NEW YORK, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foot Locker,
Inc. (NYSE: FL), the New
York-based specialty athletic retailer, today announced the
appointment of Samantha Lomow as
President, Global Brands, effective March
18, 2022. Lomow joins Foot Locker, Inc. from Hasbro, Inc.,
where she served as President, Branded Entertainment, bringing over
25 years of global brand innovation, strategy, and business
transformation experience across consumer products, entertainment,
and licensing.
Lomow will report directly to Frank
Bracken, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer, and will oversee Foot Locker, Inc.'s global brand
portfolio and operating divisions across North America, EMEA, and APAC. She will work
closely as part of the executive team to advance Foot Locker,
Inc.'s long-term strategies to position the Company for continued
innovation, growth, and profitability.
"We are pleased to welcome Samantha as Foot Locker, Inc.'s first
President, Global Brands," said Frank
Bracken. "Samantha has a track record of successfully
driving insight-led business strategy, operational excellence, and
transformational priorities and initiatives to deliver sustainable
growth. As we look towards the future and our purpose to inspire
and empower youth culture, Samantha's fresh perspective and
experience will further accelerate our consumer-led strategies and
the development of our omni-channel value proposition. She's a
tremendous addition to our dynamic and diverse leadership team –
with keen insight and a growth mindset that complements our already
high-performing operation."
Lomow said, "I am thrilled to join the Foot Locker team to lead
their robust global retail portfolio. I look forward to working
closely with Frank and the rest of the leadership team to help
shape the Company's future in its next stage of growth. Together,
we are committed to leading a bold agenda across our Company's
brand portfolio with innovative products and immersive experiences
for consumers."
Lomow brings over 25 years of leadership experience, most
recently serving as President, Branded Entertainment at Hasbro,
Inc., and previously serving as President Entertainment Brands and
Senior Vice President, Hasbro
Brands. Lomow sits on the Board of Managers of Claire's
Holdings LLC, serving as Chair of the Nomination, Governance and
ESG Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee. Lomow holds a
bachelor's degree from the University of
Toronto and holds certificates in Financial Management from
Cornell, Foundations in FinTech from
NYU Stern, and Sustainable Capitalism and ESG from Berkeley
Law.
Foot Locker, Inc. leads the celebration of sneaker and youth
culture around the globe through a portfolio of brands including
Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Eastbay, atmos, WSS,
Footaction, and Sidestep. With approximately 2,900 retail stores in
28 countries across North America,
Europe, Asia, Australia, and New
Zealand, as well as websites and mobile apps, the company's
purpose is to inspire and empower youth culture around the world,
by fueling a shared passion for self-expression and creating
unrivaled experiences at the heart of the global sneaker community.
Foot Locker, Inc. has its corporate headquarters in New
York. For additional information please visit
https://www.footlocker-inc.com.
Investor Contact:
Robert Higginbotham
Vice President, Investor Relations
Foot Locker, Inc.
robert.higginbotham@footlocker.com
(212) 720-4600
Media Contact:
Cara Tocci
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Foot Locker, Inc.
cara.tocci@footlocker.com
(914) 582-0304
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