Pentland Brands announced that Joel Harris has been appointed as president of the Americas. Previously SVP of sales for Speedo U.S., Harris takes over from Joe Spies and will spearhead growth opportunities for Pentland’s brand portfolio, which also includes Berghaus, Endura and Mitre.
Harris has been part of the Speedo brand since 2005, originally joining as an independent sales rep before moving into a formal role with Warnaco/PVH in 2011 as director of sales for Department Stores. Over the past decade, Harris has held multiple commercial leadership positions at Speedo U.S., where he built and led teams across all business channels and developed strategic partnerships with key regional and national retailers, including Target, Amazon, Costco, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Commenting on the appointment, Chirag Patel, CEO, Pentland Brands, said: “Joel has made a significant contribution to Pentland Brands throughout his career, and we are delighted to expand his responsibilities across the wider group. It is an exciting time for the business as we gear up for the LA 2028 Olympic Games and roll out our growth plans. Joel’s experience in driving major retail partnerships and his long-term commitment to the group will be invaluable.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Joe Spies for his leadership over the last two years, and we wish him well for his future endeavours,” continued Patel.
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