Footasylum is continuing to strengthen its executive team, with the arrival of a new Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Buying Director.
The appointments come following the hiring of ex-Adidas and Tommy Hilfiger director, David Pujolar, as CEO earlier this year.
Will Van Rensburg becomes Chief Commercial Officer after a year as Senior Vice President Commercial at Clarks in London. Before that, he spent almost a decade at Under Armour, most recently as its Hong Kong-based Global Commercial Director.
He’s also held senior roles at PVH and Aldi, working across retail, ecommerce, wholesale and franchising, notably implementing loyalty programmes at a number of these brands.
“Footasylum is an incredible business with a unique proposition that is excelling in a thriving yet competitive market, and I am thrilled to join at such a pivotal time,” he said.
“The company has established trusted relationships with its brand partners, and I look forward to expanding and deepening these partnerships as we enhance our offerings across the UK and beyond, building on Footasylum’s impressive growth in recent years.”
At the Lancashire-based retailer, he’ll oversee its commercial operations and play “a pivotal role” in executing the company’s strategy to drive future growth and development.
Arriving later this month will be Senior Buying Director, Glen Wilkinson, who has more than 25 years industry experience at New Balance, Reebok, and most recently AW LAB.
“I am delighted to welcome Will and Glen to the business. Their extensive experience across a range of companies and geographies will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our position in the market,” explained David Pujolar, CEO of Footasylum.
“Together, they will help drive our growth strategy and enhance our product offerings, ensuring that Footasylum remains at the forefront of the fashion streetwear and sportswear industry. With this enhanced team in place, I am even more confident in our ability to realise our ambitious plans for Footasylum, especially as we build on our record FY24 performance and approach our peak trading period, where I am certain Will and Glen will make significant contributions.”
