Clarks appoints CEO to drive growth in ‘new phase’
UK-based footwear brand Clarks has hired Jonathan Ram, former president of activewear at HanesBrands, as its CEO.
Before Hanes, Mr Ram spent 16 years at New Balance where he ran the Lattin America, European 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.
Colin Li, chairman of Clarks, said: “Jon 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 Jon 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 Jon will take a leading role in taking Clarks to the next level.”
In November, Clarks then-CEO Víctor Herrero, who had started only six months earlier, moved to Australian jewellery group Lovisa.
Clarks, based in Somerset, England, was founded in 1825 by brothers James and Cyrus Clark.
