SGB Update Sports & Fitness

Academy Appoints EVP & Chief Information Officer

Sumit Anand joined Academy this month and reports directly to CEO Steve Lawrence. Anand oversees enterprise technology operations, including cybersecurity, IT infrastructure and operations, and IT shared services, supporting the company’s corporate, distribution center and retail initiatives.

Rip Curl and Oboz Parent KMD Names Former Nike Europe CEO as New Group CEO

Brent Scrimshaw transitioned from a non-executive role on the company’s Board to assume the role of Group CEO and managing director on March 24. Outgoing Group CEO Michael Daly will step down as director of KMD Brands on March 25 and complete a transition period with Scrimshaw until April 4.

Ross Stores Reports Q4 Sales and Earnings at Top End of Forecast

Ross sales trends began softening later in January and into February. The company believes a combination of unseasonable weather and heightened volatility in the macroeconomic and geopolitical environments has negatively impacted customer traffic.

SFIA Names VP of External Affairs & Industry Relations

Bonnie McLaughlin will join the Sports & Fitness Industry Association and to its executive team on March 10, 2025. The SFIA also promoted Lisa Futterman to senior manager of Marketing and Communications reporting to McLaughlin.

True Spec Golf Expands Footprint in New York City

The club fitting service has partnered with Chelsea Piers, New York City’s sports and entertainment complex. The venue, inside Chelsea Piers Golf Club driving range, joins True Spec NYC North, NYC Grand Central and NYC Downtown locations.

Consello Appoints Head of Sports Advisory Business

The global advisory and investing platform, that includes Tom Brady and Serena Williams as a partner, announced the appointment of Nick Mullen as head of its Sports Advisory Business. Prior to joining Consello, Mullen founded Dynamiq Ventures.