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Herbert Hainer
was born in Dingolfi ng, Germany, in 1954. Following his business studies, Herbert Hainer spent
eight years with Procter & Gamble in various sales and marketing positions. He joined adidas
Germany in 1987 and has held numerous management positions within the Group, including
Managing Director Germany and Senior Vice President for Sales and Logistics in Europe, Africa
and the Middle East. Herbert Hainer joined the Executive Board in 1997 and became CEO and
Chairman of the Executive Board of adidas AG
1) in 2001. He is married, has one daughter and lives
in Herzogenaurach. 3rd position from left
Herbert Hainer is also:
Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, FC Bayern München AG, Munich, Germany
Member of the Supervisory Board, Engelhorn KGaA, Mannheim, Germany
Member of the Supervisory Board, Allianz Deutschland AG, Munich, Germany
Glenn Bennett
was born in New Hampshire, USA, in 1963. With a degree in computer science, he began his
professional career with Reebok International Ltd. in 1983, where he worked for ten years in
various operations and product functions of which the latest was Director of Footwear Develop-
ment. In 1993, Glenn Bennett joined adidas AG and began working as the Head of Worldwide
Footwear Development. He was promoted to Senior Vice President of Footwear Operations
a few months later. In 1997, Glenn Bennett was appointed to the Executive Board where he
assumed responsibility for all Footwear, Apparel and Accessories & Gear Operations activities
shortly thereafter. Glenn Bennett lives in Boston / Massachusetts, USA. 1st position from left
1) adidas-Salomon AG from December 19, 1997 to May 29, 2006.
Robin J. Stalker
was born in Palmerston North, New Zealand, in 1958. In 1982, following his degree in business
studies, he began his professional career and qualifi ed as a Chartered Accountant. He worked
for Arthur Young in New Zealand and London and subsequently held fi nancial and controlling
positions in the entertainment industry, including United International Pictures and Warner Bros.
International as well as working as an independent consultant. Robin J. Stalker joined adidas AG
in 1996. Since February 2000, he has been Chief Financial Offi cer of adidas AG
1) and was appointed
to the Executive Board, responsible for Finance, in 2001. In 2005, he assumed additional respon-
sibility as Labour Director. Robin J. Stalker is married and lives near Herzogen aurach.
2nd position from left
Erich Stamminger
was born in Rosenberg, Germany, in 1957. After obtaining a degree in business studies, he
started his career at GfK, a German consumer research institute. In 1983, Erich Stamminger
joined adidas Germany. He served in numerous marketing positions before becoming Managing
Director for Germany and later Europe and Asia/Pacifi c. In 1997, he was appointed to the
Executive Board and became Head of Global Marketing in 2000. Four years later, he was named
President and CEO of adidas North America, while maintaining his position as Head of Global
Marketing. In 2006, he was named President and CEO of the adidas brand. Erich Stamminger is
married and lives in Nuremberg. 4th position from left
Executive Board
Our Executive Board is comprised of four members who
refl ect the diversity and international character of our
Group. Each Board member is responsible for at least one
major function within the Group.
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