Foot Locker Inc. has appointed Robert Higginbotham as vice president, investor relations.
Higginbotham is responsible for leading Foot Locker’s investor relations function, including engagement with company shareholders, investors and the analyst community. He reports to Andrew Page, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
“Robert brings significant financial and analytical experience and a deep understanding of the investment process, and we are delighted to welcome him to the Foot Locker team,” Page said. “Robert has spent his career as an analyst focused on the retail, footwear, and apparel sectors. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue executing on Foot Locker’s global growth strategy, advancing our omnichannel ecosystem, creating value for shareholders, and sharing our progress with our stakeholders.”
Higginbotham is a 20 year veteran on Wall Street as an equity research analyst and portfolio manager covering the Consumer and Internet sectors for the sell-side and buy-side, including retail, e-commerce, apparel, footwear, and, most recently, leading a consumer and retail research team at Guidepoint Global, LLC. He previously served as senior analyst and co-portfolio manager at Banco BTG Pactual S.A.; vice president and senior analyst, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc; and vice president, equity research, Goldman Sachs & Co., among other roles. He is a chartered financial analyst charter holder.
James Lance, who previously served in this position, continues with the organization in an expanded role as vice president, financial planning & analysis.
