The German sporting goods provider Puma SE not only presented its current quarterly figures on Thursday, but also filled a key position. As the Herzogenaurach-based company announced, Mark Langer will take over the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on May 1st.
He replaces Markus Neubrand, who, according to a statement, is stepping down as CFO with immediate effect and will leave the company on September 30. The step was “mutually agreed,” Puma said.
Langer headed Hugo Boss from 2016 to 2020
With Langer, Puma signed an extremely renowned manager. The new CFO brings “more than 25 years of international leadership experience in the areas of finance, strategy and general management,” said the company.
Langer was most recently CFO of the trading group Douglas AG. Before that, he worked for the Metzingen fashion group Hugo Boss AG for 17 years, which he led as CEO from 2016 to 2020. He had previously held the position of CFO there.
Puma CEO Arthur Hoeld welcomed the new addition. “I am very much looking forward to working with Mark as he combines in-depth financial and capital market expertise with leadership skills and consulting experience with renowned brands,” he said in a statement. “His track record and experience in a complex business environment will be instrumental in helping us achieve our goal of returning to profitable growth.”