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C hange is in the air this spring as there are new names at the top at Under Armour, HOKA and Brooks. Brooks Running Company announced Jim Weber will step down as Chief Executive Officer aer 23 years in the position. Dan Sheridan, who currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer, will become Brooks' next CEO, effective April 26, 2024. Weber joined Brooks' Board of Directors in 1999 and was named CEO in 2001 — over Weber's tenure Brooks grew from the verge of bankruptcy to a billion-dollar brand and a leader in the global running category. Sheridan takes the reins having already served as a long-time leader in different roles at Brooks. He joined the company in 1998 and was named COO in 2019 and promoted to President and COO in 2022. Under Armour founder Kevin Plank has moved into the role of President & Chief Executive Officer of UA as of April 1, 2024, with Stephanie Linnartz stepping down as President & Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board. Additionally, Dr. Mohamed A. El-Erian, an independent director since 2018 and Lead Director since 2020, became the non-executive Chair of the Board at UA. Linnartz, the former Marriot International President, had been with UA for one year. At HOKA, longtime Nike exec Robin Green took over as president of the HOKA brand in February. She most recently served as Global Vice President of Men's Running and Fitness at Nike. Green will serve on the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to Dave Powers, Chief Executive Officer and President of Deckers Brands. With her track record of delivering trans- formative results and brand growth at Nike, Green joins a HOKA brand with plenty of positive momentum. Her focus at HOKA will include delivering contin- ued growth and accelerating the product innovation pipeline across a dynamic global marketplace. n Brand Leadership Changes at UA, HOKA, Brooks COMPANY NEWS Cadence provide a unique combination of contoured support with enhanced shock absorbing comfort under the heel and forefoot. Cadence are "Support Made Comfortable". With 9 models to choose from, Cadence are for work, play and everything in between. Contact us for complimentary samples. See cadenceinsoles.com for more information. ® S u p p o r t M a d e C o m f o r t a b l e footwearinsight.com March/April 2024 ~ Footwear Insight • 9