German sportswear company PUMA has announced the appointment of Mark Langer as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 1, 2026. He will be responsible for finance, tax, legal, investor relations and internal audit.
Langer succeeds Markus Neubrand, who will step down as CFO on April 30, 2026, and depart the company on September 30, 2026.
Langer brings over 25 years of international leadership experience across finance, strategy and general management, with a strong track record in driving performance and shaping 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 key transformation initiatives across the finance function to drive profitable growth. Prior to this, he spent over 17 years at HUGO BOSS AG, serving as CEO from 2016 to 2020 and as CFO from 2010 to 2017.
Commenting on the development, Arthur Hoeld, CEO, PUMA said, “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”
Acknowledging the efforts of the outgoing CFO, he added, “At the same time, I want to express our gratitude for Markus’s leadership and dedication during a pivotal period for the company—from supporting our strategic transformation to securing critical financing.”
On Langer’s appointment, Héloïse Temple-Boyer, Chair of the Supervisory Board said, “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.”
