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Clarks managing director of EMEA exits the business

Olivier Motteau, Clarks managing director of EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) has announced he is leaving the business. Motteau joined the footwear brand in…

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Clarks managing director of EMEA exits the business

25 February, 2026 | by Angela Beevers

Olivier Motteau, Clarks managing director of EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) has announced he is leaving the business.

Motteau joined the footwear brand in February 2022 after a career spanning New Balance, Tommy Hilfiger, Timberland and Reebok.

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In a statement on LinkedIn, he said: “After close to four years at the head of the EMEA region for Clarks, it is officially time for me to step down and move on.

“It has been a great honour to work for Clarks, an historical house, a real iconic brand in the footwear industry.

“Over these four years, the quality and dedication of the teams have provided growth, margin and profit improvement, and allowed to regain market shares in many geographical areas.

“Now, on to the next good challenge, wherever it comes from.”

Clarks has recently been expanding its digital footprint with new launches on digital marketplaces, including Shein, Walmart, Target, Secret Sales and TikTok Shop.

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Angela Beevers is Director of Content & Events Strategy at The Retail Bulletin, where she has worked since 2011. She leads the publication's news team and oversees its daily coverage of the UK retail sector, from breaking developments to the early-morning release of retailers' trading updates and financial results. Over more than 15 years at The Retail Bulletin, she has interviewed many of the industry's most innovative founders and leaders. She also shapes content for The Retail Bulletin's events and leads delegate engagement for its most high-profile events. Her areas of focus include: Retail news · Trading updates and financial results · Retail leadership · Industry events

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