Matthew Barnes has been appointed the new president of Foot Locker International

Dick’s Sporting Goods, one of the world’s leading sporting goods retailers, has announced the appointment of Matthew Barnes as president of Foot Locker International, which the group acquired last September for $2.4 billion.

Effective December 3, Barnes will report to Ed Stack, executive chairman of Dick’s, and will lead Foot Locker’s international operations, overseeing the store network, e-commerce, and digital activities across Europe, Asia, and Australia, as well as the brand’s presence in licensed stores in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

“Matthew is a highly experienced leader in international retail and has deep knowledge of the markets in which Foot Locker operates. His expertise will be instrumental in strengthening our ability to create value for customers, brand partners, employees and shareholders, and we are delighted to welcome him to the team,” said Lauren Hobart, president and CEO of Dick’s.

With nearly 30 years of international retail experience- gained in the UK, Europe, China, Australia, and the US– Barnes has held senior roles at Aldi Süd (including Group CEO) and Tesco UK, developing deep expertise in international markets and a proven track record of transforming and growing global brands.

In the second quarter of the financial year, Foot Locker’s revenue declined by 2.4% to $1.85 billion.