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Puma: Chief commercial officer Matthias Bäumer to leave executive board

Matthias Bäumer, chief commercial officer (CCO) at Puma, is stepping down from his role on the executive board at the end of the month. Bäumer has decided to take this step for “personal reasons”, Puma announced on Friday. His term will end on September 30. His responsibilities as head of sales and head of subsidiaries will be temporarily taken...

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Leadership change at Mountain Hardwear: Peter Rauch takes helm

Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Peter Rauch as the new president of its technical outdoor brand Mountain Hardwear. Rauch currently serves as the general manager of Columbia Brand North America. He will assume the role on September 28, 2026. Rauch brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience across the Columbia family of brands....

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Dr Martens names Katie Morton global customer director

British footwear brand Dr Martens has announced the appointment of Katie Morton as global customer director. Morton will officially join the business on October 26, 2026, reporting directly to chief brand officer Carla Murphy. In her new role, Morton will be responsible for strengthening the company's consumer-centric approach globally. She will...

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Pavita Cooper named chair of British Fashion Council

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has found new leadership in Pavita Cooper, who will be taking up the role of chair from October 1, 2026. Cooper will succeed David Pemsel, who announced his exit from the council and its board last month, with his departure date set for September 30. Cooper will bring a plethora of experience to the BFC, having...

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Recover enters next stage of development with co-CEO appointment

Recycled materials firm Recover has named Enes Adak and Fehmi Yüksel as co-chief executive officers, marking the next stage of development in the company’s evolution. Adak will continue to serve as chief product officer, overseeing Recover’s product, commercial and operations functions, while Yüksel will maintain the role of chief financial...

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Manifattura Mario Colombo: Colmar owner appoints new board of directors

In September 2026, the general shareholders' meeting of Manifattura Mario Colombo & C. SpA approved the composition of its new board of directors. The reorganisation of the group, owner of the Colmar brand, follows the death of former chairman, Mario Colombo, in April. Structured managerial continuity The new governance structure is designed to...

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Fast Retailing’s Theory names James Kelly as global CEO

Theory has announced the appointment of James Kelly as its new global chief executive officer as part of a leadership shuffle at the Fast Retailing-owned brand. Kelly will succeed Dinesh Tandon, who will be stepping into the role of global co-chief operating officer and will also return to the position of CEO of Theory’s China arm. The company...

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Calida Group: Aubade appoints Anne Gilbert as head of human resources

The French lingerie brand Aubade has made a key appointment. On Thursday, the company, which is part of the Swiss textile group Calida Group, announced the appointment of Anne Gilbert as head of human resources. “With 17 years of experience in the luxury and retail industry, Anne Gilbert has extensive expertise in HR strategy; organisational...

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NRF appoints former federal prosecutor Marissa Bostick as general counsel

The National Retail Federation has hired attorney Marissa Bostick as senior vice president and general counsel, bringing in a former federal prosecutor with a background in brand protection and counterfeit enforcement to run the trade association's legal operation. Bostick will advise NRF president and chief executive Matthew Shay and the board...

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Puma strengthens sports marketing with appointment of Steve Cecchini

Puma has appointed Steve Cecchini as senior vice president of sports marketing. He will take up his new position on October 1, 2026, and will report directly to CEO Arthur Höld, the Herzogenaurach-based sporting goods manufacturer announced on Wednesday. In his new role, Cecchini will further develop the company's sports marketing organisation...

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Burton picks Denny Bruce as CEO ahead of its 50th anniversary

Burton Snowboards has appointed Denny Bruce as chief executive, ending a search that began when John Lacy left the Vermont company in the spring after nearly 29 years. Bruce starts on September 21 and succeeds Donna Carpenter, the company's owner, who has held the post on an interim basis since June. Carpenter remains chairman of the board. The...

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H&M appoints Aneta Pokucinska as managing director of North America and US general manager

H&M has appointed Aneta Pokucinska managing director of North America and general manager for the United States, combining regional oversight with direct control of the group's largest market outside Europe. Pokucinska has held the North America managing director role since July 2026. The addition of the US general manager title gives her...