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Executive Board

Our Executive Board is comprised of four members who reflect the diversity and international character of our Group. Each Board member is responsible for at least one major business unit within the Group. 

Herbert Hainer 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 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 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. 1st position from left

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 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 Labor Director. Robin J. Stalker is married and lives near Herzogenaurach. 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 / 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 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 

 

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