Richard Taizier is the new European head of Puma

Richard Taizier is the new European head of Puma.

The position of Puma European boss has so far been vacant since Arne joined the Freund board. A candidate has now been found for the post. He will take office on September 1.

Richard Taizier (53) will be Europe’s new general manager of sports brand Puma. He will also be responsible for Central Europe, France, the UK, Ireland, Southern Europe, Northern Europe and Retail Europe.

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Taisier comes from our own ranks. He has been France’s Managing Director at Puma since 2010, before joining Mars. Christoph Kans, 43, who has been with Puma since 2008, is now being taken over by French management. He has also worked on Adidas and New Balance. Operates from Strasbourg, Kansas and reports to Taizier.

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