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British footwear retailer Clarks appoints new CEO

21 Mar '22
2 min read
Pic: Brookgardener / Shutterstock.com
Pic: Brookgardener / Shutterstock.com

Clarks, a UK-based footwear retail brand, has appointed Jonathan Ram as chief executive officer (CEO) who will join the company during April 2022. Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Ram has extensive footwear and apparel leadership experience. His most recent position was group president, global activewear at HanesBrands, Inc., where he led the growth of the global activewear business across multiple brands and businesses. 

Before that, Ram spent sixteen years at New Balance where over the years he ran the LATAM, EMEA and North American businesses. He was instrumental in leading transformation, growth, and profitability in the EMEA business and then led the North America multi-channel business, the company said in a press release.

“I am pleased to welcome Ram to Clarks as our new CEO. He brings significant global experience and understanding of the footwear and apparel market. In the last year, Clarks has implemented a focused turnaround strategy designed to protect the future of the business and to build a foundation for sustainable growth in the years ahead. This has resulted in an improved financial position. With the appointment of Ram as CEO, we now look forward to a new phase where we will focus on growing our business in current and new markets and channels, and Ram will take a leading role in taking Clarks to the next level,” Colin Li, chairman of Clarks, said.

“Clarks is an iconic brand with a rich history in shoemaking craftsmanship, expertise,  and sustainability. It is truly an honour to be given the opportunity to lead the Clarks business and work with such a talented team. Significant progress has been made in the last year and my focus is on taking the company to the next level of growth and success. We have a lot to do, and I am excited to begin the journey,” Ram added.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SF)

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