Pentland Brands will welcome a new CEO next year

By

Sarah Ahssen

Published
Dec 4, 2014

In January, Andy Long will take on the position of CEO of Pentland Brands, a division of British group Pentland, which notably includes Berghaus, Speedo and Ellesse, and which also holds a license for Lacoste shoes.

Currently the Director of Operations of Pentland Brands, Andy Long succeeds Andy Rubin, son of the founder of the Pentland group. Andy Rubin, which held the position of CEO of Pentland Brands for 16 years, will serve as the President of the entity.

It is also worth noting that Pentland Group holds 57% of the shares of the JD Sports Fashion group.