Under Armour’s new CEO will focus on building a global brand, sharpening design of footwear, women’s apparel

Under Armour’s new, third-ever CEO said Tuesday she plans to focus on building the sports apparel brand, especially internationally, boosting U.S sales growth and elevating design of footwear and women’s apparel. “We must deliver better for athletes and our customers and meaningfully increase returns for shareholders in the years ahead,” said Stephanie Linnartz, who took over as CEO and president of the Baltimore-based company Feb. 27, in an announcement Tuesday.