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German sports giant Puma announced that Kerstin Neuber, senior director of corporate communications, is leaving the company after 18 years to pursue new professional opportunities.
Neuber was responsible for the strategic development and implementation of communication initiatives during her tenure, serving as the company spokesperson and overseeing crisis and reputation management. She also coordinated the company’s international corporate PR activities and provided strategic counsel to the executive board, senior management and subsidiaries, too.
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Robert-Jan Bartunek, team head of corporate communications, will assume interim responsibility for corporate communications, serving as the primary contact for media and external partners until a successor is appointed.
Hong Kong-listed nostalgic fashion brand Esprit Holdings Limited has announced that chairwoman Christin Su Yi Chiu and executive director (and former CEO/COO) William Pak resigned on Dec. 19, citing “other business commitments.” Acting chair duties will shift to Bradley Stephen Wright, while two internal picks—China ops lead Liu Jianyi and Asia legal head Li Hui—will join the board. Pak, who steered Esprit’s realignment after stepping in as interim CEO in 2021 and permanent chief in 2022, leaves as the brand re-recalibrates.
Global fashion supply chain solutions company PDS Limited announced that Abhishek Nawani has been appointed as the chief executive officer of manufacturing. In this role, Nawani will be responsible for customer engagement, growth initiatives and overall P&L responsibility for the manufacturing segment. He has been associated with PDS for the past four years and brings nearly three decades of experience in global apparel sourcing and manufacturing operations. Before joining PDS, Nawani held senior leadership roles at PVH, where he led sourcing offices in Egypt, Bangladesh and Indonesia as part of the global supply chain team.
Independent and family-owned manufacturer of handcrafted eyewear, Silhouette, announced a promotion within the U.S. sales team, appointing Kristin Kunkel as head of key accounts, e-commerce and training. In her new role, Kunkel will oversee the development and execution of strategies across key accounts, as well as the creation of comprehensive training programs to “enhance the experience for Silhouette, optical professionals and retailer partners” in the U.S.