Executive 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.

Executive Board

 

Herbert Hainer1

 
     
     

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 AG1) 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
 
 

Glenn Bennett2

 
     
     

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.

 

 
 

Robin J. Stalker3

 
     
     

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 AG1) 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
 
 

Erich Stamminger4

 
     
     

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.

 

 
 

1) adidas-Salomon AG from December 19, 1997 to May 29, 2006.

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