Markus Neubrand has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Management Board by sports firm PUMA, with effect from October 1, 2024. Hubert Hinterseher’s current contract as CFO will expire on December 31, 2024, unless both parties agree otherwise.
Markus Neubrand most recently held the position of Chief Financial Officer at GUESS? Inc. Previously, he served as Group Chief Financial Officer for the luxury fashion brand MCM Worldwide. Prior to that, he was Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer at premium fashion company HUGO BOSS for its key region Americas.
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Markus will be in charge of PUMA’s Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, IT, and Business Solutions departments.
“We are excited to welcome Markus to PUMA. He is an experienced finance executive with significant operational, financial planning and capital markets expertise. With his strong knowledge of the industry and people-first approach, Markus is a great fit for the PUMA Family and I am excited to start working with him to write our next chapter of sustainable growth based on brand elevation,” said Arne Freundt, CEO of PUMA. “I would like to thank Hubert for all of his achievements at PUMA. With his great commitment and dedication to the brand and PUMA family, he has contributed to our success over the past 20 years. I wish him all the best for his professional and personal future.”
Hubert Hinterseher and PUMA have reached a mutual agreement whereby Hinterseher will leave the firm on December 31, 2024, following a seamless and successful transfer of his responsibilities to his successor. Hinterseher will stand down as CFO on September 30, 2024.
“I would like to thank Hubert for his efforts and contribution to the company’s success,” said Héloïse Temple-Boyer, Chair of the Supervisory Board.
Arne Freundt, CPO, Markus Neubrand, CFO, and CSO Anne-Laure Descours will make up PUMA’s Management Board as of October 1, 2024.
