Jack Wolfskin named Imen Wong, 46, as vice president of product development and Jutta Cautery, 45, as vice president apparel. Both bring many years of experience in the sports and lifestyle industry.
Wong was previously Head of Global Buying and Sourcing Planning at Esprit Europe GmbH and held senior positions at Puma SE. Cautery worked for Puma SE in the last four years, where she was Head of Apparel SMU for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India. Previously she worked as a category manager in apparel at Adidas.
'I am delighted to welcome Imen and Jutta to our leadership team,” said Jack Wolfskin CEO Melody Harris-Jensbach. “They are experienced industry experts and will help Jack Wolfskin will help expand its market leadership in the Active Outdoor segment. Our new strategy is already showing signs of success, and together with my now completed management team, we are ready to lead Jack Wolfskin to new successes. '
Based in Germany, Jack Wolfskin is one of the leading providers of functional outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment in Europe and the largest franchisor in the German specialist sports retail market. While not available in North America, Jack Wolfskin products are are sold by more than 900 franchise stores and at more than 4,000 retail outlets in Europe and Asia.
The company is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation and a Bluesign system partner. In addition, Jack Wolfskin is also a member of the 'Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals' initiative since 2012. Jack Wolfskin is the official supplier of the Austrian Ski Team Nordic and the Alpine School Innsbruck. In fiscal 2014 the company's turnover was €345 million. The company is headquartered in Idstein im Taunus and employs about 800 people.
