This week brings a wave of significant leadership changes across the fashion and retail sector. These adjustments reflect a dynamic industry that continually evolves.
- Footasylum has fortified its leadership team with strategic appointments.
- Ger Wright will transition from her role at Frasers Group, retaining a presence as a non-executive director.
- Kim Jones will depart from Fendi, marking the end of a notable tenure.
- StockX, a platform thriving at the intersection of footwear and streetwear, welcomes a new CMO.
Footasylum is enhancing its leadership with the addition of seasoned executives. Will Van Rensburg and Glen Wilkinson join as Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Buying Director, respectively. These new appointments suggest a strategic move towards strengthening the company’s commercial and buying functions, leveraging their extensive backgrounds from Under Armour and Reebok.
Frasers Group announced that Ger Wright, Managing Director of Sport, will step down from her role at the end of November 2024. Despite leaving her operational position, Wright will continue to contribute to the company as a non-executive director, ensuring her expertise and strategic input remain accessible to the group.
Kim Jones, the Artistic Director of Womenswear and Couture at Fendi, will be stepping down after a distinguished four-year period with the brand. His departure marks the end of an era for the luxury label, as his creative influence will be long-remembered within the industry.
StockX, a well-known platform in the resale market specialising in footwear and streetwear, has appointed Nicholas Karrat as its new Chief Marketing Officer. This move signals the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its brand presence and expanding its market reach.
These changes highlight the fluidity and constant evolution within the fashion retail landscape, reflecting strategic shifts to adapt to market demands.
