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Executive BoardExecutive Board
Our Executive Board is comprised of four members who reflect the international character of our Group.
Each Board member is responsible for at least one major function within the Group.
Herbert Hainer Herbert Hainer 1
Robin J. Stalker Robin J. Stalker 3Erich Stamminger Erich Stamminger 4
Glenn Bennett Glenn Bennett 2
was born in Dingolfing, 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 of adidas AG 1 ) in 2001. He is married, has two daughters and lives in
Herzogenaurach.
Herbert Hainer is also:
Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, FC Bayern München AG, Munich, Germany
Member of the Supervisory Board, Allianz Deutschland AG, Munich, Germany
Member of the Supervisory Board, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Frankfurt, Germany,
since April 29, 2010
Member of the Supervisory Board, Engelhorn KGaA, Mannheim, Germany
was born in Palmerston North, New Zealand, in 1958. In 1982, following his degree in business
studies, he began his professional career and qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He worked
for Arthur Young in New Zealand and London and subsequently held financial 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 Officer of adidas AG 1 ) and
was appointed to the Executive Board, responsible for Finance, in 2001. In 2005, he assumed
additional responsibility as Labour Director. Robin J. Stalker is married and lives near
Herzogenaurach.
Robin J. Stalker is also:
Member of the Supervisory Board, Schaeffler GmbH, Herzogenaurach, Germany,
since August 13, 2010
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/Pacific. In 1997, he was appointed
to the Executive Board and became Head of Global Marketing in 2000. Four years later, he was
named President of adidas North America, while maintaining his position as Head of Global
Marketing. In 2006, he was named President of the adidas brand, and in 2009 he assumed
responsibility for Global Brands. Erich Stamminger is married and lives in Nuremberg.
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
Development. 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.
1) adidas-Salomon AG from December 19, 1997 to May 29, 2006.