Jonathan Ram has been appointed new chief executive officer (CEO) by UK-based footwear retail brand Clarks. He will join the company in April 2022. Having an extensive experience in footwear and apparel industry, Ram was most recently group president, global activewear at HanesBrands, Inc. Here, he led the growth of global activewear business across multiple brands and businesses.

Ram was with New Balance for 16 years where he ran the LATAM, EMEA and North American businesses. He was instrumental in leading transformation, growth, and profitability in the EMEA business and then led the North America multi-channel business. In the last one year, Clarks has implemented focused turnaround strategy designed to protect the future of business and build a foundation for sustainable growth in the years ahead. This has resulted in an improved financial position for the brand, says Colin Li, Chairman.