PUMA has appointed Mark Langer as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026, following the mutual agreement for Markus Neubrand to step down from the role on April 30, 2026. Neubrand will leave the company on September 30, 2026.
Langer brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience in finance, strategy, and general management across global consumer brands in publicly listed environments. Most recently, he served as CFO and Member of the Managing Board at Douglas AG, where he led transformation initiatives across the finance function to drive profitable growth. Prior to Douglas, he spent more than 17 years at HUGO BOSS AG, serving as CEO from 2016 to 2020 and as CFO from 2010 to 2017, delivering sustainable revenue and earnings growth across both tenures. He began his career at McKinsey and Company and Procter and Gamble.
Following the appointment, PUMA’s Management Board will consist of Arthur Hoeld as CEO, Mark Langer as CFO, Maria Valdes as Chief Brand Officer, Matthias Baeumer as Chief Commercial Officer, and Andreas Hubert as Chief Operating Officer.
KEY QUOTES:
“I very much look forward to working with Mark, as he combines deep financial and capital market expertise with proven leadership as well as advisory experience across renowned consumer brands. His track record of delivering results and navigating through complex business environments will be key in achieving our goal to return to profitable growth. At the same time, I want to express our gratitude for Markus’s leadership and dedication during a pivotal period for the company.”
Arthur Hoeld, CEO, PUMA
“I am convinced that with Mark, we have found a respected and highly regarded finance leader who will help PUMA deliver its financial ambitions and further reinforce investor confidence. On behalf of the Supervisory Board, we thank Markus for his dedication and his contribution to the company and wish him all the best for the future.”
Héloïse Temple-Boyer, Chair of the Supervisory Board, PUMA
