New Balance Athletics, Inc., the iconic privately held sportswear company founded in 1906, has been led by President & CEO Joe Preston since 2018. A 30-year veteran of the company, Preston joined New Balance in 1995 and rose through the ranks from senior product manager to Chief Commercial Officer before taking the helm. Under his […]

Reebok, the iconic athletic footwear and apparel brand founded in 1958 in Bolton, England, is led by President and CEO Todd Krinsky. A 30-year company veteran who started as a part-time employee folding T-shirts, Krinsky was appointed CEO in September 2022 following Authentic Brands Group’s $2.5 billion acquisition of Reebok from Adidas. Under his leadership, […]

UPDATE: Arne Freundt served as Puma CEO from November 2022 to April 2025. He stepped down on April 11, 2025, due to differing views on strategy execution with the Supervisory Board. The current Puma CEO is Arthur Hoeld, a former Adidas executive who took over on July 1, 2025. Puma SE, one of the world’s […]

Crocs, Inc. is a world-renowned American footwear company best known for its iconic foam clogs and comfort-driven designs. Crocs CEO Andrew Rees has led the company since June 2017 and also serves on the Board of Directors. Under his leadership, Crocs has transformed from a struggling novelty brand into a global footwear powerhouse, surpassing $4 […]

Steven Madden, Ltd. is one of America’s leading designer and marketer of fashion footwear, accessories, and apparel. Founded in 1990 in Queens, New York, the company has grown into a global powerhouse with annual revenues exceeding $2.28 billion and a portfolio of beloved brands. Steve Madden CEO Edward R. Rosenfeld has served as Chairman of […]

Robert Greenberg is the founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Skechers U.S.A., Inc., the global footwear giant he launched in 1992 alongside his son Michael. Now 85 years old, Greenberg has spent over four decades reshaping the footwear industry — first with L.A. Gear in the 1980s, and then building Skechers into a company […]

UPDATE: Bjorn Gulden served as CEO of Puma SE from July 2013 to December 2022. He departed to become CEO of rival Adidas AG in January 2023. Arne Freundt succeeded him at Puma but was ousted in April 2025. The current Puma CEO is Arthur Hoeld, who assumed the role on July 1, 2025. Puma […]

UPDATE: G. Scott Uzzell is no longer the CEO of Converse. He served as President & CEO from January 2019 to May 2023 before transitioning to VP/GM, North America at Nike. Jared Carver succeeded him in June 2023, followed by Aaron Cain (a 21-year Nike veteran) who became the current Converse CEO in July 2025. […]