Russell Athletic has named Doug Kelly the company’s president. He will be responsible for Russell’s retail, team sports, college bookstore and licensed products businesses, as well as the Bike and Discus Athletic Brands, the company said.
Over the past six years, Kelly has served as president and CEO of Imperial Home Decor Group, Inc., Unibic North America, Inc.
Kelly began his career in 1974 with Converse, Inc. and then in 1980 moved to Curley-Bates Co., which marked and distributed Mizuno and Easton sport brands throughout North America. In 1986, he was named president and CEO of Easton Sports, Inc. when Easton, Inc. purchased Curley-Bates. From 1994 until 2000, Kelly was President and COO of Pro Player Sports Apparel.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for me to lead one of America’s most established sporting goods brand,” Kelly said in a statement. “I am looking forward to growing and expanding the Russell brand and product.”
Russell Athletic is based in Atlanta.
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