US' Foot Locker appoints Robert Higginbotham as VP, investor relations

Higginbotham has spent nearly 20 years on Wall Street as an equity research analyst and portfolio manager, covering the consumer and internet sectors for the sell-side and buy-side, including retail, e-commerce, apparel, and footwear, most recently leading a consumer and retail research team at Guidepoint Global. He previously served as senior analyst and co-portfolio manager at Banco BTG Pactual; vice president and senior analyst at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey; and vice president in equity research at Goldman Sachs, among other roles, and is a chartered financial analyst charterholder, the company said in a press release.

“Higginbotham brings significant financial and analytical experience and a deep understanding of the investment process, and we are delighted to welcome him to the Foot Locker team. He has spent his career as an analyst focused on the retail, footwear, and apparel sectors. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue executing on Foot Locker's global growth strategy, advancing our omni-channel ecosystem, creating value for shareholders, and sharing our progress with our stakeholders,” Page said in a statement.

James Lance, who previously served in this position, continues with the organisation in an expanded role as vice president, financial planning and analysis.

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