After experiencing resurgence in recent years, Fila North America needed to fill the role of Jon Epstein, the company’s longtime president, who died suddenly in February following heart surgery. And the firm turned to a familiar face in Jennifer Estabrook, who had been with Fila since 2005.

Upon assuming the role, the brand veteran became Fila’s first-ever female president. And the company’s chairman, Gene Yoon, was more than confident giving Estrabrook control.

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