Puma names Bob Philion the President of North America

By

Obi Anyanwu

Published
Feb 17, 2017

Puma on Friday announced the appointment of Bob Philion to President of Puma North America. He succeeds Jay Piccola who is retiring from the role after serving almost 20 years.

 
Philion possesses over 20 years of experience in various sales, merchandising and general management functions in the US and Europe. He joined Puma in 2005 and served as President and CEO of Cobra Puma Golf for the past seven years. He led the acquisition and integration of Cobra Golf with Puma in 2010, and was instrumental in the brand’s growth.
 
In addition to his new role as President of Puma North America, Philion will continue to lead the Cobra Puma Golf business.

Picolla served as President of Puma North America since 2000. He will remain within the Puma Family as a Non-Executive Director of the board.