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Nike promotes Tony Bignell to chief innovation officer

Just days after announcing the upcoming retirement of longtime chief innovation officer John Hoke, Nike appears to have found his successor. According to an internal memo cited by Women’s Wear Daily, Tony Bignell, currently vice president for running footwear, has been promoted to chief innovation officer. FashionUnited has contacted Nike for an...

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Nick Weatherhill appointed CEO of Better Cotton

Better Cotton has announced a change in leadership, with Nick Weatherhill stepping in as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Alan McClay, who officially announced his departure in December 2024 after a decade at the helm. McClay, who led the organisation for ten years, will remain active within Better Cotton through June 2025 to support a smooth...

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Hammerson CEO to retire in 2026

Hammerson, owner, operator and developer of prime urban real estate across the UK, Ireland and France, has confirmed that chief executive officer Rita-Rose Gagné will be retiring and stepping down from her role in 2026. In a statement, Hammerson said that Gagné will remain with the business for the next 12 months to ensure “continuity while a...

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Obermeyer names new CEO to drive brand evolution

American ski and outdoorwear brand Sport Obermeyer, founded in Aspen in 1947, has named Kris Kuster as its new chief executive officer as the brand targets a new vision for women and year-round expansion. Kuster, formerly chief executive officer of Mammut Sports Group AG and X-Bionic, succeeds Obermeyer’s founder, Klaus Obermeyer, who is the...

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Pacsun hires new vice president of HR

US fashion retailer Pacsun has appointed Rachel Donahue as its new vice president of human resources. Donahue joins Pacsun on June 3 and brings with her more than two decades of experience leading people strategy across respected retail and fashion brands. In her new role, Donahue will oversee all aspects of human resources at Pacsun, including...

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Couture label ArdAzAei names new general manager

ArdAzAei, known for its responsibly produced couture collections, has appointed industry veteran Ulrik Garde Due as directeur general (general manager) as the fashion house gears up for international expansion and launch a ready-to-wear collection in October. Garde Due has more than 30 years of leadership experience across both legacy luxury...

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BFC taps Karen Blackett to board of directors

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is turning to the expertise of former government official and marketing leader Karen Blackett to flesh out its board of directors. Blackett’s appointment to the board comes as June Sarpong prepares to wrap up her tenure at the organisation by the end of June. Blackett brings to the BFC experience at leading...

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Shoe Carnival names Kerry Jackson SVP of New Business Development

Shoe Carnival has appointed Kerry Jackson as Senior Vice President of New Business Development. In this new role, Jackson will lead the company’s merger and acquisition strategy, integration efforts, and operational synergy initiatives. He begins on 9 June 2025 and will report to President and CEO Mark Worden. Jackson, a 35-year veteran of the...

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Kizik appoints new chief executive officer

Gareth Hosford was appointed chief executive officer of US footwear brand Kizik and its parent company, HandsFree Labs. Hosford has over 20 years of experience in the footwear and sportswear industries, with previous senior roles at Nike, Converse and sportswear start-up Omorpho. Under Hosford’s leadership, Kizik aims to grow further, both...

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Jack Wolfskin: Matthew Jung steps down as CEO

Jack Wolfskin will continue without CEO Matthew Jung. Jung left the outdoor outfitter after three and a half years, one and a half of which he spent as chief executive officer, as Jack Wolfskin confirmed to FashionUnited upon request. The former CEO left at his own request to pursue new professional opportunities outside the company. Jung’s...

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Nike continues leadership overhaul with new chief communications officer

Sportswear giant Nike has named Michael Gonda its new executive vice president and chief communications officer as it continues to overhaul its leadership team. Gonda will join the US company from July 7, after which he will be responsible for leading the global communications organisation, overseeing all facets of the associated strategy, from...

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Mammoth task for Jonathan Anderson: What awaits the designer at Dior?

Jonathan Anderson’s appointment as artistic director of both menswear and womenswear at Dior may have been long speculated and widely anticipated, but the now-confirmed dual role for the Northern Irish designer is nonetheless historic. With a somewhat understated announcement on Monday, Anderson becomes the first designer to lead all divisions...