Fossil Group

Fossil named a new CEO: Franco Fogliato

Fossil Group Names New CEO, Betting on Bold Growth Strategy

by | Sep 6, 2024
The watch and accessories company brings in industry veteran Franco Fogliato to lead its growth efforts, with interim CEO Jeffrey Boyer returning to his role as COO as Fossil continues to implement its "Transform and Grow" Plan.
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Fossil Group Adds 2 Seasoned Turnaround Specialists to Its Board
by | Mar 29, 2024
Eugene I. Davis has been appointed to the board of directors and will serve as a member of the board’s audit committee. Pursuant to an investor agreement with The Buxton Helmsley Group Inc., BHG nominee Pamela B. Corrie will serve as a member of the nominating and corporate governance committee.
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Longtime Fossil CEO Steps Down, COO Steps Up as Interim Chief
by | Mar 15, 2024

Kosta Kartsotis, longtime CEO of Richardson-based watchmaker Fossil, is stepping down from that position and from the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

Chief operating officer Jeffrey Boyer has been named interim CEO and moves onto the board, according to a company news release....

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Big Thought, Fossil Group to Host Annual Works of Heart Event on Feb. 9
by | Feb 3, 2023

Big Thought, a Dallas-based impact education nonprofit and accessories retail giant Fossil Group are hosting the community arts event Works of Heart on Feb. 9 at Fossil’s headquarters in Richardson....

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DI People: UNT Health Science Center, McKesson, Cyrus One, and More Make Leadership Moves

by | Sep 16, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from Jacobs, HF Sinclair and Holly Energy Partners, Caris Life Sciences, Fossil Group, Deloitte, TRG, Invited, Instil Bio, RealPage, Critical Start, Genuine Article, and others.
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Local Tech Founders Duke it Out at Digital Fight Club, Capping Off Dallas Startup Week
by | Aug 12, 2022
Ten local founders and innovators sparred in gloves-off debates, "fighting" to win each round.

The fight card included challenges like: Should brands be transparent? Should the government be involved in building the metaverse? And is ESG important? Here are the knockout rounds.
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Why A Payments Platform Moved its Global HQ to Dallas, with Plans to Become a Unicorn
by | Mar 17, 2022
Jordan Olivas moved from Texas to Pakistan to launch QisstPay, a one-click checkout platform. Today it processes about 10% of all e-commerce transactions in that country—and Olivas has moved its global HQ to North Texas.

Qisstpay expects to process more than $1 billion in payments this year. With $15 million raised in October and U.S. expansion underway, the startup is now aiming for another raise. “I want to be a unicorn by the end of 2022,” Olivas told us.
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