Under Armour promotes two executives to C-suite roles

Under Armour Inc. has promoted two executives to C-suite roles as the Baltimore sportswear maker continues to search for a permanent CEO. David Baxter, who has been senior vice president of Americas wholesale since 2020, will become president of the Americas, taking over for Stephanie Pugliese who is leaving the company after three years. Mehri Shadman will become chief legal officer and corporate secretary, taking over for John Stanton, who is retiring after 16 years. Shadman has been with Under Armour for nine years and currently serves as deputy general counsel for corporate and risk, and as assistant corporate secretary. Both promotions are effective Oct. 24, Under Armour said in a release late Wednesday.