lids Sports Group from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he was VP of Adidas’s America’s sport performance division from 2010 to 2014, where he directed the North American product and marketing strategies. Along with this appointment, Under Armour has tapped Mehri Shadman as chief legal officer and corporate secretary as John Stanton, the company’s current chief legal officer, has decided to retire at the end of 2022 after 16 years of service. Shadman is currently the Deputy general counsel, corporate and risk, and assistant corporate secretary, and has spent nine years at Under Armour. Before Under Armour, Shadman began her career as an associate at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, a global law firm, in its capital markets practice. Both executives will start on Oct. 24.
Oct. 4, 2022: Twisted X Global Brands has promoted Clayton Smith as senior director of sales. Smith previously served as director of marketing for the brand and held various marketing roles with Justin Brands, Inc prior to joining the Twisted X team. In his new position, Smith will now be responsible for managing Twisted X Global Brands’ western product including Twisted X and Black Star. The company said that this promotion is part of its “ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation” in the western footwear industry. “Twisted X has been a leader and innovator in the western category since the brand was founded 17 years ago to offer products for those that live the western lifestyle,” said Smith in a statement. “My goal is to ensure that western is kept at the core of our business to propel us into the next growth chapter.”
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Oct. 3, 2022: Sperry has hired Danielle Alalu to fill its VP of sales role. Most recently, Alalu — an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience — was VP of global wholesale at fitness and lifestyle brand Sweaty Betty. Alalu will report to Sperry global brand president Katherine Cousins. “Sperry has had an important place in the history of fashion for close to 90 years. I am excited to join this beloved heritage brand and apply my expertise to accelerate sales and elevate the brand perception with existing and new Sperry customers,” Alalu said in a statement.
Sept. 30, 2022: QVC and HSN parent company Qurate Retail Group has named Scott Barnhart as its new chief operating officer, effective immediately. In this role, Barnhart will lead supply chain, procurement, global business services, and corporate real estate and workplace services for all Qurate Retail Group brands globally; customer service and experience for all U.S. brands; and QVC and HSN’s U.S. fulfillment operations. Barnhart also oversees the transformation management office for Project Athens, Qurate Retail Group’s three-year plan to establish revenue stability, OIBDA margin expansion and incremental cash flow generation. Barnhart reports to David L. Rawlinson II, president and CEO of Qurate Retail, Inc. Most recently, Barnhart was president of global medical products & supply chain at Cardinal Health, a Fortune 500 pharmaceuticals distributor, medical/lab products manufacturer, and healthcare data services provider. Barnhart also help senior positions at Aramark, Conagra Brands and Diageo. Early in his career, Barnhart advised other global companies as a consultant at PwC and E&Y.
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Sept. 28, 2022: Toms has tapped Dorothy Sadd as its new global COO and CFO. Sadd most recently was the CFO/COO at omnichannel fashion brand Unique Vintage – omni channel fashion brand. She has also previously served as VP of Europe at VF Corp. and has held senior positions at Adidas, Vans, LVMH, and The North Face. Sadd also spent more than a decade at Kurt Salmon, a management consulting firm that specializes in apparel, retail, and consumer products. “Appointing Dorothy as our new COO and CFO was an easy decision for us at Toms,” said Magnus Wedhammar, CEO at Toms in a statement. “She brings 25 years of experience in the footwear and retail industry from finance to logistics to management and is coming in at a pivotal time to continue to grow Toms as a mission driven brand. We are thrilled to have Dorothy join our team.”
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Sept. 21, 2022: Nike has tapped two new members to its board of directors: Mónica Gil and Bob Swan. Gil is currently the chief administrative and marketing officer at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. Swan, the former CEO of Intel Corporation, works at Andreessen Horowitz as an operating partner. “Mónica and Bob’s collective leadership in business operations, innovation, marketing, branding and media make them outstanding additions to our board,” said Nike executive chairman Mark Parker in a statement.
Sept. 20, 2022: Brunt Workwear has appointed several new people to serve in senior leadership positions across the organization. The work apparel and footwear brand has tapped Sarah Litt as senior director of customer loyalty and retention, Ryan Shingledecker as director of marketing, Matt Thompson as director of apparel, Colton Vosburg as director of footwear and Ruth Trieger as director of customer experience. “It’s truly an honor to see our team grow with a new group of incredible leaders to help Brunt reach new heights. We have professionals from all areas of the consumer industry, coming together to serve the hardworking tradespeople we are so proud to build products for,” said Eric Girouard, founder and CEO of Brunt in a statement.
Sept. 15, 2022: Skechers SVP of domestic sales Rick Graham has announced his retirement after almost 30 years with the company. He previously served as a key account manager, regional manager and the VP of sales/women’s. Pete Calichman will take over the role from Graham, who will leave the company at the end of 2022. “For 18 years, Rick served as SVP for domestic sales guiding the best team in the business and building key relationships to help Skechers become the leader it is today. Though we will miss his insight and dedication to the Company and industry, Rick leaves us prepared for the future,” said Skechers president Michael Greenberg.
Sept. 12, 2022: Vans has hired Marissa Pardini as its chief product and merchandising officer. Pardini will step into the role on Dec. 1. In the position, Vans said Pardini will be tasked with leading global product, which includes apparel and footwear, as well as its merchandising function “as the brand looks to further its objective to be consumer-minded, retail-centric and hyper-digital brand.” Most recently, Pardini served as the VP and GM of The North Face Americas region, a role she’s held since 2020.
Sept. 12, 2022: Hudson’s Bay has named Sophia Hwang-Judiesch as president, effective Sept. 19. She will succeed Wayne Drummond, who will be retiring. Most recently, Hwang-Judiesch was VP of strategic initiatives at Ulta Beauty, where she led the build and launch of Beauty@Target, and managed 13 workstreams, including: merchandising, mp&o, store/service operations, e-commerce, and supply chain. Previously, Hwang-Judiesch was SVP at Carter’s Oshkosh, and was with Esprit de Corp as China country manager of retail, wholesale & e-commerce. Among her new responsibilities at Hudson’s Bay, the company said that Hwang-Judiesch will be focused on the execution of its in-store digital selling transformation, customer experience and store optimization. Last year The Bay (digital) and Hudson’s Bay (stores) announced that its store fleet and e-commerce business would operate as two separate businesses, accelerating its digital-first transformation. This mirror’s the same initiative its sister retailer Saks Fifth Avenue did in early 2021.
Sept. 8, 2022: Original Footwear Company, which designs and manufactures shoes for law enforcement officers, military operators and first responders, has tapped Mark Cavanaugh for its CEO role. He will succeed founder Kevin Cole, who will remain on its board of directors. In this role, the company said Cavanaugh will be tasked with continuing to drive growth within its core military, law enforcement and first responder customer bases, as well as create new partnerships with leading national retailers where the products have crossover appeal. Cavanaugh has more than 30 years of industry experience, which includes stints at Under Armour, New Balance and Nike.
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Sept. 8, 2022: Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of QVC and HSN, has announced two executive leadership appointments. Soumya Sriraman, who was most recently head of Prime Video Channels at Amazon, has been named president of streaming for Qurate Retail Group, effective Sept. 7. Qurate Retail Group’s newest business unit, vCommerce Ventures, operates the company’s streaming service and is designed to accelerate the company’s ownership of digital live streaming shopping, beyond QVC’s and HSN’s traditional multiplatform experiences. Stacy Bowe, who previously held senior merchandising positions at G-III Apparel Group and Macy’s, was named chief merchandising officer of QVC US, effective Sept. 6. In fiscal year 2021, QVC US represented approximately three quarters of Qurate Retail Group’s $8.3 billion in vCommerce revenue in the U.S. (HSN represented the rest).
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Sept. 7, 2022: Kate Spade New York has tapped Tom Mora and Jennifer Lyu, who will be partnering as the principal designers for all the brand’s product categories. In his role, Mora oversees design direction for Kate Spade’s ready-to-wear, footwear, jewelry, home and licensed lifestyle categories. Lyu leads design for the brand’s handbags and accessories collections. Their designs will be showcased during the brand’s upcoming spring 2023 collection presentation at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 9. Prior to joining Kate Spade, Mora served as the creative director of women’s and licensed product at Cole Haan, overseeing seasonal collections, advertising and visual presentation. A graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York, Mora has previously held positions at Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach and J.Crew, where he spent 14 years. Lyu joins Kate Spade from Tory Burch where she led design for handbags and small leather goods. Prior to that, she held various design leadership roles at 3.1 Phillip Lim across women’s and men’s categories including accessories, footwear and ready-to-wear. Earlier in her career, Lyu held senior design roles at Emilio Pucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada.
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Sept. 7, 2022: Stuart Weitzman has made two changes to its team. Jackie Giusti Seaman has been promoted to SVP of global marketing & communications, and Kaisy Mae O’Reilly has been named SVP of digital, strategy & customer innovation. Seaman joined the brand in 2006, and with her 16-year tenure, brings deep understanding of the footwear, fashion and luxury industry to the role, as well as a keen ability to establish a clear brand vision in an ever-evolving media and communications landscape. O’Reilly joins Stuart Weitzman after 18 years at Procter & Gamble, where her consumer-centric approach propelled her to the role of brand VP of SK-II in the U.S. At Stuart Weitzman, she is now directly responsible for the North America e-commerce and digital marketing teams, including CRM, customer insights, performance marketing and customer service.
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Sept. 6, 2022: Cougar Shoes has named Janelle LeBlanc as VP of global sales. In this newly created role, LeBlanc will spearhead the development, growth and further expansion of Cougar Shoes’ branded sales organization, including Canada, USA and International. LeBlanc most recently served as managing director of U4IK Ltd., a B2B & DTC sales and marketing solutions company. There, she worked with major global brands such as, FitFlop, Pajar, Chaco and Caprice, to help build and increase brand awareness at the retail level, as well as support omnichannel integration and growth. Prior to this role, LeBlanc served as the brand manager/national sales at Wolverine Worldwide, served a two-year term as the president of AFA Canada, and remains an active member and founder of the Webinar Series: Retail Next.
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Sept. 6, 2022: Macy’s, Inc. has tapped Pam Quintiliano as head of investor relations, effective Sept. 12. In this role, Quintiliano will be responsible for leading the company’s active investor relations program. Quintiliano will succeed Mike McGuire, who previously announced his intent to retire after more than three years at Macy’s, Inc. and more than a 20-year career in investor relations. McGuire will stay on through the end of September to help with the transition. Quintiliano will report to Adrian Mitchell, CFO of Macy’s Inc. Quintiliano joins Macy’s, Inc. from Abercrombie & Fitch Co., where she most recently served as the group VP of investor relations. “Pam brings a wealth of experience to this role, with a deep understanding of the retail industry and financial community, including more than two decades as both a sell- and buy-side analyst,” Mitchell said in a statement. “Pam will serve as an invaluable partner as Macy’s, Inc. continues our transformation and executes on our strategy to deliver sustainable profitable growth and maximize shareholder value over the long-term.”
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Aug. 30, 2022: New Balance has named Romina Bongiovanni as its global director of international marketing, where she will oversee the brand’s marketing strategy as part of the global leadership team. She previously served as the company’s director of global communications and entertainment. She replaces Tim Malone, who left the role to join Crocs as its VP of global integrated marketing.
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Aug. 29, 2022: PVH Corp. has named Nadia Azria to the new post of chief merchandising officer of Tommy Hilfiger Global, effective Nov. 1. She most recently served as VP of merchandising of One Nike Market Place at Nike, responsible for designing and implementing a “data-driven merchandising strategy” with a focus on “transformation toward vertical retail.” Before that, Azria spent more than 13 years at Ralph Lauren in various leadership EMEA posts focusing of retail, store design, visual merchandising and e-commerce, including EMEA chief merchandising officer. Her role at Hilfiger will be to raise consumer appeal and strengthen the company’s premium positioning as a global lifestyle brand. This new role at the company aims to drive cross-category alignment and growth across the Tommy Hilfiger and Tommy Jeans labels.
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Aug. 29, 2022: Caleres has named Jack Calandra as SVP and CFO, effective Sept. 12. He will have responsibility for the company’s finance, accounting, investor relations, external reporting, treasury and tax functions. Following the previously announced CEO succession, and as the company transitions the executive leadership team for the future, Calandra will succeed Ken Hannah, who has served as CFO of Caleres for the last seven years. Hannah will be available to Caleres as needed to support this orderly transition. Calandra most recently served as CFO of A.K.A. Brands. Prior to that time, he served as EVP, CFO, and treasurer for Tailored Brands. Calandra also held several executive positions at Gap Inc., which included SVP of corporate finance and investor relations; SVP and CFO of Banana Republic Global; VP and CFO of Gap Inc. Direct; and VP and CFO of Gap International. Earlier in his career, he served in various finance roles of increasing responsibility at Unilever.
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Aug. 24, 2022: Jeffrey Davis, CFO of Qurate Retail Group, has resigned from the company, and is expected to remain for a transition period. As such, the company has named James Hathaway as the interim CFO. Hathaway joined Qurate Retail Group in May 2021 as SVP to lead finance for the company’s largest reporting unit, QxH, serving as CFO for QVC U.S. and HSN. Prior to joining Qurate Retail Group, Hathaway spent more than 20 years with PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, where he took on increasing responsibility in financial leadership roles. Separately, William Hunter has been promoted to chief transformation officer, a newly created role. Hunter was most recently SVP of business transformation & shared services where he led a variety of key implementations. Prior to the formation of Qurate Retail Group, Hunter served as SVP and corporate controller for HSN where he led all aspects of financial and operational accounting for the organization. The primary focus of this new role is to accelerate the implementation of Project Athens, a three-year plan to stabilize revenue, expand adjusted OIBDA margin and generate incremental free cash flow.
Aug. 24, 2022: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has named Dirk Standen as dean of the SCAD School of Fashion. In this role, Standen will oversee SCAD’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs of fashion design, fashion marketing and management, fibers, accessory design and jewelry design at the university’s Savannah and Atlanta locations. Standen first joined SCAD in fall 2021 as a professor of fashion marketing and management, bringing years of experience and professional mentorship. Standen is a highly respected industry figure known for his work in the publishing and luxury marketing space. During his decade-long tenure as editor in chief of Style.com, Standen guided the site’s growth into the leading global online platform for fashion news and runway reporting. As the founding editor of 23 Stories, Conde Nast’s creative agency, Standen launched digital marketing campaigns for Gucci, Chanel, LVMH, Google, H&M, and many other global brands. His writing has been published in numerous international fashion media outlets, including Vanity Fair, Vogue, Tatler, and GQ. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in film from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and German from University of London.
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Aug. 23, 2022: Canada Goose has named Larry Li as president of China, effective immediately. In this role, Li will oversee all business activities in the mainland China market, including commercial, marketing and finance. He will be based out of the company’s regional headquarters in Shanghai and report to Paul Cadman, president of Asia Pacific at Canada Goose. Li most recently served as managing director of China at Dunhill, part of the Richemont Group, and was instrumental in the brand’s repositioning and new product direction. Prior to that, he was with LVMH Group and worked at brands including Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Kenzo in Shanghai and Tokyo, holding various senior management roles. This announcement comes as Canada Goose continues its expansion in the China market, which the company entered in 2018. Mainland China is home to Canada Goose’s largest retail network, with 16 stores. In addition to the store that opened in Xi’an in May 2022, Canada Goose plans to open another three this fall in Tianjin, Qingdao and Chengdu.
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Aug. 18, 2022: SFA, the company that owns and operates the 40 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, has tapped Kathleen Shea to the newly created position of VP of travel and tourism strategy, according to FN sister publication WWD. Shea previously served as VP of sales at SaksWorks, which creates flexible work spaces at Saks Fifth Avenue stores and other locations. Prior to that she held roles at both the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, where she was responsible for increasing market share and property engagement throughout North America and Latin America, as well as at Canyon Ranch and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “With the resurgence of global tourism, we are thrilled to have Kathleen on our team focusing her expertise on further positioning Saks Fifth Avenue stores as the premier luxury shopping destinations for travelers,” John Antonini, SVP and director of stores for SFA, said in a statement. “Demonstrated by Kathleen’s proven track record of driving record-setting results for top-tier hospitality brands, I am confident in her ability to build additional innovative relationships across the industry as we expand our market share among international visitors to North America.”
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Aug. 16, 2022: Macy’s, Inc. has appointed Emilie Arel, president and CEO of Casper Sleep, to its board of directors, effective immediately. She brings over 20 years of experience, serving in various leadership roles at retail and consumer brands, such as Target, Gap, FullBeauty Brands and Quidsi, an Amazon company with 10 brands. Since 2021, Arel has oversaw all facets of Casper’s business, including the company’s commercial and brand strategy, as well as its wholesale strategy and developing retail partnerships. With the addition of Arel, the Macy’s, Inc. board will comprise 14 members. Arel will serve on the nominating and corporate governance committee. “We are pleased to welcome Emilie to the Macy’s, Inc. board of directors,” said Jeff Gennette, chairman and CEO of Macy’s, Inc. “She brings two decades of impressive, digital-first and brick-and-mortar retail experience to our board, including leading the digital transformation at FullBeauty Brands and implementing Casper’s omnichannel strategy to drive consistency for consumers. Emilie’s experience putting customers at the center of the shopping experience will benefit our board and the broader organization as we continue to provide Macy’s, Inc. shoppers with a more personalized and immersive brand experience.”
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Aug. 15, 2022: Carhartt has hired Susan Hennike as the company’s new chief brand officer. She will report to Linda Hubbard, Carhartt’s president and chief operating officer. In her new post, Hennike will lead the strategic development of multi-year brand strategies that position the company for sustained growth and profitability across matrixed business units. She will oversee and collaborate with Product, Brand and Strategy (PBS) – a team of nearly 200 associates across creative, marketing, product, and R&D, among other workstreams. Hennike joins Carhartt from Bombas where she led the next evolution of the apparel brand’s multi-category strategy and vision as chief product officer. Prior to that, she spent 12 years at HanesBrands, where she emerged as president of Champion North America. She has worked with many other notable apparel brands throughout her career, including Victoria’s Secret, Nike and Adidas International. “Susan has an incredible reputation of growing emerging and established apparel brands across diverse audiences and reaching consumers creatively and authentically,” said Hubbard in a statement. “Her vision will help shape Carhartt’s future, improve the experience for all hardworking people and find new ways to reach those who have yet to experience Carhartt.”
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Aug. 11, 2022: JCPenney has tapped Stephanie Plaines as its new CFO. According to the Texas-based department store chain, Plaines will lead all financial activities across the enterprise. She will be responsible for financial strategy, real estate, capital deployment, credit services, sourcing and procurement, treasury, and accounting. She will also apply decades of experience working with data to improve business performance and profitability, JCPenney said. Plaines most recently served as CFO at Jones Lang LaSalle, a leading global commercial real estate services company. She brings experience as a senior executive at companies including Starbucks, Walmart and Ahold Delhaize. Plaines currently serves as a board director and audit committee member for Nielsen Holdings plc and The Clorox Company. “Stephanie brings more than 20 years of high-performance strategic and financial leadership with best-in-class global retailers,” JCPenney CEO Marc Rosen said in a statement. “Her deep strengths in data-forward financial management and track record of value creation will make her an invaluable advisor throughout the business as we develop new digital and technology capabilities to advance our transformation agenda.”
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Aug. 10, 2022: Vista Outdoor Inc. has announced the addition of Gerard Gibbons and Bruce Grooms to its board of directors, who were both elected to the board by Vista Outdoor’s shareholders at its annual stockholders meeting on July 26. With these appointments, the Vista Outdoor now has 11 members. In terms of demographics, Vista said the board is 18% female and 18% diversity beyond gender with the additions. Prior to the appointment, Gibbons spent 30-plus years with UPS in different roles until he retired from the company in 2021. As for Grooms, he is currently the VP and GM of the Marine Services Division for Delphinus Engineering, which specializes in ship repair and maintenance. Grooms is also a retired Navy Vice Admiral.
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Aug. 4, 2022: Tapestry, Inc. announced on Thursday that Tom Glaser, the company’s chief operations officer, has decided to retire. He will remain with the company until Oct. 1 to ensure a smooth transition, the company said in a statement. In keeping with Tapestry’s succession planning, Scott Roe, who has been chief financial officer since June 2021, will take on additional responsibility as chief operating officer. In this newly created dual role, Roe will continue to lead the finance organization while expanding his scope to include oversight of operations across Tapestry’s multi-brand platform, including supply chain and information technology. As part of these changes, the company’s CEO, Joanne Crevoiserat, will assume direct oversight of Tapestry’s strategy and consumer insights team, which formerly reported to Roe. “During his tenure, Tom has played an important role in the execution of our Acceleration Program and our ability to successfully navigate the effects of the pandemic. He leaves us with a solid foundation in place and strong team of tenured leaders. We thank him for his many contributions and wish him all the best in his retirement,” said Crevoiserat in a statement.
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Aug. 4, 2022: Giovanna Ceolini has been named acting president of Micam parent company Assocalzaturifici. She takes over from Siro Badon, who resigned from his post last month after three years of service. According to a statement from the footwear organization, Ceolini will oversee the establishment of the Appointment Commission in addition to “matters of ordinary administration.” “I hope to count on the support of the entire organizational structure and all our members in getting through this difficult time,” said Ceolini in a statement. “In the midst of these troubling times, as industry slowly recovers from the effects of the pandemic, we are preparing for an outstanding edition of Micam that will confirm the event’s status as an essential business opportunity and economic driver for the entire footwear industry, which plays a leading role in Italian manufacturing industry.”
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Aug. 4, 2022: ThredUp has hired Noelle Sadler as its new chief marketing officer. According to the company, Sadler is the company’s first dedicated CMO in nearly five years and will report to ThredUp president Anthony Marino, who previously oversaw marketing. Sadler joins the resale platform from fashion retailer Lulus, where she most recently served as CMO. Previously, she held several marketing leadership roles at Mac Cosmetics and co-founded Retold Recycling, a subscription-based clothing clean out service. “As we continue to shift consumer preference from new to used, it’s imperative that we make shopping secondhand as easy as possible and provide a delightful experience for the next generation of thrifters,” said Marino in a statement. “Resale is taking hold of the modern shopper, and Noelle’s expertise will help enhance the customer experience and in turn fuel growth among young buyers.”
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July 27, 2022: Oofos has hired Dave Mischler as its chief operations officer, effective Sept. 1. In the role, Oofos said Mischler will be tasked with product development, demand planning, supply chain planning and management, corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Prior to Oofos, Mischler had stints with Reebok as its head of supply chain and VP of footwear development, as well as a decade at Adidas in several leadership roles including SVP of global supply chain and market IT. He will report to Oofos founder and CEO Lou Panaccione.
July 27, 2022: Siro Badon submitted his resignation as president of Micam parent company Assocalzaturifici on Tuesday. Elected in June 2019, Badon has chosen to step aside as for “personal and profession reasons,” the Italian footwear association said in a statement, just shy of his commitment of a four-year term. In a short statement, the organization said: “Badon, who thanks his staff for their hard work, has led Assocalzaturifici through a difficult time affected by the consequences of the pandemic that has had such a huge impact on the footwear industry.” With a lifelong career in the footwear business and entrepreneur associations, Badon is also the owner of the De Robert shoe firm.
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July 26, 2022: Charlotte, N.C.-based retailer Rack Room Shoes has announced multiple changes within its merchant team. Melanie Ortlieb was promoted to senior director of planning and allocation. She joined Rack Room in 2019 and will now oversee all aspects of merchandise planning and inventory allocation policies to boost profitability and help lead team activities toward one strategic vision. Additionally, the footwear chain also promoted three buyers from the merchandising team. Nichole Duck is now senior buyer for women’s active, casual and dress; Laryssa Grant is now senior buyer for women’s athletic; and Chris Otto is now senior buyer of men’s athletic. Brian Burnett, GMM and VP of merchandising for Rack Room, said in a statement, “As we continue to evolve and plan for the next 100 years, it is necessary to energize and strengthen our merchant development through strategic vision, internal advancement and more of a presence with women in leadership roles.”
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July 26, 2022: Benetton has named Andrea Incontri as creative director of the women’s, men’s and children’s collections. In August, a new advertising campaign under Incontri’s artistic direction will be launched on all channels to present United Colors of Benetton’s fall/winter 2022 collection. The summer 2023 collection, the first to be designed by Incontri, will be officially presented in September during Milan Fashion Week. As an Italian, Incontri expressed his pride in joining a company and a brand that “has built its history beyond the product. Similarly to Tod’s, this is a family project that is ethically correct.” The designer was the men’s creative director of Tod’s for five years until 2019. Benetton, he continued, “delivers an accessible and democratic project while respecting top quality.”
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July 21, 2022: Xcel Brands has tapped Ken Downing as creative director of the Halston brand, effective Aug. 1. Widely known for his long-time tenure as the fashion director of Neiman Marcus, Downing will oversee the evolution of Halston in his new role and serve as the public face and voice of the brand, including through hosting Halston livestream sessions over all screens. He joins Halston from Hearst’s HLC Commerce division, where he served as chief brand officer for the last six months. Prior to Hearst, Downing served as chief creative officer of international retail developer Triple Five Group Worldwide, for which he helped launch the American Dream mega mall in East Rutherford, N.J. “This appointment is another key step in bringing our vision for Halston to full fruition and in our broad strategy of continuing to build our live-selling ecosystem, supported by well-known and authentic personalities, that enables our brands to connect directly with customers,” Robert W. D’Loren, chairman and CEO of Xcel, said in a statement.
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July 20, 2022: Etsy has promoted its chief product officer, Kruti Patel Goyal, to CEO of its Depop subsidiary, effective Sep. 12. Maria Raga, Depop’s current CEO, has resigned to pursue personal ventures, but will remain with Depop in an advisory capacity until Sept. 30. With Goyal’s transition to her new role, Etsy has promoted Nick Daniel to the chief product officer post. Both Goyal and Daniel will report to Etsy CEO Josh Silverman, and Daniel will join Etsy’s executive team. Goyal will relocate to London, where Depop is headquartered. Depop’s leadership team that previously reported to Raga will report to Goyal. Since 2011, Goyal has held many integral roles at Etsy, helping lead the company through multiple phases of growth. Her responsibilities have included overseeing Etsy’s seller services business globally, managing corporate development, leading the international growth team and serving as the company’s first head of marketplace integrity and trust & safety teams. Before joining Etsy, Goyal worked in strategy and business development at Viacom and at Product (RED). Kruti began her career in M&A at Morgan Stanley and at General Atlantic Partners as a growth equity investor in technology businesses.
July 19, 2022: PVH Corp. has named David Savman as EVP and chief supply chain officer. He will join PVH in late 2022 from H&M Group where he spent 19 years, most recently as Head of global supply chain. He succeeds Sarah Clarke, who is leaving PVH on Oct. 31 to pursue other interests. Savman will be responsible for the global supply chain and sourcing strategy for PVH’s global brands, including Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, and will report to CEO Stefan Larsson. At H&M Group, Savman led all sourcing, procurement and warehouse operations and managed an organization across over 80 countries. He previously managed key functions including supply chain, production and purchasing, and worked in several international markets across Asia and Europe. “PVH has incredibly powerful and compelling global brands and a clear strategy in place. I am excited to be joining at this pivotal time for the company, and will be focused on pursing opportunities to add significant value and make lasting, positive contributions to deliver on the PVH+ plan,” said Savman. “I look forward to supporting Stefan and the entire PVH team to deliver sustainable long-term growth.”
July 13, 2022: Columbia Sportswear Company has tapped Christiana Smith Shi to serve as a director and member of the board’s audit committee. Shi is the principal at Lovejoy Advisors, LLC, an advisory services firm focused on digitally transforming consumer and retail businesses, which she founded in 2016. Previously, she served as president of direct-to-consumer at Nike, Inc. from 2013 until 2016 after serving in various roles beginning in 2010. Shi also serves on the board of directors of Mondelēz International, Inc. and United Parcel Service, Inc. “We are thrilled to have Christiana join our board of directors,” said Columbia Sportswear’s chairman, president and CEO, Tim Boyle, said in a statement. “Christiana’s deep direct-to-consumer experience will be a tremendous asset to our Board as we look to grow that portion of our business.”
July 11, 2022: Matchesfashion is set to welcome its fourth CEO in five years, according to a report from FN sister publication WWD. The e-commerce company has reportedly tapped Nick Beighton, who spent much of his career at fast-fashion giant Asos, to the top job. He will succeed Paolo De Cesare, who joined Matchesfashion less than a year ago, as CEO. Matchesfashion was acquired in September 2017 by Apax Partners at a reported valuation of $1 billion after a bidding frenzy by a number of private equity investors, including Permira and KKR.
July 06, 2022: Lion Brothers Company has tapped Chris Heyn as its president and CEO. Heyn previously served as CEO of American apparel company Southern Tide, where he helped develop the brand’s DTC platform and e-commerce site while expanding the company’s physical retail presence. Lion Brothers designs and manufactures custom apparel for brands like Nike, Adidas, Hanes, Polo Ralph Lauren and Christian Dior. “As the marketplace continues to evolve, what attracts me to Lion Brothers is the opportunity to leverage their continuing advancements in technology and innovation which will provide solutions in how brands effectively and efficiently service their customers and consumers in the future,” Heyn said.
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June 27, 2022: Genesco Inc., the parent company of Journeys and Johnston & Murphy, has selected Gregory A. Sandfort as the company’s lead independent director. Sandfort, the former CEO of Tractor Supply Company, succeeds Matthew C. Diamond who has served in that role for the past four years. Sandfort, who joined Genesco’s board in 2021, will continue to serve on Genesco’s audit and compensation committees. Diamond will remain on the Genesco board. “He (Sandfort) brings more than 40 years of strategic retail leadership to our board with a deep understanding of customer dynamics, the ability to successfully lead business transformations, along with expertise in capital allocation,” Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco’s board chair, president and CEO, said in a statement. “I look forward to working with Greg as we continue to build on Genesco’s footwear focused strategy.”
June 23, 2022: Paul Stuart has announced that its current CEO, Paulette Garafalo, will transition to the role of executive chairman of the New York-based menswear brand. As such, Trevor Shimpfky will assume the post of president and CEO, effective July 1. According to the brand, Garafalo brought Shimpfky to the company four years ago as VP of omni and they have a shared vision for the company. Under Garafalo’s leadership, the company has modernized its creative communication platforms, has launched the customLAB for made-to-order suiting and shirts, opened a boutique in Southampton, NY, and expanded its wholesale operations with business at Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Neiman Neiman Marcus stores nationwide. Garafalo joined Paul Stuart in 2016 from Brooks Brothers where she was president of international, wholesale, and manufacturing. She also served as CEO of The Americas at Bally and CEO and group president of Hickey Freeman at Hartmarx Luxury Group. Shimpfky started his career as the retail director at Robert Talbot for ten years and spent 16 years as the head of wholesale for North America at Ermenegildo Zegna, where he worked closely with the style offices in Italy. “My support of our creative director and his unyielding pursuit of product pre-eminence while staying focused on our digital transformation will be my primary goal as I begin my tenure as CEO and president,” Shimpfky said.
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June 13, 2022: Hibbett has announced the resignation of Jamere Jackson, effective Thursday, June 9, and the appointment of Pamela Edwards to the company’s board of directors, effective Friday, June 10. The company said in a statement that Jackson is resigning for personal reasons and there were no disagreements between him and the company in connection with his resignation. The resignation and subsequent appointment maintains the size of the board at 10. Edwards will serve on the audit committee and will be a Class III director whose term expires at the 2023 annual stockholders meeting. Edwards was most recently with Citi Trends as its EVP and CFO from January 2021 to April 2022. Prior to her retirement from Citi Trends, she was with L Brands Inc., as the CFO and executive president for its Mast Global division from 2017-2020, as the CFO of its Victoria’s Secret division from 2007-2017, and as the CFO of its Express division from 2005-2007. Prior to L Brands Inc., Edwards worked in various business and financial planning roles at Gap/Old Navy, Sears Roebuck and Kraft Foods. She also currently serves on the board of directors of Neiman Marcus Group.
June 10: 2022: Rothy’s has appointed Jenny Ming to its board of directors. Ming previously served as the president of Old Navy and CEO of Charlotte Russe. She also serves on the boards of Levi Strauss & Co., Kendra Scott, Affirm, Poshmark, and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan & Hospitals and as a special advisor to the board of Barneys New York. “Jenny Ming is a widely respected industry veteran with over 30 years of valuable retail experience,” said Rothy’s CEO and board chairman Stephen Hawthornthwaite. “We welcome her as an Independent director to our board as we continue to grow Rothy’s community and drive long-term growth.”
June 10, 2022: Columbia Sportswear Co. has named Francois Guillon as SVP of omni planning and fulfillment. In this role, Guillon will report to chief supply chain officer Lisa Kulok. He brings experience in planning and digital transformation of supply chain operations, most recently in a variety of roles with Tiffany & Co. “Francois will help us continue to evolve our systems and capabilities so that we can retain our competitive edge,” said Kulok in a statement. “His global experience, coupled with his knowledge of digital systems will help us in this dynamic supply chain process.” Tim Boyle, president and CEO of Columbia Sportswear Company, added: “We’re excited to have Francois and his energy and enthusiasm for Columbia Sportswear join our company. As we have seen from recent events, our supply chain leaders are an incredibly important part of our company’s success.”
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June 9, 2022: Australian-based streetwear and sneaker brand Culture Kings has tapped former Adidas executive Jonathan Yuska as president of its U.S. division. He will report to Simon Beard, CEO & co-founder of Culture Kings, and will spearhead the brand’s continued expansion in the United States. Yuska brings over 20 years of experience in growing and leading divisions within a number of worldwide sports brands, including Adidas, Reebok and Fila. Most recently, he served as the president of Rastellis.com, a DTC premium food company based in Philadelphia. From 2012 to 2017, Yuska was the global head of Adidas’ premium apparel brand Mitchell & Ness, where he led global strategy, product creation, marketing and league partnerships. Earlier in his career, Yuska held various creative leadership roles at Adidas, including head of design. He was behind the Adidas exclusive official outfitter deals with the NBA, NFL, NHL and other leagues. Prior to that, Yuska held multiple creative leadership roles at Reebok, leading regional collections from the brand’s Tokyo office. He also spent more than four years with Fila working in product creation.
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June 9, 2022: Foot Locker Inc. EVP and CFO Andrew Page has been named to the board of the directors of Kontoor Brands, Inc., a lifestyle apparel company, whose portfolio of brands is led by Wrangler and Lee. “We’re pleased to welcome Andrew to Kontoor’s Board of Directors,” said Kontoor president and CEO Scott Baxter. “Andrew is a seasoned finance leader with an extensive background in optimizing enterprise growth. With his more than 30 years of finance and accounting experience in retail, footwear and apparel, Andrew’s expertise in enhancing stakeholder and shareholder value will be an excellent asset to Kontoor and will bring tremendous value to our board.”
May 25, 2022: Happy Socks has added two new team members to its management team. The Stockholm-based company has tapped Anders Lagerstedt as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). He joins the company from his role of CCO at Aurora and Deltaco. With 16 years in the fashion industry behind him, Lagerstedt was managing director for HOPE and has a solid background in sales management roles with companies such as Acne Studios, Hunkydory, and Triwa. At Happy Socks, Lagerstedt will aim to drive commercial vision and lead sales activities across all channels and markets. And, Jessica Lagerblad Öhrn is returning to Happy Socks as design and assortment director, after two years working with Skincity where she led the development of its own brands. Öhrn brings over 19 years of experience in the fashion industry including senior positions at Tiger of Sweden and H&M. At Happy Socks, Öhrn will hold the overarching responsibility for all design and assortment planning, driving sustainable and profitable growth from a merchandising perspective and pave the way for product innovation.
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May 25, 2022: Marco De Vincenzo is joining Etro as the Italian brand’s new creative director, in charge of the women’s, men’s and home collections, effective June 1. De Vincenzo’s first designs will bow for spring 2023 in September during Milan Women’s Fashion Week. Founder Gerolamo, or Gimmo, Etro’s children Veronica, Kean and Jacopo, who were previously creative directors of the women’s, men’s and home collections, respectively, will continue to collaborate with the house, which has been controlled by private equity L Catterton since July 2021. Fabrizio Cardinali, CEO of Etro, said thanks to De Vincenzo’s “sensibility for colors, prints and fabrics, we are sure that Marco will know how to best interpret Etro’s extraordinary heritage,” and that he will “give new impulse to the world of accessories.” The designer, a former winner of the Vogue Italia “Who Is on Next?” talent search, worked for years on accessories as a consultant for Fendi with Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi. His eye for bold colors, labor-intensive clothes, optical effects, rich fabrics and sophisticated embellishments caught the attention of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, which struck a joint venture with the Rome-based designer in 2014. In April last year, De Vincenzo bought back his namesake brand, which he first launched in 2009, from LVMH and his other partner MMGP Srl.
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May 23, 2022: Stitch Fix has tapped Debbie Rose Woloshin as its new chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Woloshin will report to Stitch Fix CEO Elizabeth Spaulding and lead the company’s marketing teams across the U.S. and the UK. Woloshin was previously the chief marketing officer at Marc Jacobs. Before Marc Jacobs, Woloshin led marketing at the Frye Company and Ann, Inc. and spent more than 17 years with the Jones Group. “I’m thrilled to welcome Debbie to Stitch Fix as our new chief marketing officer,” said Spaulding in a statement. “There are many exciting opportunities on the horizon as we continue to expand our offering and focus on bringing our personalized styling and shopping experience to more clients. Debbie has built and grown some of fashion’s most beloved brands, and we’re looking forward to the wealth of creative and commercial experience she’ll bring to Stitch Fix. Debbie will play a central role in telling our story as we become the global destination for personalized shopping, styling, and inspiration.”
May 23, 2022: Slowear has promoted Marco Bernardini to CEO. He had been CFO since 2015. As CEO, Bernardini succeeds Roberto Compagno, president of Slower, who died last September, aged 62. Compagno spearheaded the growth of the company, which in 2018 sold a minority interest to Nuo Capital, an investment vehicle backed by Hong Kong’s Pao Cheng family. Slowear revealed on Monday the company remains controlled by the family and that it has formed a new board, which now includes Compagno’s wife Nella Loero and their daughter Elisabetta Compagno, with ESG proxies. Paolo Ferrin was named president of the board, which also saw the arrival of former Valentino CEO Stefano Sassi, as a shareholder of Nuo Capital; Tommaso Paoli, and Giorgio Delpiano, CEO of Third Party Brands Zegna Group. In addition to Slowear, the Venice-based company is parent to Incotex casual pants; Zanone high-end knitwear; Glanshirt causal shirts; Montedoro outerwear, and Officina Slowear accessories and footwear.
May 20, 2022: Roger Vivier has found its new general manager. Parent company Tod’s Group said Catherine Sardin is joining the luxury brand effective June 1. Sardin will report to the group’s general manager Simona Cattaneo and will be based at the Roger Vivier headquarter in Paris. Sardin developed her career in the luxury and fashion industry holding managerial roles at companies such as Louis Vuitton, Berluti, J.M. Weston, Maison Lejaby and, finally, at Alaïa, contributing to building the brands globally. As reported, Maria Cristina Lomanto, who held the title of brand manager at Roger Vivier, exited the label on April 15 to join Gucci as EVP and brand general manager — a new role for the Italian brand.
May 16, 2022: Tom Ford, who has served as chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) since June of 2019, will be ending his three-year term on May 31. CFDA CEO Steven Kolb will assume the duties of interim chair through December 31, 2022. The board’s current officers – vice-chair Tracy Reese, secretary Vera Wang, treasurer Stan Herman – will remain in place for the remainder of the year, the CFDA said. What’s more, the board unanimously elected Tory Burch, Thom Browne, and Aurora James to the board, effective June 1. The CFDA added that its board will vote on a new chairperson in the fall to start in January in alignment with CFDA’s fiscal calendar. Ford was set to be chairman for two years and extended his role for an additional year. Historically, the chairperson role was a 2-4 year term (Stan Herman and Diane von Furstenberg were the exception).
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May 16, 2022: REI Co-op has made two additions to its senior leadership team. Sylvia Wilks will join the company on May 23 as its first-ever SVP, chief supply chain officer. REI said Wilks will be responsible for the strategic leadership of its evolving global value chain and will partner with company leaders to develop its supply chain network of the future. Wilks joins REI from TireHub, and she has also had stints at Kimberly-Clark and Starbucks Corporation. Also, Minnie Alexander will join REI as its VP, general counsel and corporate secretary on May 31. REI said Alexander will oversee the management, development and operations of its legal division and serve as the corporate secretary. Additionally, in the corporate secretary role, REI said Alexander will serve as a key advisor to its board of directors. Alexander joins REI from The Walt Disney Company, and she has also had stints at Campbell Soup Company and law firm Dorsey & Whitney.
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May 16, 2022: Corneliani is collaborating with British designer Paul Surridge, who has been tasked with helping the storied company’s relaunch and repositioning, FN sister publication WWD reported. His first designs will bow for the spring 2023 Circle collection to be presented during Milan Men’s Fashion Week in June at the Corneliani showroom. The Circle collection was introduced with the spring 2020 season, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to a more sustainable model and its increasing targeting of the new generation of environmentally conscious consumers. “Paul is a talented, forward-thinking and experienced fashion designer with a passionate soul and an extraordinary background,” said Corneliani CEO Giorgio Brandazza. “This collaboration is part of a global relaunch project for the company that started in 2022 and that is showing very encouraging growth results, far above expectations.” Surridge left his role as creative director of Roberto Cavalli in 2019, after a two-year stint at the brand. A graduate of London’s Central Saint Martins, Surridge was previously creative consultant at Acne Studios in Stockholm, with responsibility for coordination of the menswear collections. Before that, he was creative director of Z Zegna from 2011 to 2014. Earlier, Surridge was design director of men’s at Jil Sander, reporting to then-creative director Raf Simons. He honed his skills at Calvin Klein and Burberry, working with Christopher Bailey from 2003 to 2007.
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May 13, 2022: Belk has announced that president Don Hendricks has been appointed interim CEO, effective Monday, May 16. Hendricks replaces Nir Patel, who has only held the top spot since July. According to the North Carolina-based retailer, Patel, who joined the company in 2016, is leaving to pursue other interests. Hendricks also joined Belk in 2016 as the chief operating officer (COO) before adding stores to his responsibilities in 2019 and being named president in 2020. Prior to joining Belk, Hendricks held positions at Gymboree, Hot Topic and Torrid, including chief information officer and COO. As president and COO, Hendricks was instrumental in leading Belk through the continued unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded the company’s initiatives to enhance its omnichannel capabilities, the company said in a statement. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead the talented team at Belk,” Hendricks said. “I’m proud of our continued work to advance the business in numerous ways, while still keeping the wellbeing of our customers, associates and communities as a top priority.”
May 11, 2022: Puma SE has appointed Héloïse Temple-Boyer as the chair of its supervisory board. Temple-Boyer, a board member since 2019, succeeds Jean-François Palus who resigned from the role. “It is an honor for me to succeed Jean-François Palus in the responsible position of chair of the supervisory board,” said Temple-Boyer in a statement. “It is also due to him that Puma is well positioned and well prepared for the challenges of the future. For this, he deserves our thanks on behalf of the entire supervisory board.”
May 11, 2022: JCPenney has tapped John Aylward as its new chief marketing officer, effective June 6. Aylward assumes the role as the company focuses on strengthening loyalty among its 50 million shoppers and transforms how it connects with customers. Aylward will help advance the company’s omnichannel strategy to deliver a modern, seamless experience across stores and digital. He will lead the marketing strategy, creative, visual merchandising and store design, and customer engagement teams. Aylward joins the company from CARE, the global nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty, where he served as CMO for five years. He has been a marketer in the U.S. and internationally for leading brands including HSN, DSW, Starbucks and Gap. “John will help fulfill our potential at this pivotal moment when JCPenney stands alone as a one-stop retailer,” CEO Marc Rosen said in a statement. “Additionally, John’s passion for purpose-driven work will be an important asset as we continue to provide offerings that promote inclusivity and celebrate the diversity of our customers.”
May 6, 2022: After more than 30 years at Macy’s, longtime executive Durand Guion is stepping down as VP of the store’s fashion office. He will join Fair Harbor, a growing sustainable swimwear brand, in the newly created role of SVP and creative director. According to a report from FN’s sister publication WWD, he will work closely with cofounders and siblings Caroline and Jake Danehy as they work to build Fair Harbor into a full lifestyle brand by adding a variety of categories, opening retail stores, and expanding its wholesale presence. Guion confirmed the move on Instagram on Friday. Guion joined Macy’s in 1990 as a sales manager of fashion accessories in the Union Square flagship in San Francisco. He was promoted to associate buyer of men’s accessories two years later and spent 14 years as VP and fashion director of men’s and children’s, working closely with Jeff Gennette, who had been GMM of menswear for the San Francisco-based division, and who is now chairman and CEO of Macy’s. Guion relocated to New York and was named head of the fashion office, overseeing both men’s and women’s, in 2018.
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May 3, 2022: Eddie Bauer has tapped designer Christopher Bevans as its new creative director. In his new role, Bevans will bring his experience in sportswear and textiles to influence the overall line of products that balance technical innovation and current trends, the brand said in a statement. Bevans, a member of the CFDA, has been recognized for his work with Dyne by earning the 2017 Woolmark Innovation Prize and being named a 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist. He also serves as senior creative lead at Shopify where he works closely with emerging fashion industry entrepreneurs. Bevans began his career in New York City, apprenticing at a local tailoring house of which he became the owner at the age of 19. His roots as an expert tailor developed into a passion that carried him to positions with top brands such as Billionaire Boys Club, Head, Sean John, Yeezy, Smithsonian, New York Cosmos and the MacArthur Foundation. From 2003 to 2007, he was design director of Nike’s Blue Ribbon Sports Division, and was instrumental in initiating Roger Federer’s now-famous “RF” logo. In 2013, he was named a Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab Director’s Fellow.
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May 3, 2022: The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has promoted 11-year industry veteran Corinne Suder to lead its events and programming department as VP, effective June 13. Suder brings along 25 years of association meeting planning experience to the role as she advances from senior director at AAFA. She will preside over a portfolio of several dozen annual events and webinars. The department will continue to accelerate priorities and engage members through collaborative meetings, webinars, and a hybrid calendar of virtual and in-person content, the AAFA said in a statement. Suder takes over from Susan Lapetina, who departed the organization after 23 years of service. Her last day as SVP with the association will be June 10. “We are deeply indebted to Susan’s vision and commitment in establishing the association’s world-renowned education programming and special events portfolios. Her outsized contributions are cherished,” said AAFA president and CEO Steve Lamar. “Corinne will carry on this legacy with an equally insatiable appetite to serve members, and vision to lead AAFA programming forward, and an enthusiasm that is unmatched.”
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May 3, 2022: Carhartt has named Kerry Middlemas as VP of business planning. Middlemas joined Carhartt on April 11 and reports directly to Linda Hubbard, Carhartt’s president and chief operating officer. Middlemas is responsible for delivering demand plans and inventory strategies across the global merchandise assortment and business unit segments. She will lead three departments: demand planning (indirect & direct), merchandise & inventory planning, and planning operations. Middlemas will work closely with key cross-functional business partners to define and execute short-and long-term operational and strategic goals. Most recently, Middlemas served as VP of forecasting and planning at Tupperware Brands. Prior to that, she spent 17 years in leadership roles at VF Corporation, working with The North Face and Nautica, among others.
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May 2, 2022: Off-White has its new artistic leader. Dazed editor-in-chief Ibrahim Kamara is joining the label founded by the late Virgil Abloh as its new art & image director. According to Off-White, Kamara will oversee the artistic direction of the brand and will further develop his influence and insight on the brand’s collections, image, and content. “Having Ibrahim on board, who has been part of the Off-White family for years styling our shows, to oversee art and creative of the brand in this next chapter is a great honor,” Andrea Grilli, Off-White CEO said in a statement. “With his talent and vision, we look forward to taking on the next chapter of Off-White together, always remembering the groundbreaking creativity and values that Virgil had at heart and that are the core of our brand.” Before taking the top job at Dazed, Kamara produced editorials for the likes of i-D, System, Vogue Italia and Another magazine. Last year, Kamara was honored with the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator at the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Awards.
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May 2, 2022: PF Flyers has tapped Lisa Lewis as its new chief marketing officer. Lewis will be responsible for relaunching the brand and establishing its position in the sneaker and lifestyle marketplace. Prior to her most recent role as the chief marketing officer at Piaggio Fast Forward, Lewis spent seven years at Sonos Inc. where she was eventually appointed as the global head of product collaborations. Her resume also includes acting as brand manager at Converse for the Chuck Taylor brand; serving as head of lifestyle and music marketing at Puma; and holding the role of VP of marketing for Keds, where she was part of an all-women leadership team. Acquired by Kassia Davis in 2021, PF Flyers was previously owned and manufactured by New Balance. Founded in 1937 by B.F. Goodrich, PF Flyers has been declared one of the original American sneaker brands.
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May 2, 2022: Dickies has appointed Sarah Crockett as the company’s new global chief marketing officer. She will report to Dickies’ global brand president, Denny Bruce, and serve on the Dickies executive leadership team. Crockett joins from Backcountry where she served as chief marketing officer overseeing marketing efforts for the outdoor retail company’s North American portfolio of brands. Prior to Backcountry, Crockett served as chief marketing officer for Burton Snowboards. Crockett has also held senior marketing roles at REI and Vans, a brand also owned by VF Corp. “As we continue to focus on global growth, I know Sarah’s expertise will help accelerate our business through a digital-first mindset as we look to deepen our relationships with consumer communities globally,” Bruce said in a statement. Crockett joins at an exciting time for Dickies, with the brand celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The brand is reaffirming its commitment to its workwear roots, marking its adoption into the lifestyle market, and looking to shape the future of the next 100 years.
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April 27, 2022: Walmart has tapped Kourtney Barrett as its director of workplace mobility, a newly created role that will focus on supporting employees, visitors and the community in the workplace. According to her LinkedIn profile, Barrett previously co-founded Women of OZ NWA, a women’s mountain biking organization. In a LinkedIn post announcing her new role, Barrett said she is “excited to serve my community in this new and transformative role.”
April 27, 2022: Tapestry, Inc. has hired David L. Casey as its new chief inclusion and social impact officer, effective May 16. According to Tapestry, this newly created position will help the company build an inclusive culture and “create a company that truly reflects the diversity of its customers, its employees, and the communities it serves.” In his role, Casey will have responsibility for continuing to shape and deliver Tapestry’s Equity, Inclusion and Diversity strategy and will oversee Tapestry’s social impact efforts through advocacy, philanthropy, and volunteerism. He will report jointly to Joanne Crevoiserat, Tapestry’s CEO, and Sarah Dunn, the company’s global human resources officer. Casey joins Tapestry from CVS Health, where most recently served as SVP of workforce strategies and chief diversity officer. He also served as the president of the CVS Health Employee Relief Fund, a public charity. Previously, Casey served as the VP of workplace culture and chief diversity officer at Anthem.
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April 26, 2022: Darn Tough Vermont, the performance outdoor and lifestyle sock maker, has promoted Angelica Taylor to chief operating officer. Taylor previously served as the company’s VP of finance. In her new role, Taylor will oversee and implement strategies across finance, IT, and business operations for the sock company. “Being able to lead and work alongside such a passionate team right here in Vermont has made my entire experience with Darn Tough feel like home,” Taylor said.
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April 25, 2022: Ortholite has tapped Kristin Kohler Burrows as chief brand officer. In the newly created role for OrthoLite and Cirql — the brand’s first EVA plastics-free, recyclable, biodegradable and industrially compostable foam — Burrows will lead the company’s corporate brand identity strategy. She joins OrthoLite from footwear brands including Converse, Keds, Adidas, Fila and G.H. Bass, and most recently as a management consultant in the Consumer and Retail Group at Alvarez & Marsal.
April 25, 2022: Brunt Workwear has named Kevin Eskridge as the company’s president. In this role, Eskridge will oversee the company’s product development, merchandising, sourcing, and global retail expansion as Brunt accelerates its rapid growth in the modern workwear category. Bringing more than 20 years of industry experience, Eskridge most recently served as the chief product officer at Under Armour where he spent more than a decade driving the company’s product innovation, channel strategy, and international growth. Eskridge began his career at Gap Inc., and also was a VP at Armani Exchange.
April 21, 2022: Sportswear industry veteran Romano Cinelli has joined The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) as VP and GM of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) territories. Previously, the executive was VP and GM of Converse EMEA, after spending nearly a decade at Nike, where he was GM of Southern Europe Sportswear. At TAF, Cinelli will oversee all daily business matters, including marketing, merchandising, retail operations and brand partner management. Additionally, he will develop and implement strategies to grow TAF’s store portfolio and e-commerce business, and identify opportunities in emerging markets.
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April 20, 2022: Zappos.com has named its first chief marketing officer in the company’s 23-year history. Ginny McCormick joined the e-commerce giant this week and brings extensive marketing experience in the toy industry. According to her LinkedIn profile, she most recently was marketing director of Worldwide Access Point at Amazon, but previously held leadership positions at Hasbro and Mattel. In her new role, Zappos said McCormick is tasked with “helping us deliver WOW to customers through developing fun and engaging storytelling experiences, and by creating energy in our teams by igniting a culture of passion, collaboration and experimentation.”
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April 19, 2022: Centric Brands has tapped Marc Compagnon as its new president of Centric Brands Asia. Compagnon will be based in Hong Kong and will report directly to the CEO of Centric Brands, Jason Rabin. According to Centric Brands, Compagnon will oversee its sourcing transformation, driving opportunities to infuse digital elements into the organization’s sourcing strategy with a focus on quality, speed and efficiency. Compagnon joins Centric Brands with extensive sourcing experience having spent more than 20 years at Li & Fung in various executive and advisory roles. Prior to Li & Fung, he was a partner and chief merchandising officer of Colby International Limited. Compagnon’s addition highlights the strength of Centric’s executive leadership team which recently added long-time industry executive Tami Fersko as chief operations & supply chain officer.
April 13, 2022: Karen Katz, former president and CEO of Neiman Marcus Group (NMG), has been elected to the board of Intermix, bringing the total to six board members. As CEO of NMG, Katz led the company through its digital transformation. Among her accomplishments were leveraging Neiman Marcus’ brick-and-mortar presence to launch its omnichannel strategy, integrating customers’ online and in-store experiences through technology and personalization. After eight years as CEO and 33 years with the company in various posts, she retired in 2018. Katz serves on three company boards: Under Armour, The RealReal and Humana Healthcare. She also spends time as a board member on privately held consumer company boards and is an advisor to several startups in the technology, service and product spaces. She is also the chairman of the board of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas.
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April 12, 2022: Walmart Inc. has tapped John Rainey as its new EVP and CFO. Rainey will assume the responsibilities on June 6. Rainey joins Walmart from PayPal where he currently serves as the company’s CFO and EVP of global customer operations. Prior to PayPal, Rainey was EVP and CFO at United Airlines, and spent a combined 18 years between United and Continental Airlines. He began his professional career at Ernst & Young LLP.This news comes after the company previously announced that Brett Biggs, who currently serves as CFO, would be leaving to begin a new chapter of opportunities in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Biggs will support the transition to Rainey over the coming months, remaining in the CFO role until June 6, and then serve as an advisor until he leaves the company on Jan. 31, 2023. As part of the transition, he will also continue representing the company as a board member on Walmart’s FinTech startup joint venture with Ribbit Capital.
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April 12, 2022: Informa Markets Fashion has hired retail veteran Brian Nyilas as guest merchandiser for its suite of Project events, a new role for the trade show organizer. According to Informa, Nyilas will help strengthen Project’s approach to merchandising, bringing a new perspective that will better facilitate discovery opportunities for brands. Nyilas brings a combined 22 years’ worth of experience in traditional and experiential merchandising, having spent 11 years at Los Angeles retailer Fred Segal, with positions of senior men’s buyer, e-commerce director, and VP of merchandising and business development. Nyilas left the retailer in November to pursue a men’s buying and merchandising consultant role for Revolve and FRWD. Prior to Fred Segal, Nyilas was the director of wholesale at WP Lavori in Corso and sales director at BPMW Agency and Capsule tradeshow.
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April 8, 2022: Brooks has named the two-time US Olympian Des Linden as its new chief running advisor. In this role, Linden will help the running brand conceive and create new products and technology and will engage runners as a brand ambassador.
April 7, 2022: Carhartt has promoted Katrina Agusti to chief information officer. Agusti officially assumed the position on March 28, following the departure of John Hill who previously held the role. She will report to directly to Linda Hubbard, Carhartt’s president and chief operating officer. Agusti will be responsible for providing guidance and strategic vision for information technology and digital efforts, Carhartt said in a statement. Agusti joined Carhartt in 2003 and has held various position of increasing responsibility most recently serving as VP of solutions delivery for the company. In this position, she oversaw the development of the information technology (IT) roadmap to enable Carhartt’s corporate strategies. “We have experienced significant growth the last few years at Carhartt, and our IT infrastructure and digital transformation is an increasingly important part of our consumer experience,” said Hubbard. “Katrina has been an integral part of the Carhartt team for nearly 20 years and I am confident that she will bring valuable leadership and technical expertise, to this role.”
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April 6, 2022: Marquee Brands is expanding its senior leadership team. The brand management company, which owns such brands as Bruno Magli and Ben Sherman, has appointed Heath Golden as chief commercial and strategy officer. Golden will oversee the fashion lifestyle, motherhood, and Marquee Brands Connect divisions, a newly created position devised to optimize and accelerate business growth opportunities. Golden joins Marquee Brands from Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA), where he served as EVP and Chief Financial & Strategy Officer. During his tenure at Randa, Golden drove business growth through several successful initiatives. He also held roles as EVP and chief strategy officer of RAA and president of Randa Digital Labs at the company. Before Randa, Golden held executive positions at intimates company Bendon Group, Hampshire Group. He also created Scott James, a contemporary menswear brand carried by Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, and two retail stores. Early in his career, Golden was a corporate securities lawyer at leading law firms, including Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Mintz Levin.
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April 5, 2022: Skechers USA has added Yolanda Macias to its board of directors. The appointment brings the total number of directors to eight, including five independent members, three of whom are women appointed over the last three years. Macias has been at Cinedigm Entertainment Group since 2013, currently serving as the chief content officer where she oversees global content acquisitions, in addition to digital and physical sales and marketing. Prior to Cinedigm, Macias held various positions at Gaiam Inc., Vivendi Entertainment, which was a division of Universal Music Group, DirecTV, Inc., Technicolor and The Walt Disney Company. Macias is also currently serves on the board of directors and the executive committee of C5LA, a non-profit organization that helps under-resourced youth to enroll and to succeed in college. She also serves on the advisory board for The Digital Entertainment Group’s Canon Club, which is dedicated to supporting women in entertainment and technology.
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April 4, 2022: Saks has tapped Cara Chacon as its first SVP of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Chacon previously served for ten years as the VP of social and environmental responsibility at Patagonia, Inc. until February 2021. “Bolstering our ESG efforts will enable us to make an even more positive impact on our industry and communities,” said Saks CEO Marc Metrick. “We are committed to developing a cohesive, thoughtful approach to strengthening our environmental, social and governance efforts across all functions of our business.”
April 4, 2022: Nester Hosiery, the North Carolina-based sock manufacturer and parent company of Farm to Feet, announced today that it has promoted Donna Anderson to VP of finance. Anderson has held the controller position at Nester Hosiery since joining the company in 2016, and prior to Nester Hosiery, she spent more than 25 years at sock producer Renfro Corporation.
March 30, 2022: Macy’s, Inc. has named Marie Chandoha, former president and CEO of Charles Schwab Investment Management, and Jill Granoff, managing partner of Eurazeo and CEO of Eurazeo’s Brands division, to its board of directors, effective April 1. Chandoha brings more than 35 years in financial services and investment management spaces. Most recently, she led Charles Schwab Investment Management’s product and digital transformation, building a high-performing organization and doubling the firm’s assets under management. Earlier in her distinguished career, Chandoha served in executive roles at major global financial institutions including BlackRock, Barclays, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse. Granoff brings 30 years of deep leadership experience building and growing consumer-driven companies with expertise as a strategist and brand builder in the retail, beauty, and fashion industries. In her roles at Eurazeo, she is responsible for leading investment activities and overseeing the performance of the firm’s Brands portfolio globally. Granoff has also served in executive roles across retail at leading companies including Vince, Kenneth Cole, Liz Claiborne, Victoria’s Secret and Estée Lauder. With the addition of Chandoha and Granoff, the Macy’s, Inc. board will comprise 14 members.
March 29, 2022: Footwear components company OrthoLite continues to build its operations in Europe. Today the company announced Marisa Costa has been appointed as sales manager for Portugal. She most recently was an account manager and product developer at Selco Footwear in Porto. “Marisa resides in proximity to Porto, where much of the footwear production is done in Portugal, and she has excellent relationships with the top footwear brands and factory groups throughout the region,” CB Tuite, OrthoLite’s chief sales officer, said in a statement. “Her position will help strengthen our brand partnerships and grow our business within this region, specifically our OrthoLite facility in Spain.” The company recently expanded its insole factory in Albacete, Spain, to better serve the production needs of its European partners.
March 28, 2022: Vans has named Ian Ginoza to the role of VP, Advisor Creative Director Pinnacle, effective April 4. The industry vet will be tasked with growing collaboration and partnership opportunities with innovators and designers, according to Vans, as well as contribute to the creation of brand experiences with creative communities on a global scale. Prior to Vans, Ginoza co-founded boutiques Saint Alfred and Kicks/Hi in Chicago and Honolulu, respectively, where he also served as creative director for both stores.
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March 28, 2022: Burberry tapped Geoffrey Williams as its VP and global head of diversity and inclusion. He previously served in diversity and inclusion roles at Thomson Reuters and Dr. Martens.
March 28, 2022: Express has tapped Jason Judd as the company’s SVP and CFO, effective April 4. Judd will report directly to CEO Tim Baxter. Judd joins Express from Big Lots where he served as SVP, corporate finance and treasurer since October 2019 with responsibility for FP&A, treasury, risk management, and investor relations. Previously, he was CFO of Justice at Ascena Retail Group and held leadership roles at L Brands. “I am pleased to welcome Jason to Express, Inc. He is a seasoned, well rounded and accomplished financial executive with a proven track record of delivering results,” said Baxter in a statement. “His experience across industries and companies, combined with his passion for retail makes him a terrific complement to our extraordinary leadership team, and I look forward to his contributions to our Expressway Forward strategy.”
March 24, 2022: Crocs has announced multiple executive appointments as the company looks to integrate and grow its new Hey Dude business. Shannon Sisler has been promoted to EVP and chief people officer. Sisler has been with the company since 2017 and in her new role will support both the Crocs and Hey Dude workforces globally. Dan Marques has been promoted to SVP of global digital commerce. In addition to leading the digital commercial team for Crocs, Marques will now expand his responsibilities to include Hey Dude. And Frank Smigelski has been promoted to SVP of distribution and logistics. Smigelski joined Crocs last year and has helped the firm navigate its supply chain amid unprecedented volatility. He will now apply his expertise to the Hey Dude operations as well.
March 21, 2022: Capri Holdings has named Emmanuel Gintzburger as the new CEO of Versace, effective Sept. 12. Gintzburger will report to John D. Idol, chairman and CEO of Capri Holdings. Gintzburger joins Versace from Alexander McQueen, where he served as CEO since May 2016. Prior to joining Alexander McQueen, Gintzburger was worldwide retail and wholesale director for Saint Laurent from 2011 to 2016, having joined the Parisian fashion house in 2009 as the Europe retail director. From 2007 to 2009, he served as international retail director at Lanvin, and prior to that he held regional retail and marketing leadership roles at Sephora. Gintzburger also spent six years at Louis Vuitton in Hong Kong.
March 21, 2022: Alexander McQueen has a new CEO, Gianfilippo Testa. He’ll succeed Emmanuel Gintzburger who is leaving the group to become CEO of Versace. Kering said Monday that Testa will take up his role in May, and report to François-Henri Pinault. Testa is an Italian national who began his career at Tag Heuer in 2002, and went on to hold a range of roles at LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, specifically at Fendi in Italy, Japan and Hong Kong. He joined Kering in 2016 as Gucci president Greater China and since 2019, he has been president of EMEA and vice president global retail at Gucci. Kering said Testa’s mission at McQueen will be to “accelerate the expansion of the British luxury house to tap its full potential.”
March 21, 2022: Foot Locker has tapped Samantha Lomow as president of global brands, a new role for the retailer. Lomow joins the New York-based athletic retailer from Hasbro, where she most recently served as president of branded entertainment. She brings over 25 years of experience across consumer products, entertainment, and licensing, Foot Locker said in an announcement on Monday. Lomow will report directly to Frank Bracken, EVP and COO, and will oversee Foot Locker’s global brand portfolio and operating divisions across North America, EMEA, and APAC. The retailer said Lomow will work closely as part of the executive team to advance Foot Locker’s long-term strategies to position the company for continued innovation, growth, and profitability.
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March 21, 2022: Merrell has tapped an industry vet to fill its chief merchant officer role. The company announced today that it has hired Sumi Scott as its chief merchant officer, a 20-year veteran in the outdoor and lifestyle markets with stints at The North Face and Canada Goose. Scott will report directly to Chris Hufnagel, Merrell global brand president. In the role, Scott will be tasked with leading its the evolution of its global growth strategies and establishing its roadmap to future category growth. Also, Merrell said Scott will be responsible for overseeing the transformation of Merrell’s apparel and accessories business and leading merchandising for its direct-to-consumer operations. Prior to Merrell, Scott held product and merchandising leadership positions with major players in the outdoor and lifestyle spaces, including spending 14-plus years at The North Face in several roles and nearly two years at Canada Goose as its VP of merchandising.
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March 17, 2022: In a surprise move, Kevin Bailey has returned to the helm of Vans as global brand president. The executive, who has held a series of leadership roles at Vans parent VF Corp. in recent years, was president of the brand from 2009 to 2016. He most recently served as VF’s President, Asia-Pacific Region and Emerging Brands. “Kevin brings a deep level of knowledge and understanding of the Vans brand, its consumer, and the global business to this role,” said VF chairman and CEO Steve Rendle, to whom he will continue to report.“He will work closely with the leadership team and our enterprise functions as we focus on re-energizing the brand’s global growth.” Rendle takes the reins from Doug Palladini, who is exiting the company.
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March 17, 2022: Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) has appointed Katie Anderson to EVP and CFO, beginning April 4. In this role, she will join the group leadership team and report to Geoffroy van Raemdonck, CEO of Neiman Marcus Group. Anderson joins the company with a strong tenure of leading financial strategy and reporting at notable private and public companies. She formerly served as CFO at Guess?, Inc. Prior to this, Anderson served as CFO of California Pizza Kitchen and Sprinkles. Anderson started her career in investment banking at Citigroup, Inc. and then Moelis & Company. NMG said that Anderson will drive all financial functions for the company as well as risk management, real estate, supply chain, and track progress towards the luxury retailer’s growth execution and strategy. Her appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company as it continues to invest in digital first, stores, data, technology, and supply chain. NMG’s interim CFO Mark Weinsten will transition from his role with the company following Anderson’s appointment.
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March 17, 2022: Canada Goose has appointed Belinda Wong to its board of directors. Wong currently serves as chairman of Starbucks China and EVP of Starbucks. She has over 20 years of deep field knowledge and leadership in China and the Asia Pacific region. In her current role at Starbucks, she is focused on delivering the brand’s growth in one of its largest and fastest growing international markets.Prior to becoming chairman of Starbucks China, Belinda had a 10-year tenure as CEO of Starbucks China.
March 16, 2022: Tailored Brands has announced that board members Bob Hull and Peter Sachse will continue as co-CEOs moving forward to provide continuity to the organization as it continues to progress its strategic plan. Hull and Sachse were both appointed as interim co-CEOs and joined the company’s board on March 16, 2021. Since that time, they have solidified a strong and united leadership team, refocused key departments and led the company to outperform its revenue and profit targets for each quarter. In conjunction with this decision, John Tighe will be promoted to president of Tailored Brands. In this new role, Tighe will continue to have end-to-end accountability for merchandising, marketing, e-commerce, rental, planning and allocation across the Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank and Moores banners and will now oversee product development, design, global sourcing as well as the Joseph Abboud Manufacturing Corporation.
March 16, 2022: Guess? has announced that Dennis Secor has been appointed interim CFO for the brand, effective April 1. Secor, a seasoned financial executive with significant experience in the apparel industry, previously served as Guess? CFO from 2006 to 2012 and succeeds Katie Anderson, who is stepping down to pursue another opportunity at a privately-held company as CFO. Under the terms of the company’s agreement with Mr. Secor, he will remain at Guess? through March 2023 to support the company while the search for a permanent CFO is conducted and to help provide an orderly transition. The company plans to initiate a comprehensive search for a permanent CFO, with the assistance of an executive search firm.
March 15, 2022: K-Swiss has hired Anna Amador as its new VP of marketing and Kristina Barclay as its new director of e-commerce. Amador brings a wealth of marketing experience to K-Swiss with multiple years at brands such as Skechers, Adidas and Nike. Coupled with five years at Skechers as director of product marketing, she then quickly progressed to VP of Skechers performance. Barclay will be responsible for overseeing and managing the K-Swiss and Palladium brand sites. Her love of fashion and extensive retail background led her to AG Adriano Goldschmied and then most recently to her role as e-commerce operations director at Paige. “I am so excited to join a heritage brand with a strong vision and plan for continued success,” said Barclay. “I feel privileged to be part of this talented team and lead our e-commerce business for both K-Swiss and Palladium here in the U.S.”
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March 15, 2022: Peter Simons is taking a step back from his duties as president and CEO of Canadian department store La Maison Simons. As he looks to evolve the structure of this fifth-generation family business, Simons has appointed Bernard Leblanc as the new president and CEO. Mr. Simons will become the chief merchant and continue to sit on the family council and advisory board. “We have always made decisions that put the best interests of the company first and today’s announcement perfectly aligns with that philosophy,” said Mr. Simons in a statement. “Bernard wonderfully embodies the values of service that we are known for. Thanks to our employees’ commitment and the loyalty of our customers, Simons possesses all the attributes and talent necessary to continue its development and carry out its strategic vision.” Leblanc most recently held the title of EVP and head of corporate operations at the retailer, which has 15 stores across Canada.
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March 14, 2022: Terry Boyle has been named the president and CEO of Zulily, where he will report to Qurate Retail Inc. president and CEO David Rawlinson and work on executing strategies for achieving business goals. Boyle previously worked at Nordstrom, where he served as president of Nordstromrack.com and as president of Trunk Club, a full-priced personal styling service offered by Nordstrom. He also founded, Behold, a women’s fashion start-up.
March 14, 2022: Genesco Inc. announced multiple executive promotions in its Licensed Brands division. Liz Hall has been named VP and GM of Dockers and G.H. Bass & Co. and is responsible for strategy, brand development, sales and profitability for its wholesale operations. Hall joined Genesco in 2015 after prior roles with Emu Australia, Jones Apparel, Federated and Bon-Ton. Meanwhile, Merrick Smith is now VP of operations for the Licensed Brands after previously serving as VP of merchandising for the group. In his new role, he will continue to oversee merchandising and customer care and now assumes responsibility for warehousing and distribution, including the Licensed Brands facility in Chapel Hill, Tenn. Also, Elif Dunlay has been promoted to VP and creative director of Levi’s Footwear. She also will direct commercialization of the G.H. Bass and Phat Farm brands for off-price distribution channels and be involved in the launch of the Starter and Etonic brands in full-price wholesale channels.
March 14, 2022: Chris Melton is returning to Inov-8, a company he worked for from 2011-2014, as its new global category manager for cross training. Melton, according to Inov-8, will be tasked with leading the distribution of sports footwear and apparel for Central and South America. Before his return, Melton most recently was the head of North America for Runderwear, and prior to that had a stint at sailing and fishing apparel company Gill Marine. Also, from 2015 to 2019, he worked for Vibram and managed its FiveFingers and Furoshiki business in North and South America, as well as distribution in Australia and Japan.
March 14, 2022: Creative Artists Agency has tapped Hilary Krane as its chief legal officer. Krane previously served as VP and general counsel at Nike since 2010, where she guided corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, brand protection and government affairs. Krane also served as a co-chair of the Nike Foundation. Before Nike, she worked at Levi Strauss and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
March 14, 2022: Macy’s has hired Emily Erusha-Hilleque as SVP for its private brands. In this role, Erusha-Hilleque will lead the nameplate’s private brands design organization, including apparel, center core and home design teams as well as drive the private brands strategy in partnership with Macy’s merchandising and sourcing teams. She will report to Nata Dvir, chief merchandising officer of Macy’s. Erusha-Hilleque joins Macy’s from Target Corporation, where she most recently served as the design director of ready-to-wear, young contemporary private label, design partnerships. In that role she was responsible for building, launching, and growing the Wild Fable private label as well as designer collaborations including Levi’s, Christopher John Rodgers, Alexis, Rixo, Nili Lotan, Sandy Liang, Victor Glemaud, Rachel Comey, Christian Robinson and Lego.
March 11, 2022: Colin Browne, chief operating officer at Under Armour, is passing his duties as chair of the board of directors at the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) to newly-appointed chair Sarah Clarke, the chief supply chain officer at PVH Corp. The appointment was made this week at the AAFA’s Executive Summit in Washington, DC, where Clarke appeared virtually via Zoom to accept the position. Along with Clarke’s appointment, the AAFA added eight new board members and re-elected 12 existing members. The new members include Sally Gilligan of Gap Inc.; Rick Horwitch of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services; David Katz of Randa Apparel & Accessories; Tom Lorang of Target Corporation; Allison Murphy of TTI Global Resources; Melissa Nelson of SanMar; Liz O’Neill of Levi Strauss & Co.; and Lisa Williams of Patagonia, Inc.
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March 9, 2022: Columbia Sportswear Co. has announced the appointment of Pri Shumate as the chief marketing officer for the Columbia brand, effective March 14. The company said Shumate will report to Columbia EVP and president Joe Boyle. “Pri is a consumer-obsessed marketing leader with global experience in demand creation,” Boyle said in a statement. “I feel certain that her background and dynamism will help drive continued growth for the company.”
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March 7, 2022: Footwear industry veteran John Pierce has joined Lâmo as the company’s VP of sales. In this new role, he will manage all sales operations and lead the sales team for the growing brand, which recorded record results in 2021. Pierce has over 30 years of experience in the shoe business. He most recently was a sales executive at Eastman Footwear Group and prior to that served as president of Bearpaw for several years. “We are very pleased to welcome JP to the Lâmo team,” said COO Jerry Breig in a statement. “His determination and past successes position him to drive Lâmo’s continued growth to new heights.”
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March 4, 2022: Theory has named Jeffrey Kalinksy as chief merchant and creative officer, and Rachel DeLaurentis as chief marketing and digital officer, according to FN sister publication WWD. Both appointments, which are effective immediately, were made to amplify the company’s digital growth and product strategies. In his newly created role, Kalinsky will oversee Theory’s merchandising and product design functions. A well-known entrepreneur and merchandiser with more than 30 years experience in the fashion industry, Kalinsky is best known as the founder of luxury specialty stores Jeffrey New York, Jeffrey Atlanta, and Jeffrey Palo Alto. Since November, Kalinsky has been a creative consultant to Theory. DeLaurentis’ role at Theory will be to amplify the brand’s digital-first marketing capability and scale execution for impact. She most recently worked at Fleur du Mal as chief marketing officer, overseeing the brand’s growth. Before that, she was CEO and chief brand officer for Awe Inspired, a luxury fine jewelry company.
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March 3, 2022: PrimaLoft has named Manish Jain as its new SVP of technology and development. Most recently, Jain served as VP of R&D and technology for Crane Company Currency Division, leading the company’s technology innovation for substrates (currency and security paper) as well as security threads, fibers, and micro-optics security technology. Previously, Jain was the head of material science and process technologies for the Albany International Corp., Homer, NY extrusion facility, where he was responsible for raw material needs, leading R&D, quality, and the new product development group. Jain is replacing Vanessa Mason, who is retiring this year from her position as SVP of engineering. According to PrimaLoft, Mason will work with Jain in the coming months to ensure a seamless transition. Following her retirement, PrimaLoft plans to work with Mason as a consultant on specific projects.
March 2, 2022: Qurate Retail Group, which owns QVC and HSN, is shaking up its management team. Mike Fitzharris has been named president of QVC U.S.; Rob Muller has been named president of HSN; and Mary Campbell has been named president of Accelerating Streaming Innovation – a new business unit created to accelerate Qurate Retail Group’s efforts in streaming and other live video commerce initiatives. The new structure is designed to strengthen brand differentiation between QVC and HSN by giving each brand team direct control over its own merchandising, planning and programming, brand marketing, broadcast, and e-commerce organizations. The structure will establish clearer lines of accountability and accelerate decision making while maintaining the cost efficiencies gained through the prior integration of the businesses. Qurate Retail Group has also launched a search for a chief operating officer, who will report directly to Qurate Retail president and CEO David L. Rawlinson II. This new role will lead U.S. fulfillment center operations, supply chain, customer support, global business services, procurement, and corporate real estate and workplace services.
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March 1, 2022: Executive changes continue at Zappos.com, as the e-tailer seeks to shape its future under new leadership. According to a letter sent by the company to its brand partners on Feb. 28 and obtained by FN, longtime Zappos merchants Jeff Espersen and Mike Normart are no longer with the company, effective immediately. The letter further states that Kathy Forstadt will step in as interim merchandising leader as an external search is conducted for a chief merchandising officer. In an official statement sent to FN, the company said, “Zappos is committed to delivering exceptional customer service, experience and innovation in everything we do. To further that mission, we recently made several changes to our leadership team that will further elevate the levels of service, selection and experience we provide to customers and brand partners.”
Feb. 28, 2022: Hugo Boss has announced leadership changes to its creative team. The company, which recently launched new campaigns focused on its Boss and Hugo brand identities, has announced that chief brand officer Ingo Wilts has stepped down from his role. Marco Falcioni, who serves as SVP of creative direction, will manage creative direction for both brands starting March 1. Falcioni, who joined Hugo Boss in 2015, will report to CEO Daniel Grieder. Andrea Cannelloni, who previously served in other creative roles in the company and as the president of Napapijri at VF Corp. until 2020, will rejoin Hugo Boss starting March 1 in a new role as creative advisor.
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Feb. 28, 2022: Crocs has announced new leadership appointments for its recently acquired Hey Dude brand. Pete Gilmore has been appointed as the brand’s SVP of supply chain, where he will lead sourcing, planning, business operations and customer engagement. He most recently served as COO of CCM Hockey and also spent 13 years at Under Armour. Katie Wagner, who most recently served as Crocs’ VP of regional sales, has been named VP of sales for Hey Dude.
Feb. 24, 2022: Seth Levey has joined ThredUp as its first-ever head of public policy and sustainability. In this role, Levey will lead government affairs and policy initiatives that encourage widespread adoption of circular business models with an emphasis on apparel reuse. He will also oversee the resale platform’s broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts. Levey will report to Alon Rotem, chief legal officer of ThredUp. Prior to joining ThredUp, Levey served as director of government relations and public affairs at Equinor, where he was responsible for the company’s U.S. climate, sustainability, environmental, and innovation policy development and advocacy. Prior to that, he held roles at the Edison Electric Institute, where he represented investor-owned electric companies before policymakers, and at Exxon Mobil Corporation, in corporate public and government affairs. He previously advised U.S. state governors on energy, economic development, and international affairs issues.
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Feb. 18, 2022: Global retail consulting agency Winston Retail has made two new executive hires this week. The agency – which touts Wolverine, Birkenstock, Walmart, and Foot Locker as some of its clients – has named Christina Gabriel as chief operating officer and Michael Donohue as VP of retail. According to Winston, both positions are newly created senior roles within their respective corporate teams, and both were hired to accommodate the agency’s growth and drive even more potential expansion. Gabriel will be leading the agency’s operations team comprised of 50 corporate employees and 2800+ field visual merchandiser, while Donohue will be supporting the ongoing expansion of Winston’s new client roster and ongoing client base in the years ahead. Winston said its new corporate structure will allow the company to support larger projects, more diverse client initiatives and double down on its pop-up experiential division, which has been in great demand in the market. Gabriel has previously worked across luxury and mid-tier retailers, both in free-standing stores and with wholesale partners in the U.S and globally including Banana Republic, JCrew, Kiehl’s, and Bulgari. Donohue has spent 13 years at Kohl’s with his last role being SVP of merchandise & visual presentation for the U.S. and Canada.
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Feb. 11, 2022: Urban Outfitters has tapped Francis Pierrel as president with responsibility for the brand in North America. Pierrel will report directly to Sheila Harrington, global chief executive officer of Urban Outfitters and the Free People Group. Pierrel brings a background in omnichannel retailing and wholesale and has a reputation for cultivating strong collaborative teams, understanding the customer and growing brand equity. Most recently he served as CEO of Club Monaco, where he drove increases in revenues and profitability. Prior to Club Monaco, he served as president of stores and e-commerce for Ralph Lauren in North America. Pierrel has also held senior roles in wholesale, retail and e-commerce at Lacoste and Diesel across the US and Europe. “I am pleased to welcome Francis to our company and the Urban Outfitters brand,” said Richard A. Hayne, CEO of URBN. “He is a seasoned omnichannel retail executive with deep experience in managing iconic brands across all channels – e-commerce, stores, and wholesale. We believe his strong leadership will greatly benefit the Urban Outfitters brand.”
Feb. 10, 2022: Adidas AG’s supervisory board has extended the appointed of two members. Roland Auschel, who oversees global sales, has been given an extension on the board until 2024. Brian Grevy, who oversees global brands, has had his position extended until 2028. “On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I am very pleased to announce that we have extended the appointments of both Roland and Brian. Our long-term strategy ‘Own the Game’ has the consumer at its heart,” said chairman of the board Thomas Rabe. “Both Roland and Brian play key roles in bringing this consumer focus to life with their respective functions.”
Feb. 9, 2022: British footwear brand Clarks has tapped Simon Clarke as its new chief information officer. Clarke previously served as CIO at Italian luxury lifestyle company La Perla, where he led the business’ digital transformation, according to his LinkedIn profile. Before La Perla, he served as the group supply chain director at Oxford University Press.
Feb. 9, 2022: PVH Corp. has named Zac Coughlin as EVP and CFO, effective April 4. In this role, he will report to Stefan Larsson, PVH CEO, and will have responsibility for all finance functions. Coughlin joins PVH from DFS Group Limited, a subsidiary of LVMH Group, where he served as Group CFO and chief operating officer. Prior to joining DFS, Coughlin was CFO at Converse, Inc., a division of Nike, Inc., supporting its global business spanning wholesale, retail, and e-commerce. Coughlin started his career with Ford Motor Company where he held multiple global financial leadership roles. While there, he worked on the ground in a number of international markets in Asia and Europe. According to PVH, Jim Holmes, the company’s current Interim CFO, will continue in his role as EVP and controller when Coughlin joins the company.
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Feb. 2, 2022: Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has tapped Matthew Goldstein as its SVP of entertainment and special projects. In the newly created role, Goldstein will oversee ABG’s branded experiences via its Authentic Live arm as well as events and content production via its Authentic Productions arm. Overall, Goldstein will work on establishing partnerships within ABG’s entertainment division, working closely on endorsements, media, content and sports betting. “Matthew is a seasoned industry leader who brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic mindset to ABG,” said Marc Rosen, ABG’s president of entertainment. “His proven track record in creating high-profile, brand-building partnerships with some of the industry’s biggest artists is a valuable attribute that we believe will help drive new growth for ABG’s entertainment brands and business verticals.”
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Feb. 1, 2022: Wish has appointed Vijay Talwar as its new CEO and member of its board of directors, effective Feb. 1. The executive joins the e-commerce platform after serving in various retail and consumer focused roles, most recently as the CEO of Foot Locker’s Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) business. He also previously served as the president of Foot Locker Digital. In his new role, Talwar will help lead Wish’s turnaround strategy. “I am eager to apply my own experience within the retail and ecommerce space to further refine our focus and put the business back onto a path of growth. I firmly believe the best years for Wish are right ahead of us,” Talwar said.
Feb. 1, 2022: Richemont has tapped Dr. Bérangère Ruchat as its first-ever chief sustainability officer. Dr. Ruchat joins from the Firmenich Group, Switzerland, where she was chief sustainability officer and more recently, SVP of sustainability. During her 12-year tenure, Dr. Ruchat established unique partnerships, drove Firmenich sustainability strategy and led the group ESG reporting. Beforehand, she was the director of partnerships at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) from 2004, having led the Partners in Action Program at the United Nations System Staff College, which she joined in 2000. Dr. Ruchat was acknowledged by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development Leading Women Awards for her work in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in 2016. She also received the Head of Sustainability of the Year award by Ethical Corporation in 2015.
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Jan. 31, 2022: Foot Locker has named Robert Higginbotham as its new VP of investor relations. In his new role, effective Monday, Higginbotham oversees engagement with the footwear retailer’s shareholders, investors and analysts. Before Foot Locker, Higginbotham led consumer and retail research as a consumer strategist at Guidepoint Global, LLC. “Robert brings significant financial and analytical experience and a deep understanding of the investment process, and we are delighted to welcome him to the Foot Locker team,” said EVP and CFO Andrew Page.
Jan. 31, 2022: The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) has tapped Foot Locker, Inc. chairman and CEO Richard “Dick” Johnson as the new chair of the Association’s board of directors. Johnson, who succeeds former chairperson Mary Dillon of Ulta Beauty, will serve a two-year term, effective immediately. “I’m honored to serve as the new chair of RILA’s board of directors and grateful to the organization’s leadership and commitment to our industry. The retail industry has experienced significant change in the last two years and there is immense opportunity as we look towards the future. I look forward to continued collaboration with this group of retail leaders on common challenges and progress on issues that will transform the industry,” said Johnson in a statement.
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Jan. 28, 2022: Craig Lyon, Nike’s former senior director of brand marketing, has joined Adopt to serve as a senior brand strategist. Adopt, a marketing firm focused on sport, wellness, nutrition and consumer-facing products, was founded last year by Nike veterans David Creech, Nicole Graham and Josh Moore as well as Klutch Sports founder and CEO Rich Paul. After leaving Nike in February of 2021 after a ten year stint, Lyon served as the VP of marketing at Alien Labs & Connected Cannabis Co. for about a year before joining Adopt.
Jan. 27, 2022: Lululemon has appointed Alison Loehnis to its board of directors. Loehnis is the president of fashion at Yoox Net-a-Porter, an online luxury and fashion retailer. Loehnis has previously held roles at LVMH, Hachette Filipacchi and The Walt Disney Company. “Alison Loehnis is a dynamic leader with a remarkable track record of consistently driving growth through her knowledge of consumer and product trends,” said chairman of the board Glenn Murphy. “We look forward to benefiting from Alison’s valuable insights and expertise as lululemon continues to grow around the world.”
Jan. 27, 2022: Ann Miller, a 14-year Nike veteran with more than two decades of legal experience, has been named EVP and general counsel of the footwear company, effective Feb. 17. Miller succeeds Hilary Krane, who has decided to retire next month after 12 years with the company. Miller joined Nike in 2007 and has held several senior roles across the company. For the past six years she has served as Nike’s VP, corporate secretary and chief ethics & compliance officer. Miller’s prior roles at Nike include overseeing all legal work for Nike’s North America geography as well as serving as VP and general counsel for Converse. Prior to joining Nike, Miller worked as a corporate lawyer at the law firms of Paul Hastings and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.
Jan. 26, 2022: British Department store Debenhams has tapped Daniel Finley to serve as its new CEO. Finley was formerly the multichannel director for JD Sports Fashion group for about a decade. British online fashion retailer Boohoo acquired the intellectual property assets of Debenhams last year, following months of struggling for the department store, which was compounded in the pandemic. In a Jan. 25 post on LinkedIn, Finely said “I am delighted to take charge of a great British heritage brand and looking forward to building on the progress that the team have made since it’s acquisition.”
Jan. 24, 2022: Diesel has appointed Eraldo Poletto as CEO for North America. Poletto, a manager with many years of experience in the fashion industry, will report to Diesel’s global CEO, Massimo Piombini, and will take charge of the company’s development on a key market with great growth potential for the brand. He takes up his post immediately. Poletto has worked in the luxury and retail sectors for about 30 years. Since 2018 he has been CEO and brand president of the Stuart Weitzman footwear brand, part of the Tapestry clothing and accessories group in New York. Previously, he was managing director of several important Italian companies, including Salvatore Ferragamo and Furla, where he played a significant role in the brands’ development on a global scale. Before 2016, Poletto worked for about 15 years with Retail Brand Alliance Inc., where he was responsible for the international growth of the Brooks Brothers brand.
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Jan. 24, 2022: Sachin Dhawan has joined Stitch Fix as its new chief technology officer and will report to CEO Elizabeth Spaulding. Dhawan was previously the SVP of infrastructure & operations at Visa. Prior to Visa, Dhawan was chief technology officer at payments disruptor Blackhawk Network, and spent more than 16 years at PayPal and Microsoft, where he focused on building and growing PayPal’s global consumer products and Microsoft’s personalization & ads technology. “Sachin’s roots in data science and personalization, combined with his experience growing and scaling infrastructure across global teams will help unlock our potential as we look forward to the opportunities ahead,” said Spaulding in a statement.
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Jan. 21, 2022: Church’s & Co. has appointment of Denni Manzatto as its new CEO. In his new role, Manzatto will lead the Northampton-based footwear brand towards a new global growth strategy, using his significant professional experience to accelerate the international development and re-branding of the Church’s label. Manzatto joined the Prada Group, which owns Church’s & Co., in 2013, covering various positions in the commercial department. In Sept. 2019, he took on the role of commercial director, responsible for developing the wholesale channel and managing eyewear and fragrances licenses and commercial development projects, a position he will continue to hold on a temporary basis.
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Jan. 19, 2022: Adam Michaels has been promoted from SVP and chief digital officer at Crocs to EVP and chief digital officer. The executive joined Crocs in 2013 and has focused on the company’s digital commerce growth, which is an area of focus for the fast-growing footwear brand. Crocs is leaning into its digital business with a goal to have 50% of total revenues be derived from digital channels by the end of 2026.
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Jan. 19, 2022: Forever 21 has announced Winnie Park will become its new CEO, effective immediately. Park joins Forever 21 from Paper Source, where she served as CEO for the past six years. Prior to Paper Source, Park held executive roles across e-commerce, global marketing, and fashion merchandising including a nine-year tenure at the Hong Kong-based international luxury retail leader, DFS, a division of LVMH. She started her career at McKinsey & Company San Francisco in fashion retail and consumer digital before joining Levi Strauss and Co. to lead women’s merchandising for Dockers. At Forever 21, Park will report into Marc Miller, CEO of SPARC, the group made up of Authentic Brands Group, Brookfield Property Group and Simon Property Group which bought the retailer in 2020.
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Jan. 18, 2022: Bally has tapped Rhuigi Villaseñor as its new creative director. Villaseñor will oversee the artistic direction across the brand. His first collection for Bally will debut for the Spring/Summer 2023 season. Born in Manila, Rhuigi Villaseñor, is the founder, CEO, and creative director of the brand Rhude since 2015. He started his career in Los Angeles, and credits his passion for design and his understanding of garment construction to growing up with a mother who was a tailor and father who was an architect. A Filipino and American national, raised in several continents before emigrating to the U.S. at the age of nine, Villaseñor has been recognized as one of today’s most promising fashion talents. With a thriving business that includes ready-to-wear and accessories coveted by celebrities around the world, Villaseñor’s reach extends to a broad and diverse audience, amplified also through his lifestyle partnerships including homeware and automotive. Villaseñor will be based between Los Angeles and Switzerland.
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Jan. 18, 2022: Ecco Sko A/S has named Tom Berry as president and CEO of Ecco USA, effective immediately. Berry is a seasoned veteran with a long history in consumer goods and footwear. Most recently, Berry served as SVP of global business development at Levi Strauss & Co. He also served as managing director for several of Levi’s subsidiaries and led their global licensed business. Prior to Levi’s, Berry held executive and general management positions with global leaders like The Tecnica Group, Adidas-Salomon, and VF Corporation / The North Face. “Tom is a global strategic leader with a proven track record of brand building and business transformation,” said Panos Mytaros, CEO of Ecco Sko A/S, in a statement. “I look forward to partnering with him to introduce our brand to a new generation of consumers and to take Ecco to new heights in the critical and leading U.S. market.”
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Jan. 18, 2022: Nordstrom has tapped Rickie De Sole as its new women’s designer fashion & editorial director. In this newly created role, De Sole will work cross-functionally across different facets of the women’s designer division, bringing a heightened point of view to the merchandising offering to deliver against business goals and growth plans, the department store said. Nordstrom also said that De Sole will develop the women’s designer editorial plan, create engaging designer content, act as a spokesperson, build a heightened customer community and drive results. De Sole joins Nordstrom from Vogue.com where she was the executive fashion director supporting business initiatives and content across digital, print and social platforms as well as editorial collaborations and e-commerce. Prior to Vogue, De Sole was the fashion director at W Magazine, accessories director at Vogue Magazine and worked in-house at Prada.
Jan. 18, 2022: TheDrop.com, a global marketplace serving the $200 billion youth lifestyle market, has named Scott Keating as its new chief merchandising officer. In this newly created role, Keating will lead TheDrop’s global merchandising strategy and manage relationships with the 300+ brands and retail shops who currently sell products through its platform.Keating was formerly at Nike, where he spent 14 years in a range of leadership roles for the footwear giant, most recently as the global sales & brand director for Nike SB. In this role, he was responsible for driving global growth from the U.S. to Europe, China and Japan. Prior to that, Keating led the Nike Snowboarding group where he developed the top snowboarding boot in the market before Nike closed the division.
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Jan. 17, 2022: Canadian department store The Bay has tapped Alexander Meyer as its new chief customer officer. Meyer will be responsible for the ongoing transformation of The Bay’s integrated marketing, media and customer success strategies, with a focus on high growth, brand and personalization. Reporting directly to Iain Nairn, president and CEO, Meyer will oversee the brand strategy and customer insights, marketing and creative, loyalty, and communications functions for The Bay and Hudson’s Bay businesses. For the past five years Meyer served as chief marketing officer for Australia’s The Iconic, Australia and New Zealand’s largest fashion and sports destination. Prior, he served in senior and C-suite roles at organizations including Adidas International, Vans, Quiksilver Inc., and social content start-up Hubrick.
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Jan. 17, 2022: Valentino is bolstering its executive team with two new hires. First up, Giuseppe De Mori has been named chief operations and logistics officer, effective immediately. He joins from Bottega Veneta, where he held the role of GM of industrial operations, in charge of the development of the production processes, of the product and of the supply chain. De Mori is now tasked with coordinating the manufacturing of all product categories together with the logistics function at a global level. In He will also be in charge of making Valentino’s industrial footprint efficient through the evolution, improvement and digitization of internal processes, with a focus on sustainability. Alberto Fasanotti will also join Valentino as global CFO starting next month. He was most recently CFO at Chanel U.K. and Region, which comprises Ireland, Canada and Central and South America. At Valentino, Fasanotti will be responsible for leading the finance strategy globally through the transformation of the organization and the digitization of internal processes to optimize business performance, and facilitate strategic decisions. He will also be in charge of areas ranging from accounting, tax and treasury to controlling and purchasing.
Jan. 16, 2022: The National Retail Federation (NRF) announced on Saturday that Walmart U.S. president and CEO John Furner has been elected chairman of NRF’s board of directors. Furner replaces former Qurate Retail, Inc. president and CEO Mike George, who has served in the role since 2020. Additionally, the trade organization’s nonprofit NRF Foundation named a new chair and added two directors to its board during a virtual meeting on Jan. 14. Macy’s, Inc. chairman and CEO Jeff Gennette concluded his term as chair of the NRF Foundation board and Bloomingdale’s chairman and CEO Tony Spring will begin his three-year term as board chair. In addition to the new chair, Macy’s, Inc. SVP of corporate communications Malek Robert “Bobby” Amirshahi and Keith Lipert, president of the Keith Lipert Gallery, have been named to three-year terms on the board.
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Jan. 15, 2022: Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) has made two more senior leadership appointments. The luxury retail chain has tapped Amanda Martin as SVP, chief supply chain officer and will take over responsibility for all supply chain operations, including NMG’s multi-year supply chain transformation. In addition to this responsibility, Martin will oversee the retailer’s photo studio and customer care divisions. And, Vijay Karthik has been promoted to SVP, chief technology officer and is tasked with driving end-to-end customer facing IT development and architecture. Karthik will lead a number of functions including omnichannel engineering, cloud platforms, operations and reliability, and architecture for the luxury retailer. “We are fortunate to have such strong talent at our company that we are able to develop and promote to lead all of the critical growth work we are executing,” said Geoffroy van Raemdonck, CEO of NMG, in a statement.
Jan. 13, 2021: Luxury shoe label Sergio Rossi, which was acquired last June by Fosun Fashion Group (now Lanvin Group), has named a new artistic director: Evangelie Smyrniotaki. Starting this month, the Greek model and art director will begin overseeing the Sergio Rossi brand image, including directing marketing campaigns and content creation. She will also present her first capsule collection, Evangelie Smyrniotaki x Sergio Rossi, at the upcoming February 2022 Milan Fashion Week. CEO Riccardo Sciutto said in a statement, “I strongly believe that [Evangelie’s] knowledge on luxury shoes aesthetic and new media will apport a great value to the brand. The communication has changed a lot in these years and Evangelie sums up the new figures that industry needs.”
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Jan. 13, 2021: Columbia Sportswear Co. has named Jim Beeman as VP of U.S. sales for the Columbia brand. Beeman will report to Tim Sheerin, SVP of global wholesale for the Columbia brand. “Jim has led multiple teams at Nike and driven significant growth in support of large integrated wholesale partnerships, driven category brand marketing and retail brand marketing, as well as territory-based teams across wholesale, digital and direct,” Sheerin said in a statement.
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Jan. 13, 2022: ThredUp has added Coretha Rushing to the company’s board of directors. Rushing has previously served in human resources roles at Equifax Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, Pepsi and IBM. She also founded her own consulting firm, CR Consulting Alliance LLC. At ThredUp, Coretha focus on ThredUp’s employee initiatives related to health and wellness, retention, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
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Jan. 11, 2022: JCPenney has tapped two executives in e-commerce and omnichannel. Katie Mullen has been named as chief digital and transformation officer. Mullen will lead the growth of the e-commerce business, including Jcp.com, and will also be responsible for driving enterprise strategy and the company’s transformation agenda. Mullen most recently spent nearly three years with Neiman Marcus Group, as chief transformation officer and then chief digital officer. Previously, she was a partner and managing director at Boston Consulting Group.
JCPenney has also tapped Sharmeelee Bala as its new chief information officer. She will assume responsibility for the information technology (IT) organization and global technology systems that power the company’s stores, operational centers and supply chain, and corporate functions. Bala joins the company from Gap Inc., where she held leadership positions since 2018 and most recently served as the head of product engineering. Bala also spent 20 years with Walmart in a number of technology and executive roles of increasing responsibility.
Jan. 11, 2022: Dunhill has named Laurent Malecaze as its new CEO. Malecaze joins the British menswear brand from AZ Factory which he started with the late Alber Elbaz and led through its development. He was previously CEO of New York-based The Webster, a luxury multi-brand retailer, after several years as strategic consultant at Bain & Company. “Laurent comes with an entrepreneurial spirit and extensive experience in retail,” said Philippe Fortunato, CEO of fashion & accessories maisons at Richemont, Dunhill’s parent company. “At AZ Factory alongside the late Alber Elbaz, he has demonstrated the ability to establish a strong design identity through a digital-first approach. He is the perfect fit to open a new chapter for Dunhill.”
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Jan. 11, 2022: Nester Hosiery announced it has tapped Chris Bevin to fill its SVP of brands and licenses role. Bevin brings 30 years of experience in the industry to Nester Hosiery, a manufacturer of performance merino wool socks and the parent company of Farm to Feet. The experience includes more than 15 years spent at Balega, where Bevin served as president from 2009 to 2015. “We are putting considerable resources behind each of our established business channels as we position ourselves for considerable growth in 2022 and beyond,” Nester Hosiery CEO Kelly Neste said in a statement. “Adding Chris to our team is a big step in our strategic growth plan as he brings a wealth of industry and brand building expertise.”
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Jan. 11, 2022: VF Corp. has announced the appointment of Nicole Otto to the global brand president role at The North Face, effective June. Otto will succeed Steve Murray, who is set to retire and return to the UK. Otto will report to chairman, president and CEO Steve Rendle, and will also serve on the company’s executive leadership team. Before assuming this role at The North Face, Otto spent 16 years at Nike, most recently serving at the athletic giant’s VP of Nike Direct North America, a position she held from 2018 to May 2021.
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Jan. 10, 2022: Mo Vachon is joining Rothy’s as the brand’s first-ever VP of retail. Vachon joins Rothy’s with decades of experience from retailers including Express, Charlotte Russe, and Claire’s and will lead all of Rothy’s retail stores, overseeing retail store operations. The brand said that he will also oversee the continuous development and implementation of operational strategies to evolve the Rothy’s in-store customer experience as the company expands. “We’re thrilled to welcome Mo Vachon as our new VP of Retail at Rothy’s,” Heather Skidmore Howard, COO at Rothy’s, told FN. “Mo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from a variety of retail brands that will be instrumental in driving the growth of Rothy’s retail stores in his new role.” The move comes on the heels of Rothy’s announcement last fall that it will open six new stores (doubling its retail footprint) through early 2022.
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Jan. 10, 2022: Steve Madden has named Arian Simone and Peter A. Davis to its board of directors. These appointments expand the board to eleven directors, nine of whom are independent directors. Simone is president and CEO of Fearless Fund, a venture capital fund that invests in women of color-led businesses, which she co-founded in 2018. From 2004 to 2017, Simone was the owner of AR PR Marketing, a publicity and marketing strategy firm.
Davis has over 30 years of experience in the footwear and apparel industry, having held executive leadership positions in sales and marketing with companies including Skechers, Fila, Reebok, Joy & Mario, and Dynasty Footwear. He also founded The Infamous Black Sheep Brand, an urban action sports lifestyle brand. A former player in the NBA, today Davis runs Pete Davis Basketball, a grassroots community youth basketball organization.
“The addition of these directors complements our board’s skills and experiences, and with Arian’s marketing expertise and Pete’s deep industry knowledge, we are confident they will provide valuable perspectives,” said Edward Rosenfeld, chairman and CEO of Steve Madden Ltd. “We look forward to their engagement and assistance in guiding our strategy and enhancing value for all our stakeholders.”
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Jan. 6, 2022: Lisa Gurwitch is stepping down as CEO of Delivering Good, a post she has held since January 2015. Prior to joining Delivering Good, Gurwitch was senior vice president for Institutional Advancement and External Relations at World Learning. Gary Simmons will become interim CEO and he and Gurwitch will work closely over the coming weeks. The nonprofit has retained the firm of Berglass + Associates to assist in the search for a permanent president and CEO. Simmons previously served on the board of Delivering Good for more than 20 years, including more than four years as co-chair. He also chaired the board of Kids in Distressed Situations, one of the predecessors to Delivering Good. He was previously CEO of Gerber Childrenswear and chair of the American Apparel & Footwear Association.
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Jan. 3, 2022: French luxury fashion house Balmain has tapped Emily V. George to serve in the new role of president, Americas, WWD reported. The move comes as the fashion house plots further growth in the crucial U.S. market. George, who began her new role on Monday, comes off an almost 20-year career at Marc Jacobs International, where she most recently served as the SVP of Americas, retail and wholesale. Balmain has six stores in U.S. and is sold across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom stores as well.
