Executive Board

BJØRN GULDEN – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GLOBAL BRANDS And global human resources

BJØRN GULDEN – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GLOBAL BRANDS And global human resources

Bjørn Gulden was born in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1965 and is a Norwegian national. He obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Rogaland, Norway, as well as an MBA from the Babson Graduate School of Business, USA. Between 1992 and 1999, he held various management positions at adidas in Herzogenaurach, ultimately as Senior Vice President of Apparel and Accessories. In 1999, Bjørn Gulden became Head of Product, Marketing and Sourcing at Helly Hansen in Norway, and remained on the company’s advisory board for several years after his departure. From 2000, he was Managing Director of the Deichmann Group and President/CEO of Deichmann’s US-American subsidiary Rack Room Shoes. From 2012 to 2013, Bjørn Gulden was CEO and from 2013 to 2018 a supervisory board member of the Danish jewellery brand Pandora. In 2013, he joined Puma SE in Herzogenaurach as Chief Executive Officer. From 2014 to 2022, he also was a member of the supervisory board of Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KgaA. Since January 1, 2023, Bjørn Gulden has been a member of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of adidas AG, Herzogenaurach, Germany, and is also responsible for the business area Global Brands as well as Global Human Resources, People and Culture on an interim basis.

Bjørn Gulden is also:

• Chairman of the Board of Directors, Salling Group A/S, Brabrand, Denmark
• Member of the Supervisory Board, Tchibo GmbH, Hamburg, Germany

ARTHUR HÖLD - GLOBAL SALES

ARTHUR HÖLD - GLOBAL SALES

Arthur Höld was born in Illertissen, Germany, in 1969, and is a German national. He holds a degree in Business Administration and Advertising Management from Pforzheim University, Germany. Arthur joined adidas in 1998 from Bartle Bogle Hegarty, London, UK, where he started his professional career as an Advertising Account Manager. Between 1998 and 2011, he held various roles across Global Brands and Market EMEA at adidas in Herzogenaurach and Amsterdam. From 2011, he led the company’s Originals business as SVP/GM Originals and became SVP Brand Strategy & Business Development in 2017. In July 2018, Arthur was appointed Managing Director Europe, and was i.a. responsible for the business restructuring of adidas and Reebok. Between 2020 and 2023, he held the role of Managing Director EMEA. In 2023, Arthur Höld was appointed to the Executive Board and is responsible for Global Sales.

HARM OHLMEYER – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

HARM OHLMEYER – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Harm Ohlmeyer was born in Hoya, Germany, in 1968 and is a German national. He holds a degree in Business Studies from the University of Regensburg, Germany, as well as an MBA from Murray State University, USA. Harm Ohlmeyer started his career with adidas in 1998 and gained extensive experience in the areas of Finance and Sales, including responsibility as CFO TaylorMade-adidas Golf in Carlsbad, USA, and Senior Vice President Finance adidas Brand and Global Sales (adidas and Reebok). From 2011, he led the company’s e-commerce business as Senior Vice President Digital Brand Commerce. From 2014 to 2016, he held additional responsibility as Senior Vice President Sales Strategy and Excellence. In 2017, Harm Ohlmeyer was appointed to the Executive Board and subsequently became Chief Financial Officer. From November 12, 2022, to December 31, 2022, he led adidas AG as Chief Executive Officer in the interim. In July 2023, he was appointed as Labor Director on an interim basis.

Harm Ohlmeyer is also: 

• Member of the Supervisory Board, SV Werder Bremen GmbH & Co KGaA, Bremen, Germany

MARTIN SHANKLAND - GLOBAL OPERATIONS

MARTIN SHANKLAND - GLOBAL OPERATIONS

Martin Shankland was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1971 and is an Australian national. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New South Wales, Australia, and completed the Professional Year Program at the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants. He joined adidas in 1997 as Finance Director for adidas Russia/CIS and was Managing Director from 2000 to 2017. From 2017 to 2019, he led adidas Emerging Markets as Managing Director. In 2019, Martin Shankland was appointed to the Executive Board and is responsible for Global Operations.