Clarks has appointed Giorgio Presca after its former CEO, Mike Shearwood, left the Company in June 2018 amid complaints of misconduct. With over 20 years’ experience in managing global brands, Presca is to be responsible for all operational, financial and commercial aspects of the business and will lead the Clarks strategy with the Executive Committee. Between 2012 and 2016 he was CEO at Italian footwear brand Geox and, more recently, he held the role of Chief Executive at Italian high-end sneaker brand, Golden Goose. His past collaborations include Diesel, VF Corp, Citizens of Humanity, Levi Strauss & Co. and Lotto.

Source: Retail Gazette