Fossil Group

Watch Out: North Texas-Based Fossil Names Nick Jonas as its 2025‑’26 Brand Ambassador

by | Nov 12, 2024
As Richardson-based Fossil's global watch ambassador, Jonas will leverage his star power as a member of the Jonas Brothers, along with his roles as a coach on "The Voice," a hosting gig on "Saturday Night Live," his acting role in the 2019 film "Midway," and more.
MORE
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.
MORE
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.
MORE
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....

MORE

Fossil Group Adds Beauty, Fashion Exec to Board of Directors

by | Dec 9, 2022

Fossil Group Inc. announced the addition of respected beauty and fashion executive Suzanne (Susie) Coulter to its board of directors, expanding the size of the board to eight members, including seven independent directors.

Richardson-based Fossil Group is a global design, marketing, distribution, and innovation company specializing in lifestyle accessories.

“Susie’s immense retail background, from corporate leadership and entrepreneurship to more specific expertise in retail strategy, operations, merchandising, and supply chain, will be invaluable to our Board of Directors,” Kosta N....

MORE
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.
MORE
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.
MORE
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.
MORE