Martin Shankland, Executive Board member for Global Operations, will step down from Adidas on August 10, 2024, ending his 27year tenure with the company. The Supervisory Board approved the mutual decision for Shankland's departure.
Thomas Rabe, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, expressed gratitude for Shankland's significant contributions, praising his passion, commitment, and leadership. Shankland's career at Adidas began in 1997 with Adidas Russia/CIS, where he established a market-leading direct-to-consumer business. He later led the Emerging Markets region and joined the Executive Board in 2019, overseeing product operations, sourcing, supply chain, tech, data, and sustainability.
Shankland spearheaded key transformations, enhancing supply chain transparency and sustainability, and advancing Adidas's tech capabilities by insourcing tech talent.
Post-departure, Hoa Ly, SVP Sourcing, will oversee sourcing operations, reporting to CEO Bjorn Gulden. CFO Harm Ohlmeyer will take on additional responsibilities for supply chain and tech. The new Executive Board, effective August 11, 2024, will include Bjorn Gulden, Arthur Hoeld, Harm Ohlmeyer, and Michelle Robertson.
