Footasylum has taken strategic steps to enhance its executive leadership.
- A former Clarks executive joins Footasylum as Chief Commercial Officer.
- The new appointments follow the earlier hiring of a CEO from Adidas and Tommy Hilfiger.
- The retailer aims to drive growth with new leadership overseeing commercial operations.
- Industry veterans Glen Wilkinson and Will Van Rensburg are set to contribute significantly to Footasylum’s success.
Footasylum has announced key additions to its executive team, underscoring its commitment to strengthening leadership and propelling growth. With a focus on commercial operations, the company has appointed former Clarks executive Will Van Rensburg as Chief Commercial Officer. Van Rensburg brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Senior Vice President Commercial at Clarks, and his decade-long tenure at Under Armour, where he served as Global Commercial Director based in Hong Kong.
His diverse experience across retail, ecommerce, wholesale, and franchising is expected to support Footasylum’s strategic goals. Van Rensburg has been instrumental in implementing loyalty programmes at several renowned brands, an expertise that aligns with Footasylum’s ambition to enhance its offerings and deepen brand partnerships across the UK and internationally. “Footasylum is an incredible business with a unique proposition that is excelling in a thriving yet competitive market, and I am thrilled to join at such a pivotal time,” stated Van Rensburg.
Alongside this appointment, Glen Wilkinson will join later this month as the Senior Buying Director, bringing over 25 years of experience from notable engagements with New Balance, Reebok, and AW LAB. His extensive background in the industry is expected to fortify Footasylum’s market position and product offerings.
These strategic hires follow the recruitment of David Pujolar as CEO earlier this year, an executive alum of Adidas and Tommy Hilfiger. Pujolar expressed confidence in the new team, stating, “I am delighted to welcome Will and Glen to the business. Their extensive experience across a range of companies and geographies will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our position in the market.”
With these leadership enhancements, Footasylum is well-positioned to build on its record financial performance for the fiscal year 2024. Pujolar highlighted the significance of these appointments in achieving ambitious growth plans and maintaining Footasylum’s prominence in the fashion streetwear and sportswear sectors.
Footasylum’s latest executive appointments are set to drive its strategy and growth in the competitive fashion industry.
