Sparc Group, a full-service lifestyle label operating business, announced the appointment of Todd Krinsky as the next CEO of Reebok on September 7, 2022. Todd Krinsky will succeed Matt O’Toole, who has been with the label for nearly 15 years and will advance in his career at Reebok’s new parent company, Authentic Brands Group, in 2023. O’Toole will become Executive Vice Chairman of Authentic Brands.
Todd Krinsky has also worked for the Bolton-based sportswear behemoth in a variety of capacities for over three decades, most recently as a member of the brand’s Senior Leadership Team. He most recently served as SVP of Reebok Design Group (RDG). Krinsky will assume the new position and lead the team by adopting new growth tactics for the firm, such as unusual partnerships and brand activations.
We are proud to announce that Reebok veteran, Todd Krinsky will be taking helm as the new CEO of Reebok after being a member of the brand’s Senior Leadership Team for more than a decade. For more information: https://t.co/GHBWR9guFi pic.twitter.com/FsdTZDml0T
— Reebok (@Reebok) September 7, 2022
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Todd Krinsky has worked for the sportswear company for over three decades. He began his career in the mail office and began selling shoes at the age of 16. He was transferred to the product development department, where he built shoes since he was an ardent shoe collector and basketball player with a penchant for selling footwear.
He then traveled to Asia to work in an R&D production facility in Korea to learn about manufacturing before returning to America in 1999. In 2001, he joined Paul Fireman at the label to develop Youth Culture and was tasked with overseeing the RBK music and basketball sectors. He enlisted the help of celebrities such as Jay-Z and 50 Cent to motivate and connect with young people.
He was named General Manager of the Performance Business Unit in 2018 and most recently worked as the label’s Vice President. Reebok’s classic business grew by double digits year on year under his supervision. Krinsky’s objective has been to create and expand on his great reputation in the fitness field. He aims to combine exercise with greater lifestyle credentials for customers and purchasers who are interested in both fashion and fitness.
Krinsky has had a variety of managerial positions at the label, including heading Basketball, Cleated, and Training categories, as well as leading the company’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing and RBK divisions. From 1988 to 1992, he attended Ithaca College before joining Reebok in the Mail Room.
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Krinsky has also supervised the expansion of Reebok’s Classics division, which was created around a focus on legendary models such as the Club C and Classic Leather. In an official press statement, Krinsky discussed his new job at the company, saying,
“I am thrilled to begin my new job as CEO of a brand and company that I have had the privilege of establishing and expanding for more than three decades.” When I initially stepped through the doors as a Reebok intern, I was impressed by the brand’s commitment to innovation and authenticity. I am excited to collaborate with the whole Reebok team to realize Reebok’s full potential globally.”
Krinsky will continue to work from the brand’s headquarters in Boston, MA, in his new job. He will report to Sparc Group CEO Marc Miller. Marc Miller also commented on Krinsky’s hiring.
“As we expanded the brand’s Senior Leadership Team, we focused on preserving Reebok’s key principles.” Todd is a product visionary with significant sports industry credentials, and we are certain that he will usher in the next wave of Reebok’s growth.”
Sparc Group recently announced two new members to its Senior Leadership Team, in addition to Krinsky. Erika Swan has been elevated to Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Sourcing at RDG, while John Moore has been named Senior Vice President of the United States Commercial Market.
