Amer Sports announces Wilson leadership change

Aug 19, 2025 By Amer Sports team 2 min read

Amer Sports, a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, announced today that Joe Dudy has decided to step down as President and CEO of Wilson, effective August 31, to pursue new endeavors outside the company. He will serve as an advisor to Wilson through March 1, 2026. The company has begun a comprehensive search for the next Wilson leader.

Amer Sports CFO Andrew Page has been appointed interim President & CEO of Wilson and the Ball and Racquet Sports segment, effective September 1, 2025, in addition to his current role as Amer Sports CFO.

“On behalf of the Amer Sports Executive Committee and Global Leadership Team, we want to warmly thank Joe for his many valuable contributions to Wilson and Amer Sports over the past 30 years. Joe has been a highly appreciated and respected brand leader and a valued member of the Global Leadership Team. We extend our best wishes for his future,” says James Zheng, CEO of Amer Sports.

“We are confident in the Wilson brand and its prospects. Wilson is well positioned to maintain its market leading position in its core equipment categories and to continue its growth journey driven by our investment in Tennis 360 and soft goods,” Zheng continues.


Investor Relations:
Omar Saad
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Capital Markets
ir@amersports.com

Media:
Päivi Antola
Senior Vice President, Communications
media@amersports.com

About Amer Sports

Amer Sports is a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic. Our brands are known for their detailed craftsmanship, unwavering authenticity, and premium market positioning. As creators of exceptional apparel, footwear, and equipment, we pride ourselves on cutting-edge innovation, performance, and designs that allow elite athletes and everyday consumers to perform their best.

With over 13,400 employees globally, Amer Sports’ purpose is to elevate the world through sport. Our vision is to be the global leader in premium sports and outdoor brands. With corporate offices in Helsinki, Munich, Kraków, New York, and Shanghai, we have operations in 42 countries and our products are sold in 100+ countries. Amer Sports generated $5.2 billion of revenue in 2024. Amer Sports, Inc. shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.amersports.com.

About Wilson 

Chicago, USA-based Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. The Company brings more than a century of innovation and heritage to the world of sport – celebrating the iconic moments made possible by Wilson across Racquet Sports, Baseball, Softball, American Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Golf. In Racquet Sports, Wilson is a global leader in tennis, padel, racquetball, badminton and pickleball. Wilson is part of Amer Sports, a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Please visit www.wilson.com for more information.

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