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Jie (James) Zheng

Chief Executive Officer at Amer Sports
Board
Since 2020
Age
55 years
Education
Holds a bachelor's degree in management science from Fudan University in Shanghai.
Tenure
Joined Amer Sports in 2020 as Chief Executive Officer and has since overseen significant transformation initiatives including leadership restructuring and market expansion, particularly in Greater China.

Also at Amer Sports

AEP
Andrew E. Page
Chief Financial Officer
W(C
Wen-Chang (Victor) Chen
Chief Strategy Officer

About

Jie (James) Zheng holds a strong academic foundation, having earned a bachelor's degree in management science from Fudan University in Shanghai, which laid the groundwork for his deep understanding of global markets and retail strategies.

His early career was marked by senior roles at Procter & Gamble, followed by pivotal positions at Adidas and Reebok. At Adidas, he served as General Manager of Reebok (China) and Executive Vice President of Sales for Adidas Greater China, experiences that enriched his expertise in the sporting goods and technical apparel sectors.

In 2020, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Amer Sports, a tenure from which he has driven extensive brand transformation and market expansion initiatives. Under his leadership, the company has seen a strategic reshaping of its brand portfolio and an accelerated push into markets such as Greater China, showcasing his ability to steer growth and innovative change.

$AS Performance Under Jie (James) Zheng

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
ANTA Sports President Until 2023 Served as President; role ended in 2023
ANTA Sports Group President and Executive Director From 2008 until CEO appointment in 2020 (approx) Held role prior to his current position as CEO at AS
Adidas General Manager of Reebok (China) and Executive Vice President of Sales, Adidas Greater China 2001 - 2008 Held key sales and management roles
Procter & Gamble Senior Executive and Sales roles N/A Held senior roles prior to joining Adidas

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
ANTA Sports Director Since 2009 Current board position
World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) Vice Chair Current; Co-Chair from 2020 to 2022 Active leadership role