Chief Executive Officer, Amer Sports, Inc.
Search every verified James Zheng interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. James Zheng, Group CEO of Amer Sports, spoke at the company's 2026 Investor Day held on September 17, 2026, at the Salomon headquarters in Annecy, France. During his introduction, he discussed Salomon's market position, noting that the brand holds a high market share in outdoor performance and winter sports equipment. He also highlighted the creation of a segment the company calls "modern outdoor sneakers," led by its XT6 franchise, which he said gives Salomon access to the broader sneaker market. Zheng also outlined a growth target for Salomon, stating that he had communicated a goal to the team to make the brand a $3 billion business by 2028, with plans to sell more than 30 million pairs of shoes annually. He referenced the company's current sales of approximately 40 million pairs in 2024 and described this as a clear vision for the brand over the coming five years.
Amer Sports Investor Day was held on September 17, 2026 at the Salomon headquarters in Annecy, France. Session 1: -Welcome & formalities - Omar Saad, SVP Capital Markets & IR -Amer Sports CEO Introduction - James Zheng, Group CEO Amer Sports -Salomon CEO Vision & Strategy - Guillaume Meyzenq, CEO & President Salomon
*Amer Sports (AS) Q1 2025 Earnings – Full Coverage* *Key Highlights:* *Financials* – Q1 FY 2025 revenue $1.47B (+23% YoY, +26% constant currency), adj. operating margin 15.8% (+490bps), adj. EPS $0.27 (+145%); technical apparel $664M (+28%), outdoor performance $502M (+25%), ball & racket $306M (+12%); net debt $515M (0.5x EBITDA). *Operations* – Arc’teryx: +31% D2C, 19% omni-comp, women’s/footwear lead growth; Salomon: sneakers surpass $1B, +68% D2C; Wilson: Tennis 360 soft goods +100%, 50 new China stores planned; 22 net new Salomon shops opened. *Strategy* – CEO James Zheng emphasize…
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Road to IPO: Amer Sports CEO James Zheng sat down with #NYSEFloorTalk’s Judy Khan Shaw on Amer’s IPO day and outlined its growth strategies and competitive edge in the sports industry.
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