HR functions and goals

HR management is a core function within the Group's global organisation. Group HR is responsible for:

• HR management of all Group functions and brands
• Recruitment
• Development and training
• Talent and succession management
• Performance management
• Rewards, including reward and mobility management
• Emerging employee programmes and related HR marketing
• Company sports programme and work-life balance initiatives in Germany.

The head of Group HR is the Chief HR Officer, who reports to the CEO.

Group HR has three major strategic pillars that all worldwide initiatives support:

• To create a working environment that stimulates team spirit, passion, engagement and achievement
• To instil a performance culture based upon strong leadership
• To make the adidas Group the employer of choice.

As an industry leader, the adidas Group strives to be:

• A champion in leadership and talent management
• A world-class recruiter
• A top ten employer in every key market we operate.

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