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Amer Sports Announces Joe Dudy's Departure as Wilson CEO, Appoints Andrew Page as Interim Leader
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025 7:37 am ET1min read
Amer Sports announced that Joe Dudy will step down as President & CEO of Wilson effective August 31. CFO Andrew Page will serve as interim President & CEO and lead the Ball & Racquet segment. Dudy will continue to serve as an advisor until March 1, 2026. The company is conducting a search for a new Wilson leader.
Amer Sports Inc. (NYSE: AS) has announced significant changes in leadership at its Wilson brand. Joe Dudy, who has served as President & CEO of Wilson since 2019, will step down from his position effective August 31. CFO Andrew Page has been appointed as interim President & CEO of Wilson and will continue to lead the Ball & Racquet segment while also serving as Amer Sports CFO. Dudy will continue to serve as an advisor to Wilson until March 1, 2026. The company has initiated a comprehensive search for the next Wilson leader.CEO James Zheng commented on the transition, stating, "We are grateful for Joe Dudy’s 30 years of service at Wilson and wish him well as he begins a new chapter. His contributions have been critical to the brand’s success, especially over the last six years as CEO. Looking forward, I have full confidence in Andrew Page to lead Wilson during this transition while also continuing to execute his responsibilities as Amer Sports CFO."
The appointment of Andrew Page as interim CEO comes at a time when Wilson is experiencing strong sales growth and margin expansion, driven by the success of the Wilson Tennis 360 line. The transition is expected to be seamless, with Page continuing to oversee the Ball & Racquet segment and the ongoing search for a new Wilson leader.
The second-quarter 2025 results for Amer Sports showed strong performance across all segments, including a 23% increase in revenue to $1,236 million. The company's adjusted gross margin and EPS also exceeded guidance. The company has raised its full-year revenue, adjusted margin, and EPS expectations for 2025, despite higher tariffs than initially anticipated.
The leadership transition at Wilson is part of a broader strategy to ensure the continued growth and success of Amer Sports' premium sports and outdoor brands. The company remains committed to its vision of being the global leader in premium sports and outdoor brands, with a focus on innovation, performance, and exceptional quality.
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[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amer-sports-reports-second-quarter-100000723.html
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