Zion Armstrong spent 24 years with adidas, stepping down as president - North America in early 2022 to return to NZ.
Zion Armstrong.
KMD Brands Ltd (ASX/NZX: KMD) has announced that Zion Armstrong will join the company as an additional non-executive director to the board effective from December 1, 2022. He has had a very successful career in the global branded sportswear industry for over 30 years.
Armstrong spent 24 years with adidas, stepping down as president – North America in early 2022 to return to New Zealand. Armstrong commenced his career with adidas in New Zealand as product manager for footwear in 1998 before moving to the Germany headquarters in 2002. From 2005-14, Armstrong held various leadership roles in Asia-Pacific. Since 2015, he served as general manager of adidas North America and in 2018 was promoted to president – adidas North America.
KMD Brands chair David Kirk commented: “We are thrilled that Zion has agreed to join the board of KMD Brands.
“He brings extensive background and capability in global branded sports apparel and footwear. His experience and proven capability in global brand management, product development and multi-channel distribution is a perfect fit for the next stage of growth for KMD Brands.”
As required by the company’s constitution and the NZX Listing Rules, Armstrong will hold office until the annual shareholders’ meeting of the company following the effective date of his appointment, at which time he will resign and stand for election. In accordance with Listing Rule 2.6.1, the board has determined that Zion Armstrong is an independent director of the company.
With the appointment of Armstrong to the board from December 1, John Harvey will resign as a director of the company with effect from December 1, 2022.
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