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EXECUTIVE-BOARD
1 HERBERT HAINERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Herbert Hainer was born in Dingolfing, Germany, in 1954.
Following his business studies, he spent eight years with Procter
& Gamble in various sales and marketing positions. Herbert
Hainer 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 in 2001.
He is married, has two daughters and lives in Herzogenaurach,
Germany.
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, Cologne, Germany
2 ROLANDAUSCHELGLOBAL SALES
Roland Auschel was born in Bad Waldsee, Germany, in
1963. After obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in European business
studies in Germany and the UK as well as an MBA in the United
States, he joined the adidas team as a Strategic Planner in 1989.
During his career with the adidas Group, he has held many senior
management positions, including Business Unit Manager, Key
Account Manager Europe and Head of Region Europe, Middle East
and Africa. In 2009, he became Chief Sales Officer Multichannel
Markets. In 2013, Roland Auschel was appointed to the Executive
Board where he assumed responsibility for Global Sales. He is
married, has two children and lives in Erlangen, Germany.
3 GLENN BENNETTGLOBALOPERATIONS
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 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 Footwear Development. He
was subsequently promoted to Senior Vice President of Footwear
Operations and, in 1997, appointed to the Executive Board where his
responsibilities were expanded to include Footwear, Apparel and
Accessories & Gear Development, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain
Management and, most recently, IT. Glenn Bennett is married, has
one daughter and lives in Boston/Massachusetts, USA.
5 ROBIN J. STALKERCHIEF FINANCIALOFFICER
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 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, and also worked as
an independent consultant. Robin J. Stalker joined adidas AG in
1996. Since February 2000, he has been Chief Financial Officer of
adidas AG 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, Germany.
Robin J. Stalker is also:
•Member of the Supervisory Board, Schaeffler AG, Herzogenaurach, Germany
4 ERIC LIEDTKEGLOBAL BRANDS
Eric Liedtke was born in Dayton/Ohio, USA, in 1966. After
obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in journalism, he started his career
at DMB&B Advertising in the USA. He joined the adidas Group
in 1994 as Global Line Manager for Cross Training in Portland/
Oregon. During his career with adidas, Eric Liedtke has held various
senior management positions at adidas America, including Director
of Footwear Marketing and Vice President Brand Marketing. In
2006, he moved to the adidas Group headquarters in Germany. In
2011, he became Senior Vice President adidas Sport Performance,
responsible for all adidas sports categories globally. He was
appointed to the Executive Board in 2014, where he assumed
responsibility for Global Brands. Eric Liedtke has two daughters
and lives in Nuremberg, Germany.
Eric Liedtke is also:
•Member of the Steering Committee of Parley for the Oceans
OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD IS COMPRISED OF FIVE MEMBERS.
EACH BOARD MEMBER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AT LEASTONE
MAJOR FUNCTION WITHIN THE GROUP.