EXECUTIVE MOVES: NEW APPOINTMENTS AT CANADA GOOSE AND FAMOUS FOOTWEAR

Brian Costello Joins Caleres as Chief Merchandising Officer for Famous Footwear

Caleres (NYSE: CAL), today announced Brian Costello has joined Famous Footwear as chief merchandising officer. In this role, he will oversee all buying and merchandising, including women’s, men’s and kids’ athletic and fashion footwear and accessories, for the brand’s U.S. and Canada stores and e-commerce sites.

“As a retailer, many of our best wholesale partners were at Caleres. As a competitor, I always watched and shopped Famous Footwear. I’m honored to be leading such a strong merchant organization.”

“Brian has a long track record of exceptional fashion and footwear industry leadership,” said Mike Edwards, president of Famous Footwear. “With expertise in merchandising and planning for both footwear and ready-to-wear, I’m confident he will help drive growth and achieve our ambitions at Famous Footwear.”

Costello has nearly 30 years of experience at Nordstrom and Macy’s, including all footwear categories, women’s accessories and ready-to-wear at Nordstrom Rack, a large segment of the women’s shoe business at Nordstrom, and planning and site merchandising for the launch of nordstromrack.com.

“I’m proud to be joining Caleres and Famous Footwear,” said Costello. “As a retailer, many of our best wholesale partners were at Caleres. As a competitor, I always watched and shopped Famous Footwear. I’m honored to be leading such a strong merchant organization.”

Perfect Moment Taps Canada Goose Executives to Drive Growth in The Luxury Ski Wear Market

Perfect Moment Ltd. has made significant leadership changes designed to strengthen its management team and accelerate its next phase of growth.

Chath Weerasinghe, a senior executive at Canada Goose, where he was responsible for its global expansion, has been appointed chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Perfect Moment.

Vittorio Giacomelli, former president of product and sourcing at Canada Goose, will be responsible for overseeing product strategy, product development, and innovation. He has decades of expertise in design, product development, and sourcing. Co-founder and chief creative officer, Jane Gottschalk, has been appointed president.

These key management changes mark a transformative moment for Perfect Moment as it builds on its unique position in the luxury outerwear market, particularly in how it blends bold, contemporary designs with high-performance functionality.

Known for its sport-meets-lifestyle ethos, the brand resonates strongly with a younger, dynamic demographic seeking outerwear that combines individuality with innovation.

Chath Weerasinghe: Bringing Proven Expertise from Canada Goose

Weerasinghe brings to Perfect Moment more than 20 years of experience in finance, operations, and leadership within the luxury, retail, and consumer goods sectors.

During his tenure as regional director and vice president of finance and operations for Canada Goose EMEA, Weerasinghe oversaw all aspects of the business. He achieved extraordinary results, including rapid expansion of DTC and B2B operations as well as the implementation of efficiency-driving initiatives.

His expertise in scaling businesses, optimizing margins, and executing operational strategies will be pivotal in driving Perfect Moment’s global expansion and profitability.

“I’m honored to join Perfect Moment at such a pivotal time in its growth and development,” stated Weerasinghe. “The brand’s unique combination of technical innovation and vibrant design sets it apart in the luxury market.

“I look forward to focusing on execution—improving operations, enhancing profitability, and building the infrastructure needed to support our growth as a leading global brand.”

 

Vittorio Giacomelli: Elevating Production and Margin Discipline

Giacomelli has more than 30 years of experience in design, product development, and sourcing, with a specialization in sportswear and luxury fashion.

As vice president of product development and sourcing at Canada Goose, he led a team of over 27 people and contributed to the brand’s growth and expansion through icon product development and establishing an unprecedented European sourcing network. His career includes leadership roles at other major brands, such as Moncler, The North Face, Napapijri, and Nike.

“I’m excited to bring my expertise to Perfect Moment and help the company achieve improved quality, greater efficiency, and margin improvement,” said Giacomelli. “I look forward to contributing to the brand’s ongoing success by driving innovative solutions in design and production while helping to build a foundation for sustainable growth.”

Jane Gottschalk: Leading Vision and Creativity

As co-founder, chief creative officer and now president, Jane Gottschalk, will continue to oversee the company’s creative direction as well as marketing, commercial and brand strategy.

Gottschalk’s creative leadership has been central to Perfect Moment’s rise as a distinctive luxury brand that celebrates individuality, adventure, and bold aesthetics. In this new role, she will continue shaping the brand’s vision and development while working closely with Weerasinghe and Giacomelli to align strategy with execution.

“Perfect Moment is about inspiring boldness, adventure and individuality,” noted Gottschalk. “I plan to focus on expanding our creative vision and deepening our connection with our customers worldwide.

“Bringing together Chath’s operational expertise and Vittorio’s production experience with our chairman, Max Gottschalk’s strategic leadership, we can accelerate our brand to new heights.”