Footwear Industry Recruiters USA — Nigel Wright Group
Specialist footwear industry recruiters in the USA
Nigel Wright Group is a footwear executive search firm based in the United States. We specialize in supporting businesses within the footwear industry by securing top-tier talent for senior-level positions. Our recruitment consultants develop long-term partnerships with clients who value our deep industry expertise, extensive network, and commitment to delivering a customized service that meets their unique needs.
We recruit for all executive-level roles, including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, and other senior leadership positions. Our expertise extends to hiring footwear professionals across Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, HR, IT, and Finance, In addition to managing individual footwear searches, we assist US companies with talent mapping, employer branding, and strategic succession planning to strengthen their leadership pipeline.
If you are searching for footwear headhunters in the USA, please contact us directly or use the chat function below to speak with one of our team members. Candidates interested in senior-level career opportunities in the fast-paced footwear industry are encouraged to submit their CVs and follow us on social media to stay updated on new roles.
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Our track record as footwear industry recruiters in the USA and Europe
As one of the leading footwear recruitment agencies, we are proud to work with US businesses of all sizes, including start-ups, SMEs, and multinational blue-chip companies. Our client portfolio includes manufacturers and retailers specializing in athletic footwear, casual footwear, dress and formal footwear, outdoor and hiking footwear, and children’s footwear. Some of the companies that trust our staffing agency to deliver qualified candidates include:
Footwear recruitment case studies:
Adidas partnered with Nigel Wright Group to hire a Customer Service Director to lead their customer service teams and align operations with growth and market strategy goals. We appointed an experienced leader with a strong background in service excellence and organisational efficiency. The successful candidate managed sales support, master data management, and customer-facing project teams, ensuring high service levels and driving operational improvements. This appointment strengthened Adidas' customer experience and supported its broader commercial objectives.
The North Face partnered with Nigel Wright Group to appoint a Design Director to lead creative vision and innovation for its collections. The successful candidate, an accomplished design leader with expertise in performance and lifestyle categories, brought a passion for sustainability, product storytelling, and strategic brand evolution. Their leadership transformed design processes, drove innovation, and strengthened The North Face’s creative impact. Their success led to their promotion to Senior Design Director, shaping the global design direction for the brand.
Skechers partnered with Nigel Wright Group to hire an International Human Resources Director to lead global HR strategy and drive talent development across multiple regions. The ideal candidate needed expertise in retail, luxury goods, employee relations, and change management. Nigel Wright successfully placed a senior HR leader with a proven track record in international HR operations. Their leadership has strengthened Skechers' global workforce strategy, ensuring effective talent acquisition, retention, and engagement in a fast-growing, dynamic retail environment.
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If you require assistance with your recruitment process, please contact us via the email address below. One of our footwear recruiters will respond within the same working day to connect you with the most appropriate consultant.
Footwear Executive Search | USA Contact Details
Nigel Wright Group is Europe’s leading footwear search firm. We help footwear businesses in the United States and internationally secure executive talent for long-term success.
United States Office
Telephone: (929) 564-5988
Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com
Address: 353 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite 400, New York, NY, US 10016