Executive Board
Our Executive Board is comprised of four members who
reflect the diversity and international character of our
Group. Each Board member is responsible for at least one
major business unit within the Group.
Herbert Hainer
was born in Dingolfing, Germany, in 1954. Following his business studies, Herbert Hainer spent eight years with Procter &
Gamble in various sales and marketing positions. He joined adidas Germany in 1987 and has held numerous management
positions within the Group, including Managing Director Germany and Senior Vice President for Sales and Logistics in Europe,
Africa and the Middle East. Herbert Hainer joined the Executive Board in 1997 and became CEO and Chairman of the
Executive Board of adidas AG1) in 2001. He is married, has one daughter and lives in Herzogenaurach.
Herbert Hainer is also:
- Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, FC Bayern München AG, Munich, Germany
- Member of the Supervisory Board, Engelhorn KGaA, Mannheim, Germany
- Member of the Supervisory Board, Allianz Deutschland AG, Munich, Germany (since October 20, 2006)
Glenn Bennett
was born in New Hampshire, USA, in 1963. With a degree in computer science, he began his professional career with Reebok
International Ltd. in 1983, where he worked for ten years in various operations and product functions of which the latest was
Director of Footwear Development. In 1993, Glenn Bennett joined adidas AG and moved to Portland, Oregon. There, he began
working as the Head of Worldwide Footwear Development and was promoted to Senior Vice President of Footwear Operations
a few months later. In 1997, Glenn Bennett was appointed to the Executive Board where he assumed responsibility for all
Footwear, Apparel and Accessories & Gear Operations activities shortly thereafter. Glenn Bennett is married and lives in
Portland, Oregon.
1) adidas-Salomon AG from December 19, 1997 to May 28, 2006
