Footasylum appoints chief commercial officer and senior buying director
Footasylum has appointed Will Van Rensburg (pictured) as chief commercial officer and Glen Wilkinson as senior buying director.
Having joined the company in September, Van Rensburg previously held leadership roles at a range of retailers, including Clarks, Under Armour, PVH and Aldi. In his new position, he will oversee Footasylum’s commercial operations and play a pivotal role in executing its growth and development strategy.
Meanwhile, Wilkinson will join the business later this month after a career that has included senior positions at New Balance, Reebok, and most recently AW LAB. Footasylum said his extensive international expertise and track record in the US, UK, Netherlands, and Italy will help him in advancing Footasylum’s buying strategy in collaboration with its chief product officer.
The appointments follow the arrival of David Pujolar as Footasylum’s new chief executive in March and his subsequent realignment of the business and strengthening of its executive leadership team.
Pujolar said: “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.
“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.”
Last month, Footasylum announced that it had delivered a record sales and profit performance in the year to 27 January 2024. Revenues grew by 7% to £319.5 million while EBITDA rose by 41% to £22.4 million.
Pujolar added: “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.”
