Pentland Brands news and archive

Pentland Brands announces five new charity partners

Pentland Brands has announced new partnerships with five charities, to last until 2021. The company said in a statement, the UK and international charities, which were chosen by its employees, provide valuable support in disadvantaged communities and embody its family business principle of ‘In Good Conscience’. “We’re taking a strategic approach...

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Katrina Nurse to join Pentland Brands as Chief Finance Officer

Pentland Brands Limited has announced the appointment of Katrina Nurse as its new Chief Finance Officer. The company said, Nurse joins the business from Selfridges, where she has been finance director for the past four years and as a member of the Pentland Brands Executive, she will lead the finance teams across the organisation. Commenting on...

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Simon Breckon to join as Brand Director of Ellesse

Pentland Brands Limited, the company behind global brand names such as Speedo, Mitre, Canterbury, Boxfresh and Berghaus, has announced the appointment of Simon Breckon as the new Brand Director of Ellesse. The company said, Breckon will join Pentland’s Footwear Division on September 10, 2018. Commenting on Breckon’s appointment, Richard...

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Pentland Brands announces appointment of three new directors

Pentland Brands Limited has appointed three new directors to head its fashion footwear (Ted Baker & Karen Millen), team sports (Canterbury & Mitre) and Berghaus brands. Commenting on the new appointments, Andy Long, CEO, Pentland Brands said in a statement: “We’ve made significant progress in transforming Pentland Brands. We’re now a simpler...

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Pentland’s Katie Greenyer named World President of Textile Institute

The Textile Institute has announced the appointment of Katie Greenyer, Creative Talent and Network Director at Pentland Brands, as the World President of the Textile Institute. She takes up the position from May 17, 2018 and will continue her full-time role at Pentland Brands throughout this time. Greenyer, the company said, who started her...

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SeaVees: “The coolest brand story that you’ve never heard of!”

The original casual sneaker brand, SeaVees is introducing its Californian lifestyle to the UK market, to coincide with its 10th anniversary following its relaunch by chief executive and designer Steven Tiller, with a little help from its UK-based partner, Pentland Brands, which was announced as a shareholder of the brand last year. At the...

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Pentland Brands announces senior executive changes

Pentland Brands Limited has announced some new executive team appointments, with clearer brand and regional accountabilities, to drive its ambition to accelerate brand growth across international markets. The company said, Matt Rock, currently global supply chain director, is appointed president of Asia Pacific and retains his supply chain...

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Pentland acquires cycling apparel brand Endura

Endura, the cycling apparel brand has been acquired by Pentland Brands Limited, the British family-owned business having brands such as Speedo, Mitre, Canterbury and Berghaus under its fold. The company said, business will continue to be based in Livingston, Scotland and the Endura founders and directors, Jim McFarlane and Pamela Barclay, will...

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Pentland Brands promotes Chirag Patel to COO

Pentland Brands, the company behind global brand names such as Speedo, Mitre, Ellesse, Canterbury, Boxfresh and Berghaus, has promoted Chirag Patel as its Chief Operating Officer. Commenting on the development, Andy Long, CEO, Pentland Brands, said in a media statement: “Our focus in 2017 was on setting our business up for growth, so we can make...

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New Designers Awards names winners

The 2017 New Designers Awards, which recognises the next generation of graduate designers across a number of fields including fashion, has named its winners. The New Designers exhibition showcases more than 3,000 fresh-thinking, innovative graduate design talent from the UK’s leading art and design courses, and there are awards for the most...

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Robert Dundon named Senior VP Sales at Pentland North America

Pentland Brands has appointed Robert Dundon as new Senior VP Sales for Pentland North America. Dundon, who joins the company on March 9, 2017, brings over 15 years’ experience in building multi-channel brand strategies for a number of luxury brands including Links of London, Folli Follie, Michele Watches, Thomas Pink and Paul Smith. Commenting...

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Pentland Brands makes series of executive changes

London - UK retail company Pentland Brands has made a series of changes within its executive team in order to integrate its internal organisation. The group, which owns labels such as Speedo, Berghaus and Red or Dead, has appointed Chris Stephenson, current Chief Executive Officer at Canterbury as the leader of its Active Division. The company...