Woolrich
Historic American premium outdoor brand Woolrich has appointed Lorenzo Flamini as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Stefano Saccone.
Lorenzo Flamini, currently the Chief Financial Officer at Woolrich, joined the brand in 2017 following a long tenure at Deloitte.
Under Flamini’s leadership, Woolrich will continue to focus on Europe as its core market, operating directly through three main channels: wholesale, DTC, and e-commerce. On the product front, the brand will continue to reinterpret its classic DNA and signature elements from a modern perspective while introducing lighter pieces and a broader selection designed for transitional seasons (from spring to fall).
This leadership change coincides with Chinese menswear group Saint Angelo’s acquisition of Woolrich’s global intellectual property rights outside of Europe. In 2024, the Asia-Pacific market accounted for approximately 5% of the brand’s revenue.
K-Swiss
K-Swiss, a brand under Chinese sportswear group Xtep International, has launched a premium line called K-Swiss Racquet Club and appointed Anwar Carrots as the line’s Creative Director.
Anwar Carrots founded the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand Carrots by Anwar Carrots in 2015, known for its bold colors and distinctive graphic prints in menswear. He has collaborated on limited-edition footwear collections with brands such as Puma and Crocs, and has also launched an apparel line with Walmart.
The first product drop from K-Swiss Racquet Club will launch on July 10, featuring six sneaker styles that blend classic K-Swiss silhouettes with modern elements. These include the Konejo, Before the Classic, SI-18 International C, Gstaad Gold, Classic 66, and Slammklub.
Nike
American sportswear giant Nike has appointed Alice Hartley as Director of Waste and Circularity.
Hartley previously held the role of Director of Circularity at another sports brand, Under Armour, and spent 11 years at Gap, where she most recently served as Director of Product Sustainability and Circularity. She holds an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Newton Golf Company
High-performance golf equipment developer Newton Golf Company (formerly Sacks Parente) has appointed Jeff Clayborne as Chief Financial Officer.
In his new role, Clayborne will oversee all financial operations, including financial planning and analysis, investor relations, capital markets strategy, accounting, and compliance.
With over 30 years of senior financial leadership experience in public and private companies across the consumer goods, technology, and entertainment sectors, Clayborne most recently served as CFO of high-performance apparel brand Perfect Moment. There, he led the company through its IPO, restructured its balance sheet, and implemented operational improvements that enhanced profitability and cash flow. He was previously CFO at Verb Technology Company, Inc., and held senior finance roles at SONDORS, Universal Music Group, and The Walt Disney Company.
｜Source: Official press releases, SGB Media
｜Image Credit: Official company websites, personal social media accounts
｜Editor: LeZhi
