Industry Moves: Amer Sports Taps New Salomon CEO + More

Who’s in, who’s out, who’s been promoted and hired — FN covers all the industry changes in one place. Know of an executive on the move? Tell us at web@footwearnews.com. August 10, 2021: Amer Sports has tapped Franco Fogliato, the current EVP of global omnichannel at Columbia Sportswear Co., to be the president and CEO of Salomon, effective no later than March 15, 2022. Fogliato’s resignation from Columbia is effective Sept. 3. In his new role, Fogliato will help lead international expansion for the outdoor retailer. “With Franco’s leadership and deep experience in planning profitable growth for major sportswear brands, I am confident that Salomon can reach another level and we look forward to his input,” said James Zheng, board executive director and CEO of Amer Sports. Aug. 6, 2021: Columbia Sportswear Co. announced the resignation of Franco Fogliato, EVP of global omnichannel, effective Sept. 3 after a transition period. “During his tenure at Columbia, Franco helped power growth in the Columbia brand, bringing us to a record of $3 billion in net sales in 2019. His understanding of markets and the dynamic nature of how our consumers are interacting with our products has been key to the success of the company in recent

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