Fuelling Success Through Failure: Salomon President & CEO Franco Fogliato's Impact in the Industry.

Sports + Outdoor Mentors

In this captivating second episode of our two-part series on Sports and Outdoor Mentors, we dive deep with Franco Fogliato, the visionary CEO and President of Salomon.

Starting from humble beginnings in junior sales roles, Franco quickly ascended to leadership positions at industry giants like The North Face and Columbia Sportswear, bringing a wealth of experience and insights.

This episode not only uncovers Franco's unique philosophy on leadership and the vital role of failure in personal growth and success but also explores his passionate commitment to sustainability and expanding outdoor sports participation.

Join us as Franco shares his transformative journey, emphasising the importance of embracing challenges and learning from setbacks to drive forward not just in sports but in life itself.

From insights on making the business of sports more sustainable to personal anecdotes of resilience and recovery, this episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to be inspired by a leader reshaping the future of the sports industry.

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Franco's Book Recommendations:

📌Dan Carter: The Autobiography of an All Blacks Legend by Dan Carter - https://amzn.to/3UHmUiF (Affiliated Account)

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00:00 Intro

01:09 Responsibility to drive the change

08:31 Get more people outside

13:54 No finish line for the planet

16:52 Professional & Personal tough challenges

19:43 Failure and recovery

22:14 Favourite Piece of gear

26:11 Message to the team and future leaders

29:30 Passion and excitement

31:21 Book recommendation

36:22 Final word and advice