Adidas Outdoor GM of North America departs

Michael Kadous, North America’s senior director and GM for Adidas Outdoor, Terrex and Five Ten announced on Monday that he is exiting the company. 

Kadous made the announcement on his LinkedIn page: “Today is a bittersweet moment as I announce my departure from adidas and Terrex.  A place that has been my professional home for the past remarkable seven years,” he wrote.

“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities and experiences that adidas has provided me. Most recently, I had the honor of leading the charge for Terrex and Five Ten in the North American market. Starting as employee one and having the rare privilege to build and nurture an amazingly talented team has been a highlight in my career.”  

Kadous, who initially joined Adidas in 2010, has been serving in his current role since 2019. Throughout his tenure at Adidas, he has held various significant positions, including senior director of global transformation, Adidas Outdoor, Terrex and Five Ten; senior director of global brand finance, Adidas Outdoor, Terrex and Five Ten, Heart Beat Sports and Golf; director of global finance, sales, margin and integrated business planning; and managing director of Europe, digital commerce.

Before joining Adidas, Kadous worked for Old Navy.