Bata, the footwear manufacturer since 1894, has appointed Miguel Esquide as chief design officer for Bata, who brings two decades of experience to the role. He is responsible for shaping the brand’s creative direction and strengthening its brand identity.
Esquide’s career highlights include co-founding the luxury brand 1Concept and leading footwear design and strategy at Inditex for Lefties, Zara and Pull&Bear.
As Chief Design Officer for Bata, Miguel Esquide will oversee the Bata brand and its extensions, including Bata RedLabel and Bata Comfit. Based in Padova, Italy, he will lead a team of designers.
“At Bata, we are reinforcing our commitment to design innovation by appointing a Chief Design Officer to our executive team,” said Sandeep Kataria, CEO of Bata. “This significant step reflects our vision to place design at the core of our brand’s evolution—setting the stage for fresh, engaging collections that embody the brand’s dedication to craftsmanship and style.
“Miguel brings a proven ability to make design both distinctive and commercially powerful. His modern approach will be key as we continue to elevate Bata’s brand and inspire deeper connections with consumers worldwide,” continued Kataria
Bata is a global footwear brand that manufactures footwear for men, women and kids and represented in over 56 countries.
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