Bjørn Gulden
Bjørn Gulden (born 1965 in Zürich, Switzerland)
Resides in: Hattingen
Nationality: Norwegian
Occupation: Chief Executive Officer of PUMA SE, Herzogenaurach
Member of the Supervisory Board since 27 November 2014 (appointed until 2024)
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| Qualifications: | |||||
| 1985 to 1986 | Enrolled at the Friedrich Alexander University in Erlangen. | ||||
| 1986 to 1988 | Bachelor's degree in business administration, Rogaland University of Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
| 1988 to 1990 | Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on finance and marketing, Babson Graduate School of Business, Boston | ||||
| Professional experience: | |||||
| 1983 to 1988 |
Professional footballer. Mr. Gulden played for the following clubs: 1983/1984 Stromsgodset IF (Eliteserien) 1984/1985 1. FC Nürnberg (Bundesliga) 1986/1988 Bryne IF (Eliteserien, 1987 Norwegian cup winner) |
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| 1990 to 1999 | Various positions at sporting goods manufacturer Adidas, including Vice President of Apparel and Accessories | ||||
| 2000 to 2011 |
Managing director at Europe's largest footwear retailer, Deichmann. At Deichmann, Mr. Gulden also headed the US subsidiaries Rack Room Shoes and Off Broadway Shoes as CEO and chairman. |
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| 2012 to 2013 | CEO of the Danish jewellery manufacturer Pandora | ||||
| Since July 2013 | Chief Executive Officer of PUMA SE and member of the Executive Committee of Kering, PUMA's parent company | ||||
| Other information: |
Bjørn Gulden is a married father of three. He is a Norwegian national and speaks fluent Norwegian, English and German. |
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| Other: |
In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, Mr. Gulden is also a member of the Advisory Board of Deichmann SE. He has almost 20 years of extensive international experience in the sports lifestyle and footwear industry, where he has held a variety of management positions. |
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Last updated: December 2021