Agilitas Sports, an innovation-led Sportswear and Athleisure solutions platform has, in a significant move, announced the appointment of Richard Zartman as the Vice President of Footwear Design at Agilitas Sports. As part of the founding team at Agilitas Sports, Richard will lead Footwear Design for Agilitas Group’s portfolio of Athletic Sportswear brands.
Announcing the appointment, Abhishek Ganguly, Founder of Agilitas Sports, said, “As we continue our journey to redefine the sportswear industry, we are thrilled to welcome Richard Zartman to the Agilitas Sports family as the Vice President of Footwear Design. Richard’s extensive experience and unparalleled expertise in Footwear Design Product Creation & Strategy perfectly align with our vision of innovation and excellence. His appointment marks a significant milestone for us, as we strengthen our commitment to revolutionize the sports landscape in India and beyond. With Richard on board, we are confident that his leadership will further enhance our ability to deliver cutting-edge footwear solutions and elevate Agilitas Sports to new heights of success.”
With over two decades of footwear design experience, Richard has specialized in Performance Running Footwear. In his previous role with Adidas, Richard held the position of Senior Design Director for the Global Running Business unit at the Adidas headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Additionally, he was the Design Director for Brooks Sports where he was responsible for the overall footwear direction and was recognized for establishing the industry-leading Adrenaline GTS franchise, winning several Runner’s World Editor’s Choice Awards along the way.
Speaking about the appointment, Richard Zartman, Vice President of Footwear Design at Agilitas Sports, said, “I am incredibly honoured to join Abhishek and the dynamic team assembled here at Agilitas Sports. What drew me to Agilitas was that it was founded on the principle of blazing a new path, not following what has already been done. We see so many opportunities to redefine what athletic and lifestyle footwear and sportswear can be for the modern athlete. I not only look forward to crafting solutions that resonate deeply with the next generation of athletes, but it is my personal mission to use my position to elevate and showcase Indian footwear design and designers to the world. Together, we are poised to push boundaries, and celebrate an active and healthy lifestyle, while setting new standards for sustainability that will elevate Agilitas Sports to unprecedented heights for years to come.”
