Joe Preston
President & CEO of New Balance
New Balance•Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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I believe in the power of sport to inspire, unite us and improve our health and wellness. I am excited for a future where innovation and technology continue drive manufacturing and retail forward. I am inspired by our community, by the people and places that give us purpose and conviction to challenge the status quo. I am driven to create energy, seek solutions and inspire collaboration globally. For more than 25 years, I have been part of the New Balance team and now I have the privilege of leading us into our next chapter of business and cultural growth, fueled by agility and creativity. We remain guided by our brand’s heritage, strong values and our shared passion for making our world a better place. I am personally committed to ensuring our thousands of associates worldwide can leverage their strengths and enable their own success as we advance our company’s priorities together. At New Balance, we stand for something bigger than sneakers. We champion those who are fearlessly driven by their passions. We elevate sport. We do right by people and the planet. Together, we drive meaningful change in communities around the world.
Career Timeline
- New BalanceCurrentApr 1995–Present· 31 yrs 6 mos
- President and Chief Executive OfficerCurrentOct 2018–Present
- Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)May 2018–Oct 2018
- Executive Vice President Global Commercial BusinessApr 2017–May 2018
- Executive Vice President Product and MarketingMay 2009–Apr 2017
- Executive Vice President, InternationalDec 2007–May 2009
- Vice President, InternationalDec 2004–Dec 2007
- Vice President Asia PacificJun 2002–Dec 2004
- Division Manager - DunhamJun 1999–Jun 2002
- Sr Product Manager Running & LifestyleApr 1995–Jun 1999
- Oct 1988–Apr 1995· 6 yrs 6 mos
- Manager, BrandOct 1988–Apr 1995
Education
BS
Business Administration - Marketing
Merrimack College