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    Franco Fogliato

    Chief Executive Officer at Fossil Group Inc
    Board
    Since September 18, 2024
    Age
    55 years
    Education
    Holds an MBA from The Open University Business School, a BA from the University of Venice, and is certified in Corporate Governance by INSEAD.
    Tenure
    Joined Fossil Group, Inc. as Chief Executive Officer and Board member effective September 18, 2024.

    Also at Fossil Group Inc

    JNB
    Jeffrey N. Boyer
    Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director
    HLB
    Holly L. Briedis
    Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer
    MBL
    Melissa B. Lowenkron
    Chief Brand Officer

    About

    Franco Fogliato is an experienced executive with a strong background in international business and leadership. He holds an MBA from The Open University Business School, a BA from the University of Venice, and a certification in Corporate Governance by INSEAD, which underscores his robust educational foundation.

    Prior to his current role, he held several key leadership positions at major global companies. His career includes serving as President and Chief Executive Officer at Salomon, a division of Amer Sports, as well as holding various executive roles at Columbia Sportswear Company and serving as CEO at Billabong Group Europe, thereby garnering extensive expertise in retail, omnichannel strategies, and restructuring.

    Upon joining Fossil Group, Inc. on 09-18-2024, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and a Board member. In this role, he has undertaken a comprehensive turnaround plan that focuses on refocusing the core business, realigning the cost structure, and strengthening the balance sheet through targeted initiatives to drive profitable growth.

    $FOSL Performance Under Franco Fogliato

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Salomon, a division of Amer Sports, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer November 2021 – April 2024 Led a successful turnaround, streamlined operations, refreshed brand identity, and drove robust revenue and profit growth
    Columbia Sportswear Company Executive Vice President and President Global Omnichannel November 2013 – October 2021 Held leadership in global omnichannel operations at a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories
    Billabong Group Europe Chief Executive Officer January 2004 – October 2013 Oversaw operations including involvement with the Nixon watch and accessories brand
    The North Face, a VF Company Executive roles N/A Held various executive roles

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Restricted Stock Units (RSU) - Inducement Grant 1,500,000 RSUs 50% vest on October 15, 2025 and 50% vest on October 15, 2026 Grant Date: October 15, 2024 ; Value: Fair Market Value per share ; Plan: Granted outside the 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan and subject to its terms ; Approval: Approved by Board and Compensation and Talent Management Committee

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    No information available on performance compensation for 2024