Promotions and new appointments at Under Armour

25/10/2013

Performance apparel, footwear and accessories brand Under Armour has promoted two of its senior staff.

Kip Fulks has added president of product to his current responsibilities as chief operating officer, while Henry Stafford is now serving as president of its North America business. In these new positions, Mr Fulks will leverage his leadership experience in product, innovation, supply chain and IT, while Mr Stafford will oversee North America wholesale, retail marketing, global retail and global e-commerce.

The company has also appointed Susie McCabe senior vice president, global retail, and Jason LaRose senior vice president, global e-commerce.

Ms McCabe's management experience includes more than 16 years with Ralph Lauren Corporation, including president, factory store concepts.

Mr LaRose joins Under Armour from Express, where he served as senior vice-president of e-commerce. Prior to Express, he was vice-president of multi-channel and international, online, with Sears.

"I am extremely proud to elevate two outstanding, established leaders within our organisation, while also adding great new talent to our executive team," said Kevin Plank, CEO and founder. 

"Henry Stafford has played an instrumental role in launching our industry's most innovative apparel platforms and Kip has provided superior leadership in product development and operations since the brand's inception and continues to drive game changing technology."