WFSGI 40 Years Anniversary Historic Book by World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry

40 YEARS WFSGI | PREFACE

SEAN O’HOLLAREN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD As WFSGI enters its 40th year, sport continues to unite in a world often divided. Forty years ago, Bernard Hinault won the Tour de France, Argentina defeated The Netherlands to win the World Cup, Björn Borg and Martina Navratilova dominated Wimbledon and Hanni Wenzel and Ingemar Stenmark owned the slopes. The list goes on, whether golf or swimming, track or field, we remember our champions and the moments they marked. And our companies and brands helped make athletes become champions. For 40 years, our industry has evolved - from the materials and technology we use, to how products are sold and distributed. With our athletes and teams, the people we employ, our customers and fans, all come together to make our reach enormous. Our collective voice in the world changes nations, makes heroes, and builds companies. But competition remains at the heart of sport and what we do. 2

Nelson Mandela said it best “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does ...” Congratulations to WFSGI for its 40 years of amplifying the power of sport and for being the voice of the world’s sporting goods industry. All the best,

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ROBBERT DE KOCK PRESIDENT AND CEO 40 years of existence mean that there is a real need for associations like ours and I wish to thank our members for their support and trust in the work that we deliver for the industry, and predecessors who paved the road to the success. Both Pierre Ryser (RIP) and André Gorgemans have been remarkable leaders. Since the beginning we have been able to play a clear role in several challenges or projects that influenced our industry. This started with the early recognition of globalization and understanding the need to build relations with IF’s, the IOC and International Organizations around the world. A major success has been our child labor elimination project where a joint collaboration between different stakeholders introduced programs that motivated people not to use children as workforce. Today we work with trade, legal and social issues that go far beyond that. But also the new Memorandum of Cooperation with the IOC is giving new opportunities for the IOC and the industry. In the end, we don’t want to forget the magic number 40, like in Rule 40, clearly one for the history books. Digitalization has a direct influence on our lives and we are not 100 per cent certain where this road is leading us. I thank all the people who have been active in our association to make the world of sporting goods a better place. Special thanks go to André Gorgemans, Peter Thürl, Masato Mizuno and his team, who supported us tremendously for this book with pictures that capture WFSGI’s eventful past. With best personal regards,

40 YEARS WFSGI | INDEX

PREFACE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & PRESIDENT AND CEO

40 YEARS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; THE WFSGI STORY THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY, FOUNDING FATHERS & TIMELINE

WALL OF FAME WFSGI LEADERS, HONORARY PRESIDENTS, DIRECTORS & MEMBERS

QUOTES PAST PRESIDENTS

MILESTONES PAST SECRETARY GENERAL REPORT

40 YEARS IN PICTURES

WORLD SPORTS FORUM

WORLD MANUFACTURERS FORUM

WORLD CYCLING FORUM

OLYMPIC FAMILY MESSAGE IOC PRESIDENT & HIGHLIGHTS IN PICTURES

CONGRATULATIONS FROM FRIENDS & PARTNERS

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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY WFSGI CODE OF CONDUCT, WFSGI PLEDGE FOR FIFA QUALITY PROGRAM & POSITION PAPERS

FREE & FAIR TRADE WTO PUBLIC FORUM SESSIONS & TRADE COUNSEL

LEGAL LEGACY ACHIEVEMENTS & LEGAL COUNSEL

100 QUOTES COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN & -WOMAN 106

THE WORLD FEDERATION OF SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ABOUT US

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MEMBERS DIRECTORY

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SUSTAINING MEMBERS

IMPRINT • Published by: WFSGI, Obere Zollgasse 75, P.O. Box 1664, 3072 Ostermundigen (Bern, SWITZERLAND), phone: +41 31 939 60 61, fax: +41 31 939 60 69, www.wfsgi.org, info@wfsgi.org • Editorial work: Stefanie Burkert • Layout: SOOCHY.COM Lda., Porto (PORTUGAL) • Printing: Print United (Germany) CONTENTS • © First and last page: Historic ads from past editions of the WFSGI Magazine. LEGAL DISCLAIMER • All information provided in this book is created and maintained by a variety of sources both internal and external to the WFSGI and is provided for informational purposes only. The opinions expressed in each article is the opinion of its author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the WFSGI. Therefore, the WFSGI carries no responsibility for the opinion expressed therein. Although the WFSGI has taken every

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40 YEARS WFSGI | THE WFSGI STORY

THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY BY PETER THÜRL “We are creating a federation,” said the former Head of Puma, Armin A. Dassler, “In order to give the industry a powerful tool with which they can express their opinion towards international organisations." With industry and commerce making a global effort in the sense of “Free and Fair Trade”, the Federation steadily ascendet in the past few decades to become a strong partner of the Olympic Movement. It has become an important partner of the UN and its “Sport for All” promotion, and the European Union and the goal for its sporting citizens to “be active”.

The Federation has fulfilled the mission created by its founding fathers, who on September 30, 1978 at 10 o’clock at the SPOGA in Cologne, Germany, spoke this into life. They have not only fulfilled the vision but they have gone above and beyond. The WFSGI is the main partner of all parties concerned when it comes to sports and economics and their joint role in society. The fundamental constitution of the WFSGI in 1978 consisted of the following “nine statements” and they are still valid today: 1. International standardization of sporting goods, taking into account the issues of safety 2. Worldwide exchange of information in all areas of the sporting goods industry 3. Defining standards for the product liability 4. Coordination of dates & places of international trade fairs in the sporting goods industry 5. Exchange of product information, know-how & development aid 6. Promote the development of grassroots programs, youth sports & the international coordination of elite sports 7. Promotion of free & fair global trade 8. Cooperation with international sports associations in all issues of mutual interest, particularly in relation to amateur & professional sports 9. Cooperation with national & international economic organizations In the past decades, the history of the World Federation has repeatedly been the subject of detailed representations, especially on the anniversary of the 25th jubilee of the WFSGI in 2003. Anniversaries are always “longterm reminders”, as the writer Hermann Lahm put it. Nevertheless, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federation, one must once again take a look at the most important

40 YEARS WFSGI | THE WFSGI STORY

The founders of the WFSGI wanted to convene a world conference of the sporting goods industry as early as 1976, which, as Henri Rossolin said, “should be a gain for all sporting goods manufacturers around the world. It could provide marketing information to improve the distribution of the products and the exchange of information could help reduce dumping measures that reduce the profits of both foreign and domestic manufacturers.”

Howard Bruns said: “Lack of or contradictory information about the global sporting goods market is affecting retailers, consumers and manufacturers. Products that are poor or below standard, products that are out of stock, and clothes that do not meet the requirements may result in unsaleable inventory and customer dissatisfaction, provided these factors are not eliminated. These issues need to be resolved before they cause untold damage to the entire industry.”

Vice-President Peter Martin said already at WFSGI Meetings in Tokyo, 1985: “No other organisation offers such a wide window to the world as the WFSGI, or the possibility of such extensive contact to industry and affiliated sport organisations.”

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Armin Dassler (center), Masato Mizuno (left) and Peter Thuerl (right)

founding fathers, who gave their sporting goods DNA to the Federation that initially shaped the fundamental principles and paved the way to a successful Federation. It was launched in Cologne in 1978 by 80 representatives from 24 countries. Even at that time, the World Federation included national sporting goods industry associations from 17 countries. Howard J. Bruns, President of the SGMA (today SFIA) in the USA, and his friend, Henri Rossolin, President of FIFA in France, took the first steps towards founding a federation as early as spring 1976. Through this initiative, representing major manufacturers of sporting goods, they opened up the long-running development of a monopoly, especially involving German, Japanese and Taiwanese manufacturers of elite athletes’ equipment. The World Federation owes its very existence to a small group of men who, with imagination and unbelievable persistence, conceived and implemented a dream. You may ask: Why do we need a World Federation? There are associations for manufacturers, retailers and for special interest groups throughout the world. In a single word the answer is: unity. Yes, worldwide unity for the sporting goods industry. A unity of all industry segments that can address questions of common interest with one voice. The World Federation is the only body capable of filling this need. In this age of big government, global conglomerates, worldwide markets and gigantic sports events the industry must be able to speak with one voice - or take the risk of not being heard at all. The WFSGI has an unique structure with equal partnerships between Asia/Oceania, Europe/Africa and the Americas. This unique structure whereby the large share power with the small, whereby the industrial nations share with the developing nations, is a supreme achievement. Deserving special support and recognition. This is not a ‘comfortable club’ with special interest groups huddled in the back room and making deals without consultation. It is an open democratic forum and the legitimate representative of all sports associations and companies throughout the world. With the first Secretary General, the Swiss Pierre Ryser, the founding fathers had made this man one of their own. Without his diplomatic and technical skills and executed multilingualism the worldwide “sporting goods UN” would not have progressed as quickly as it did in its founding years. He is, therefore, rightly one of the men of the first hour who, with great visions and warm hearts, created a federation which on its 40th birthday today, achieved its outstanding place in international trade and in the sporting goods industry.

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BSI Vice President and Puma CEO Armin A. Dassler was also one of the founding fathers. He put his work for the association under his motto: “We must continue our efforts to convince the world that every item produced and sold by the sporting goods industry to the consumer helps threefold: to show profit, to give work to our employees, to improve the health of the people. Every dollar we make is a healthy dollar.”

Kihachiro Onsitsuka, a man who launched forth the Japanese sporting goods industry and his own company after the war, when he provided the 1956 Olympic Marathon champion, Abe Bibila, who was running barefoot, with his first pair of running shoes, said: “The members of the WFSGI are competing with each other. We are competing in the market sometimes in a friendly, sometimes in a fierce way. We share all kinds of problems, some very important some less important. We meet twice a year and discuss those problems with sincerity and mutual trust on the ground of a universal ideal to promote sports for peace and happiness of mankind. I am convinced that any problem can be settled.”

John A. Vermeulen, a Dutch entrepreneur, the unforgettable long-time president of FESI and the father of the European Sporting Goods Standard, joined the two colleagues in 1976 and commented: “The future World Federation should speak with one voice at all international conferences and meetings in which the interests of the sporting goods industry needs representation, speaking for the whole sporting goods industry in the world.”

40 YEARS WFSGI | FOUNDING FATHERS QUOTES

HOWARD J. BRUNS “Never did any of us think we would be around to witness 40 years of existence of the World Federation, much less 40 years of success. Congratulations! On behalf of all those Founding Fathers no longer with us, I solute those of you who have carried forth our banner to this point in time; and to those who will now lead this fantastic organization onward for the next generation.

None of that was thought of, much less addressed, years ago when Henri Rossollin (France) and I first sat down in Chicago on February 4, 1976 to begin discussing the possibilities of a World Federation for the Sporting Goods Industry. Again, congratulations to all of you who have worked so hard to keep our industry growing.”

The industry has matured greatly since those days in the 1970’s when a size nine shoe was not the same size in every country; the colors not standardized worldwide; when international trade imbalances were way out of line; and most importantly, executives from all the top companies who were not, are now on speaking terms so these issues can be addressed and solved. Proud Founding Member of the WFSGI Former President, SGMA – Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (now SFIA)

40 YEARS WFSGI | FOUNDING FATHERS QUOTES

JOHN RIDDLE

HENRI ROSSOLLIN

“It was my honor to serve on the WFSGI Board of Directors and Executive Committee for 17 years. Being a part of the WFSGI launch in 1978 has always been a source of pride for SGMA, and now SFIA.

“Let’s remember our first Meeting in Chicago in February 1976, with Howard Bruns as President of SGMA. We tried to build a World Federation of our industry and we succeeded. Today, what has become of the WFSGI? A well organised Federation, working for a better world, going in the right direction.

The WFSGI was created at the right time and for the right purpose: to help sporting goods companies navigate an increasingly complex global marketplace. We see how the past forty years were marked by a transformation, from a business dominated by domestic manufacturers and retailers to a truly global industry where sports products are designed, manufactured, sold and used in almost every country across the globe.

All WFSGI members can be proud. Let’s now celebrate the 40th Anniversary and I wish the WFSGI a long life and success.”

The WFSGI serves a critical need in bringing together peers and competitors to address new and evolving challenges.” Former President and CEO, SGMA – Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (now SFIA)

Former WFSGI Vice President

Old newspaper article provided by Henri Rossolin

1978 THE FOUNDATION In February 1976, Henri Rossollin, President of FIFAS (Fédération Française des Industries du Sport et des Loisirs), and Howard Bruns, President of SGMA (Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association), met at the NSGA Show (National Sporting Goods Association) in Chicago and exchanged ideas about an international cooperation in the sporting goods industry. In fall of 1976, John Vermeulen, President of European Sporting Goods Manufacturers, organized the first World Congress of the Sporting Goods Industry. In spring 1977, in Chicago, a Committee of Five was constituted representing Hong Kong, Japan, USA, India and Europe. In spring 1978, this Committee was enlarged to a Committee of Nine with the following members: Armin A. Dassler (Germany), A.D. Bhutta (Pakistan), Howard J. Bruns (USA), D.N. Budhraja (India), Chiun Yin Kao (Taiwan), Heinz Koch (Canada), Henri Rossollin (France), John Vermeulen (Netherlands) and Hideo Matsu-Ura (Japan). In November 1978, the first Board was constituted under the Chairmanship of David Sealy (UK).

40 YEARS WFSGI | TIMELINE

Foundation of the WFSGI First General Assembly, SPOGA Cologne, Germany: Armin A. Dassler Chairman of the General Assembly and Committee of Nine

WFSGI Key Events The ground rules for the Committee on International Sports Organizations were laid down by the late Horst Dassler

First President David Sealy (Europe/Dunlop & UK Sporting Goods Industry Association)

First Secretary General Pierre Ryser WFSGI Office Zurich, Switzerland

WFSGI Key Events The Legal Committee was created in the 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and one of the first meetings was with the Chinese Sport Minister under the Chairmanship of Bernard Lacoste

President Kihachiro Onitsuka (Asia/Asics)

FIFA World Cup Argentina

1986

1984

1982

1981

1983

1985

World News IBM introduces first personal computer

1980

1978

International Organizations UNESCO International Charter of Physical Education and Sport adopted

Olympics Summer: Los Angeles, USA Winter: Sarajevo, Yugoslavia

WFSGI Key Events First WFSGI Handbook (annual publication) FIFA World Cup Spain

President Len Fisher (Americas)

President Armin A. Dassler (Europe/Puma)

Olympics Summer: Moscow, Sovjet Union Winter: Lake Placid, New York, USA Juan Samaranch elected IOC President

Legal Counsel Jochen Schaefer WFSGI Key Events Since 1986 General Assembly at ISPO Munich FIFA World Cup Mexico

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WFSGI Key Events UNESCO/WFSGI partnership started WFSGI invited to inaugurate the first ever sporting goods fair in Xian, China Sport Technology Introduction of goal line technology in hockey and football Sport Technology Goal line video review introduced in ice hockey Introduction of carbon fibre skis and snowboards WFSGI Office Fribourg, Switzerland

1994

1992

1990

1989

1987

1991

1988

Olympics Summer: Seoul, South Korea Winter: Calgary, Canada

1993

WFSGI Key Events WFSGI News Bulletin launched (until 2000)

WFSGI Key Events WHO/WFSGI partnership started

President Kihachiro Onitsuka (Asia/Asics)

President Keith Heyes (Americas/Mitre Sports)

ILO/WFSGI partnership started Olympics Winter: Lillehammer, Norway

World News The fall of the Berlin Wall

FIFA World Cup USA

Start of commercial use of the Internet

Sport Technology Introduction of in-helmet headsets for American football Secretary General AndrĂŠ Gorgemans

FIFA World Cup Italy WFSGI Key Events The WFSGI "Drug Clause" - The late Horst Dassler, son of Adi Dassler, had the vision to create sanctions for athletes who took forbidden substances in terms of terminating their sponsorship and endsorsement contracts

WFSGI Key Events The IOC officially acknowleges and recognizes the WFSGI as an official association Eco-Wave Newsletter

Olympics Start of the Environment Summer: Barcelona, Spain Committee with Masatu Mizuno Winter: Albertville, France as Chairman The last time Winter and Summer Olympics take place in one year First WFSGI participation at the Olympic Games

1997 The Atlanta Agreement to Eliminate Child Labor in the Soccer Ball Industry in Pakistan was announced in February 1997 at the Super Show in Atlanta, USA. Tom Cove (back right), John Riddle (back middle) and AndrĂŠ Gorgemans (back left) during one of their trips to Pakistan. Over time it became evident that the monitoring of facilities and stitching locations of soccer balls would be required to show the world that the sporting goods industry was not using child labor. The industry committed to a social protection program to provide educational opportunities for children and social and financial support for their families. Leaders of the India Sports Manufacturer and Exporters Association and the Sports Goods Foundation of India modified the Pakistan model to fit their unique circumstances, still based on the concept of workplace monitoring and social protection.

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WFSGI Key Events Conference on Human Rights: The Way Forward, Verbier, Switzerland The outcome book The Way Forward gave guidence to President the new Committee on Ethics Stephen Rubin and Fair Trade created by (Europe/Pentland) Stephen Rubin International Organizations UNICEF/WFSGI World Trade Organization (WTO) partnership started founded FIFA/WFSGI World News partnership started quality Internet electronically certification program for connects the globe footballs along technical rules and regulations issued by FIFA

WFSGI Key Events President First World Sports Forum Dick Kazmaier in St. Moritz, Switzerland (Americas/SGMA) - First sports conference with the presence of the IOC, International Sports Federations, NGO's and the sport industry Visiting Sialkot, Pakistan, with Indian football manufacturers to witness the auditing scheme of child labour put in place by the ILO for WFSGI

WFSGI invited to participate in the annual WHO meeting on the benefits of physical activity

Olympics Winter: Nagano Japan FIFA World Cup France

President Stephen Rubin (Europe/Pentland)

WFSGI Key Events Atlanta Agreement signed with ILO to eliminate child labour Child Labor Initiative wins Business Ethics Award for Corporate Social Responsibility World Sports Forum founded as a non profit association to host regular international conferences First Honorary President Kihachiro Onitsuka Olympics Summer: Atlanta, USA

1999

1997

1996

1995

1998

WFSGI Office Verbier, Switzerland

World News Kyoto Protocol WFSGI Key Events First IOC/WFSGI Sporting Goods Industry Marketing Code signed

International Organizations World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) founded

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President Michel Perraudin (Europe/adidas, MP Consult)

President Masato Mizuno (Asia/Mizuno)

WFSGI Key Events IOC/WFSGI Code of Conduct signed

WFSGI Key Events Third World Sports Forum Lausanne, Switzerland Olympics Jacques Jean Marie Rogge elected IOC President World News Attack on the World Trade Center in New York, USA

Olympics Winter: Turin, Italy

Qatar Sports International: World Sports Forum in Doha, Qatar

FIFA World Cup Germany

Olympics Summer: Athens, Greece

Sport Technology Introduction of Hawk-Eye & Cyclops in tennis

WFSGI Key Events Second World Sports Forum in St. Moritz, Switzerland

WFSGI Key Events Fourth World Sports Forum Lausanne, Switzerland

Open letter to detractors during EURO 2000 in response to allegations from Clean Clothes Campaign and The Dark Side of Football report

Qatar Sports International: World Sports Forum in Doha, Qatar

WFSGI Key Events WTO Global Review of Aid for Trade moderated and expert panalist provided

Gerhard Prochaska (ISL Marketing) and WFSGI Secretary General traveled to Sialkot, Pakistan, and Jalandhar, India, to fight against child labor in football stitching industry

FIFA World Cup South Korea & Japan

2007

2005

2006

2002

2000

2001

2004

World News The facebook launched

WFSGI Office Lausanne, Switzerland

Olympics Winter: Salt Lake City, USA President John E. Larsen (Americas/New Balance)

World News Euro currency introduced in 12 countries

Olympics Summer: Sydney, Australia Secretary General Robbert de Kock

Trade Counsel Edwin Vermulst

2000

2011 WTO DG Pascal Lamy at the WFSGI General Assembly, 2011 (from left to right: outgoing President John Larsen, Pascal Lamy, Motoi Oyama, and Secretary General Robbert de Kock).

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WTO DG Pascal Lamy speaks at President the General Assembly: A New Motoi Oyama (Asia/Asics) Look at Trade in a Globalized World Trade Committee created Olympics Summer: Beijing, China Sport Technology Introduction LZR swimsuits World News Global financial crisis

Physical Activity Committee founded at ISPO Munich

Intervention at UN Civil Society Hearing on Prevention and Control of NCDs to promote Physical Activity, New York, USA

World Health Assembly endorsed Global Action Plan for the pervention and control of NCDs 2013-2020

Manufacturers Forum renamed Manufacturers Committee responsible for The Manufacturers Forum

Participation at World Conference of Sports Ministers, MINEPS V, Berlin, Germany

Fourth WFSGI Manufacturers Forum, Taipei, Taiwan

High level meeting between WFSGI Delegation and WHO DG Dr Margaret Chen

Bicycle industry joins WFSGI Office Ostermundigen/Bern, Switzerland

2013

Olympics Thomas Bach elected IOC President

2012

2010

2009

2011

2008

WFSGI Key Events First WFSGI World Manufacturers Forum: The Future of Manufacturing, Taipei, Taiwan

2014

WFSGI Key Events First WFSGI Manufacturers Forum, Munich, Germany

WFSGI Key Events WTO Public Forum Session: Increasing Public Access to Sport Through More Open Markets for Sporting Goods

Sporting Highlights Concussion helmets in baseball introduced

WFSGI Key Events Second WFSGI Manufacturers Forum, Taipei, Taiwan

Olympics Summer: London, UK First Youth Olympics Winter: Innsbruck, Austria WFSGI Key Events Health Symposium at ISPO Munich: Sporting Goods Industry & Public Health: A Mutually Beneficial Relationship?

FIFA World Cup South Africa Olympics Winter: Vancouver, Canada First Youth Olympics Summer: Singapore WFSGI Key Events Third WFSGI Manufacturers Forum, Taipei, Taiwan

Fifth WFSGI Manufacturers Forum, Taipei, Taiwan CR Heads-Up introduced

President Frank A. Dassler (Europe/adidas) WFSGI Key Events World Sports Forum: IPR & Online Brand Abuse, CSR Supply Chain Management, Sport as a Tool for Development & Peace Second WFSGI World Manufacturers Forum: How Can Design and Manufacturing Embrace? Leipzig, Germany WTO Public Forum Session: How Trade Obstacles and Protectionism Impact Value-Generation for Countries/Societies Cycling industry representation at UCI Equipment Commission Memorandum of Understanding with FIS & FESI to promote snow sport activity for children Trade Heads-Up introduced Olympics Winter: Sochi, Russia Youth Olympics Summer: Nanjing, China FIFA World Cup Brazil

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World News United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) Paris, France, first-ever universal, legally binding global climate deal adopted by 195 countries WFSGI Key Events WTO Public Forum Session: Why Rules of Origin Matter World Sports Forum: Entering & Exploring New Markets Aquatics Committee founded in London, UK

New Management Structure New Chairman of the Board Secretary General becomes Sean O'Hollaren President and CEO, President (Americas/Nike, Inc.) becomes Chairman of the Board WFSGI Key Events Fifth WFSGI World Manufacturers Forum: Moving on to a Digital & Automated New President and CEO Business of the Future, Munich, Robbert de Kock Germany First World Cycling Forum: Consumer Centricity & Increasing Speed to Market, Porto, Portugal

Third World Manufactures Forum: Beyond Lean Manufacturing, Hong Kong WFSGI only private sector representative at the Fifth Global Review of Aid For Trade: Reducing Trade Costs for Inclusive, Sustainable Growth

WFSGI Key Events Fourth World Manufacturers Forum: HighTech Innovation, Digitalization & Robotics, Taichung, Taiwan WTO Public Forum Session: Inclusive Trade in Global Sporting Goods Industry World Sports Forum: Sustainabilty, Ethics & Human Rights Responsible Sports Initiative (RSI) launched 13 Position Papers on a range of corporate responsibility topics Sporting Chance Principles endorsed First IOC WFSGI NOC Uniform Support Programme Summer Olympic Games Rio Memorandum of Cooperation between the IOC and WFSGI renewed Olympics Summer: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Youth Olympics Winter: Lillehammer, Norway World News Brexit

2018

2016

2015

World Sports Forum: Future of Sports Retailing

2017

International Organizations Revision of UNESCO International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport

Participation World Conference WTO Public Forum Session: Trade of Sports Ministers, MINEPS VI, Behind the Scenes: A Sporting Kazan, Russia Goods Industry Perspective

Olympics Winter: PyeongChang, South Korea Youth Olympics Summer: Buenos Aires, Argentina WFSGI Key Events IOC WFSGI NOC Uniform Support Programme Winter Olympic Games PyeongChang FIFA World Cup Russia

40 years of WFSGI

2016 Signature of the Memorandum of Cooperation between the IOC and the WFSGI at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, 2016.

40 YEARS WFSGI | WALL OF FAME

SECRETARY GENERALS/ PRESIDENT AND CEO Pierre Ryser 1978-1992 (01) Andre Gorgemans 1992-2007 (02) Robbert de Kock 2007-2017 (03)

President and CEO (change of title) Robbert de Kock 2017-present (03)

PRESIDENTS/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 1978-1980 David Sealy 1980-1983 Len Fisher (04) 1983-1986 Kihachiro Onitsuka (05) 1986-1989 Armin A. Dassler (06) 1989-1992 Keith Heyes (07) 1992-1995 Kihachiro Onitsuka (05) 1995-1998 Stephen Rubin (08) 1998-1999 Dick Kazmaier (09) 1999-2001 Stephen Rubin (08)

2001-2004 Masato Mizuno (10) 2004-2007 Michel Perraudin (11) 2007-2011 John E. Larsen (12) 2011-2014 Motoi Oyama (13) 2014-2017 Frank A. Dassler (14) Chairman of the Board (title change) 2017-present Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hollaren (15)

40 YEARS WFSGI | WALL OF FAME

HONORARY PRESIDENTS Stephen Rubin, past representative Pentland Group (08)

The late Kihachiro Onitsuka, past representative Asics (05)

Howard Bruns, past representative SFIA, former SGMA (16) Nouman Butt, past representative SCCI (17) The late Armin Dassler, past representative Puma (18) James Easton, past representative Jas. D. Easton, Inc. (19) Raul Hacker, past representative Brazilian Federation (20) Liu Jun, past representative CSGF China (21) Arthur Lin, past representative, Freesport Corp. Benjamin Liu, past representative TSMA (22) Peter Martin, past representative Canadian Sporting Goods Industry (23) Hirotaka Miyaji, past representative JASPO (24)

Masato Mizuno, past President Mizuno Corp. (25) John Riddle, past representative SFIA, former SGMA (26) Henri Rossolin, past representative French Sporting Goods Federation & FESI (27) Wolfgang Schnellb端gel, past representative Sport 2000 Int. (28) Anil Sharma, past representative SGEPC India (29) Pashi Sondhi, past representative F.C. Sondhi & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. (30) Lindsay Stewart, past representative Nike, Inc. (31) Klaus Uhl, past representative Uhl Sport (32) Giancarlo Zanatta, past representative Tecnica Group (33)

HONORARY DIRECTORS

HONORARY MEMBERS Peter Th端rl, Th端rl PR (34) Manfred Wutzlhofer, past representative Messe M端nchen (35)

40 YEARS WFSGI | QUOTES PAST PRESIDENTS

STEPHEN RUBIN “Forty years after it was founded, the WFSGI is now the supreme international body representing every aspect of the sports trade. It is wonderful to see the developments that have taken place in the field of ethics, fair trade, anti-slavery, climate change, sustainability and intellectual property. Now we know that there is strength in numbers and that a level playing field can only serve to improve the status of all of us as stakeholders.

Of course, members of the WFSGI want to be profitable companies but it’s good to see that we can take initiatives together. For instance, I am delighted to see how our relationship with the IOC has flourished since we first agreed to a marketing code that would prevent ambush marketing and allow smaller companies to advance alongside larger ones with many more assets and spending power. This was followed by regulations in all sports for competitors to showcase their sponsors. The WFSGI is a beacon of light to other trade organisations that have tried for many years to emulate it. It is successful because its members are prepared to work together to increase opportunities for all in the health and fitness sector and long may this continue.” WFSGI President 1995-1998 & 1999-2001 Chairman, Pentland Group plc.

40 YEARS WFSGI | QUOTES PAST PRESIDENTS

MASATO MIZUNO “Congratulations on the 40th anniversary and wishing a great development in the future. The circumstances around us have been changing faster and wider. Devastating disasters caused by global warming occur all over the world. The big drop in oil price in 2015 affected the world economy, and the difference between the rich and the poor is growing bigger. Some people believe in a ‘win-win’ situation that leaves the ethical mind behind. Traders must act with a higher ethical business philosophy like a ‘happy buyer-seller-community’. New technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) changes the world completelya and we must adopt to and challenge it. Dr. Steven Hawking said: ‘All stars who have high civilization distract themselves by either environmental changes or huge conflicts among themselves.’ The eco-system of the earth including human beings will be distracted soon, if we don’t react to the problems. It is the time to metamorphose.”

WFSGI President 2001-2004 Chairman, Mizuno Corporation

40 YEARS WFSGI | QUOTES PAST PRESIDENTS

MICHEL PERRAUDIN “It was an honor and a privilege for me to serve as President of the WFSGI during a difficult period in its development: the WFSGI had to deal with a stagnating membership, financial difficulties as well as diverging internal views on the future course of the organization.

In retrospect, I see these years as years of a significant and successful transition. Through the financial pledge and with the support of core members we secured the financing need to go forward. With the support of the retiring Secretary General, André Gorgemans, we searched for, and identified his successor, Robbert de Kock and lead as well as support him on the way forward, building up a stronger organization. In addition, we opened the federation further towards Asia, particularly China, really making the WFSGI the global organization it has become today. It was my pleasure to hand over the presidency to John Larson at the end of my tenure and to continue to be part of the positive development of the WFSGI to this day, serving among its Board of Directors.” WFSGI President 2004 – 2007 Owner and Founder MP Consult Chairman of the Board of Hugo Boss AG Chairman of the Board of ODLO Sports Holding AG

40 YEARS WFSGI | QUOTES PAST PRESIDENTS

JOHN E. LARSEN â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rapid technology advances in manufacturing, retailing, product development, communication and human performance will have a dramatic impact on our industry bringing new legal and political challenges. WFSGI must continually change to help members deal with these advances and challenges while maintaining a global perspective.â&#x20AC;?

WFSGI President 2007-2011 President Emeritus New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. Former Director New Balance (UK), Ltd.

40 YEARS WFSGI | QUOTES PAST PRESIDENTS

MOTOI OYAMA “The sports industry has been facing multiple significant changes over the recent years: 1. young consumers’ tastes and preferences are evolving with the borders between sport and style becoming more blurred, 2. the distribution channel landscape is shifting dramatically with the accelerating rise of e-commerce and mounting challenges faced by bricks-and-mortar stores, 3. in an ever quickly changing and unpredictable world, ensuring faster production and delivery is becoming essential.

We are entering an era where traditional approaches will no longer work, and I think that WFSGI will play a key role in keeping its members informed of these changes, including the Internet of Things (IoT).”

WFSGI President 2011-2014 Chairman, President & CEO, Representative Director ASICS Corporation

40 YEARS WFSGI | QUOTES PAST PRESIDENTS

FRANK A. DASSLER “The Sporting Goods Industry is special – we all know this and this was the reason for our predecessors to found WFSGI in 1978. When I take a look at my late father opening remarks for the inauguration of WFSGI it becomes quite clear that they cherished the particularities of our business. Although very competitive even then, they knew they carried a certain responsibility for doing the right thing when it came to fair working conditions. ‘We probably cannot change much in the present world but some day someone must start thinking about these problems and try to change the little piece of world he controls. To achieve this is certainly the most sophisticated target for this World Federation’, my father said. We are still not where we would like to be when it comes to Free Trade and there are still a lot of things to do to achieve fair supply chains, but I believe we came quite a way forward during the last four decades. The foundation of our World Federation was a good thing to do – let us use its 40th anniversary to celebrate our achievements and thank the founding fathers for their vision to build this up.”

WFSGI President 2014-2017 President FESI - Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry General Counsel adidas

40 YEARS WFSGI | PAST SECRETARY GENERAL

MILESTONES BY ANDRÉ GORGEMANS, WFSGI Secretary General 1992 - 2007

40 years ago a club was created by a few entrepreneurs who had the foresight to form such an organization to address as a common entity some of the challenges that the sports industry would be facing in the future. This was at that time quite an achievement and was probably the first industry to be thinking globally. The club evolved slowly to become a professional organization. I was extremely priviliged to be part of it for many years and am extremely pleased and proud of the fantastic development it took over the last few years. As I look upon the various development stages the organization took I can summarize for the readers a few milestones which were reached and helped, in a modest way, the WFSGI to attain the level of respectability and recognition it has reached today : • The recognition by the IOC in 1992 as a recognized organization. This recognition facilitated the start of negotiations with the IOC for a wider exposure of the brands on the athletes’ uniforms during the Olympic Games. The process took 2 years and the brands were allowed to increase the size of the logo from 12 cm2 applicable prior to 1992 to 20 cm2. • Several years of financial support by the WFSGI to the Olympic Day run. • The first steps taken in 1993 to embrace China within the organization. It took about 7 years of «ping pong» negotiations between Taïwan, China and the board of WFSGI before the full acceptance without conditions by China as a regular member of the WFSGI. • Starting in 1995 the organization was recognized by many UN organizations interested in the sport industry’s efforts to address some of the issues on their respective agendas i.e. : WHO, UNICEF, UNEP, WTO and UNESCO. It was not easy at that time since these organizations relented having contacts with the private sector and the WFSGI was certainly a pioneer in this quest. • The efforts made by the sporting goods industry to address the issue of child labour as a global industry. This was again a major milestone and a very creative and pioneering initiative. • The attendance and speech by the President of the WFSGI at the Peoples’ Congress in Beijing. • The steps taken by the WFSGI to create a worldwide platform entitled World Sports Forum, a forum in the same spirit as the Davos World Economic Forum, expected to address openly, to debate and discuss the opportunities, challenges and excesses that sports and the sport industry face. Naturally many other milestones were achieved with the help and support of the Board and many Presidents. Amongst them I would like to highlight and especially thank Stephen Rubin who has certainly been a driving force and great support in many strategic, forward thinking and new approaches for the sporting goods industry.

AndrĂŠ Gorgemans (right) visits a soccer ball manufacturer in Sialkot, Pakistan, 1998

I am thrilled that the organization has taken giant steps since 2008 to grow and that the vast majority of the sporting goods producers are now represented within the organization. A major tribute should be extended to my successor for this achievement.

CHILD LABOR ELIMINATION In 1996 CBS broadcasted in the well known ÂŤ60 minutesÂť TV show a program that portrayed the wide use of child labor in the manufacturing of footballs in Sialkot, Pakistan. This program had a devastating effect on the industry and came as a wake up call. Ball brands and manufacturers got together with a great sense of urgency to address this issue. Several meetings took place and preliminary contacts were established with the International Labour Organization in Geneva to envisage a modus operandi to alleviate this major concern. Later that year, a delegation composed of the US manufacturers association (SGMA), accompanied by a private monitoring agency which intended to offer a program to monitor the manufacturers, the ILO, a representative of the manufacturers of Pakistan and myself traveled to Bangladesh to review a program that the ILO had established as the first ever monitoring program for child labor for the local textile industry. During the same trip, the delegation traveled onwards to Sialkot, Pakistan and presented the 2 alternatives to the Board of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce to agree on a monitoring program. The US private montoring agency made a presentation to the Chamber and so did the ILO. The Chamber voted in favor of the monitoring program to be established by the ILO. As a result, the Atlanta Agreement was signed between the ILO and the WFSGI representing the manufacturers commitment to eliminate child labor from the soccer ball industry. This was a major achievement for the sporting goods industry and was hailed by the NGO community and the UN organizations. Bill Clinton in a speech at the UN General Assembly, praised the initiative of the sporting goods industry. Consequently a similar program was developed on the other side of the fence of the Punjab province in Jalandhar, India where there is also a major presence of soccer balls manufacturers which were facing child labor issues as well. As a global industry we can be proud of this pioneering move and new approach to address and instill a sense of corporate social responsibility between brands and contractors.

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1978 · 1987

1978 · 1987

From left to right: Fumiya Tamiaki, Howard Bruns, Masato Mizuno and Max Onoda

Special meeting for the Committee of International Property Rights (CIPR) in China, 1981: Yuan Weimin, Sports Minister of China, surrounded by Xu Zengwu, Stephen Rubin (left), Bernard Lacoste (right) and André Gorgemans

WFSGI Conference, Tokyo, 1985

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1978 Â· 1987

From left to right: Fumiya Tamiaki, Howard Bruns, Kihachiro Onitsuka and Masato Mizuno in 1985

Henri Rossolin and Masato Mizuno (left)

WFSGI Conference, Tokyo, 1985

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1978 Â· 1987

WFSGI Conference, Tokyo, 1985

WFSGI Meetings at ISPO 1986

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1978 Â· 1987

WFSGI Meetings in Grenoble, 1986

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1988 · 1997

1988 · 1997

From left to right: Howard Bruns, Henri Rossolin, Masato Mizuno and Jimmy Easton, 1988

The King of Malaysia, the Sultan of Johor, opens ISPO Asia, initiated by WFSGI and organized by ISPO, Singapore, 1989

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1988 Â· 1997

Pierre Ryser (left), Hajime Onoda (middle) and Kihachiro Onitsuka (right) at a WFSGI Meeting, 1990

John A. Vermeulen (right) receives honours at ISPO Munich, 1989

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1988 Â· 1997

WFSGI Fall Meetings, 1990

From left to right: G.S. Gill, Jochen Schaefer, Dr. Werner Marzin and Masato Mizuno WFSGI Fall Meetings, 1990

Maria Stefan, former Denison (left), John Riddle (middle) and Masato Mizuno (right), WFSGI Fall Meetings, 1990

ISPO Asia 1991, Mr NG Ser Miang, Chairman of the Singapore Sports Council and WFSGI Secretary General Pierre Ryser visited the show, 1991

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1988 Â· 1997

WFSGI Fall Meeting, 1991

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1988 · 1997

General Assembly, 1992

From left to right: J. Lohrberg, Hajime Onoda, Kihachiro Onitsuka and Manfred Wutzelhofer, 1992

From left to right: Hajime Onoda, Michael Payne, Masato Mizuno, André Gorgemans, Doug Kelly, Andrew Napier, Kihachiro Onitsuka, Francois Carrard, and Gilbert Felli, 1992

From left to right: Stefan Biffar, Masato Mizuno, Gary Simon (fourth) and Kris McNamara (far right)

WFSGI 15th Anniversary: Kihachiro Onitsuka (left), John A. Vermeulen (middle), André Gorgemans (right)

From left to right: Masato Mizuno, Hajime Onoda, Kihachiro Onitsuka and Hirotaka Miyaji, 1993

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1988 · 1997

WFSGI Meetings Japan, 1992

Opening ceremony of the Sports Japan Show and WFSGI Meetings Japan, 1992

Meeting participants

Hajime Onoda (left) and Dick Kazmaier on sports retail tour in Kanda, Tokyo

Voting procedures

From left to right: Masato Mizuno, André Gorgemans, Keith Heyes

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1988 · 1997

From left to right: Bernard Lacoste, André Gorgemans, Stephen Rubin, IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch and Kihachiro Onitsuka, 1995

From left to right: S.K. Baik, Mrs Song, Kihachiro Onitsuka, C.Y. Lee, Jae Moon Song, Masato Mizuno, Serghei Trofimov, Hajime Onoda, N.K. Jain, 1994

WFSGI Board Meeting, ISPO Munich, Germany, 1995

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1988 · 1997

Inauguration new WFSGI Office in Verbier, Switzerland, 1995

The Asia-Pacific Sports Exposition (ASPO), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1995

G.S. Gill informs former German Minister for Environmental Affairs Angela Merkel, today’s Chancellor of Germany, about ASPO Trade Show, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1995

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1988 Â· 1997

Visit of the new ISPO fairgounds during the WFSGI summer meetings with WFSGI President Stephen Rubin (middle), 1996

John Riddle and Jochen Schaefer, 1997

J. Lohrberg (left), 1997

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1988 · 1997

Masato Mizuno (left) and Tosaku Nishida (right)

André Gorgemans (left), Maria Stefan (former Denison) and Stephen Rubin (right) at ISPO Munich, 1997 From left to right: A.D. Butta, Keith Heyes, André Gorgemans, Stephen Rubin and John Riddle ISPO, 1997

Pierre Ryser (left) and John Riddle (right), 1997

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1998 · 2007

1998 · 2007

Four in the middle from left to right: John Riddle, Stephen Rubin, Manfred Wutzelhofer and Michel Perraudin, 1998

Narinder Jain (left) and Hirotaka Miyaji (right), 1998

J. Lohrberg visits the Mizuno booth at ISPO Munich, 1998

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1998 · 2007

Hirotaka Miyaji (left), Kihachiro Onitsuka (middle), 1998

From left to right: Frank and Sabine Dassler, Peter Thürl and Michel Perraudin, 1999

Dick Kazmaier (middle) and André Gorgemans (right), 1999

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1998 · 2007

Dr. Ju Ho Chang (left), André Gorgemans (second from right) and Laura Young (right), 2000

Football factory visit by André Gorgemans, 2001

Flavio Cotti, former President of the Swiss Confederation at a WFSGI meeting, 2000

André Gorgemans visits a child labor project, 2000

Keith Heyes, 2000

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1998 · 2007

IOC Member of China, Zaiqing Yu, with André Gorgemans

ISPO Board Meeting in China

From left to right: Setphen Rubin, Laura Young, André Gorgemans and Mr. Xu

Laura Young and Stephen Rubin

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1998 · 2007

WFSGI Board Meeting at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, 2002

WFSGI Meetings in the USA, 2001

From left to right: Kihachiro Onitsuka, John Riddle, Masato Mizuno and Hirotaka Miyaji, Olympic Museum, 2002

John Riddle (middle left), John E. Larsen (middle right) and Kihachiro Onitsuka, 2002

From left to right: Masato Mizuno, Kihachiro Onitsuka, Manfred Wutzlhofer and John Riddle

André Gorgemans with the Olympic Torch, Salt Lake City, 2002

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1998 · 2007

Kihachiro Onitsuka (left) and Masato Mizuno (right) cut the WFSGI birthday cake

25th WFSGI Anniversary celebrations, 2003

53 From left to right: Jochen Schaefer, Masasto Mizuno, Pashi Sondhi, Stephen Rubin, André Gorgemans and Michel Perraudin

Honours for Peter Thürl

WFSGI Dinner ISPO Munich, 2003

From left to right: André Gorgemans, David Stefan, Stephen Rubin and Maria Stefan

From left to right: Jochen Schaefer, Masasto Mizuno, Pashi Sondhi, Stephen Rubin, André Gorgemans and Michel Perraudin

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1998 · 2007

André Gorgemans, 2004

Manfred Wutzlhofer (second from the left), Michel Perraudin, and Masato Mizuno (right), 2005

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1998 Â· 2007

WFSGI Dinner ISPO Munich, 2005

WFSGI Annual Meetings at ISPO Munich, 2005

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1998 · 2007

Michel Perraudin (right)

56 Annual Meetings of WFSGI in China, 2006

Hirotaka Miyaji holds a keynote speech from JASPO – Association of Japan Sporting Goods Industries

First row left to right: Tom Cove, Michel Perraudin, Masato Mizuno and André Gorgemans

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 1998 Â· 2007

WFSGI Meetings at ISPO Munich, 2007

Honours for Mr. Holzapfel

Official WFSGI Dinner at ISPO Munich, 2007

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 · 2017

2008 · 2017

President John E. Larsen honours Manfred Wutzlhofer, ISPO Munich, 2008

On behalf of ASICS Motoi Oyama receives the reward of the late Kihachiro Onitsuka as Honorary President, ISPO Munich, 2008

From left to right: George Wood, Toshi Mizuno, Hirotaka Miyaji and Anil Sharma, ISPO Munich, 2008

Robbert de Kock (left), Michel Perraudin (middle) and Frank A. Dassler (right), ISPO Munich, 2008

Sven Pastowski (left) and Lars Wiskum at ISPO Munich, 2008 A personal present for the retiring Secretary General André Gorgemans, ISPO Munich, 2008

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 · 2017

George Wood (left), Michel Perraudin (middle) and Masato Mizuno (right), ISPO Munich, 2008

Official opening of the China International Sporting Goods Show, 2008

Raul Hacker (left), Klaus Uhl (middle) and André Gorgemans, ISPO Munich, 2008 Catherine Wang and Robbert de Kock at Sportex, 2008

WFSGI Meeting and visit of the Olympics Bird Nest, Beijing, 2008

Meetings in Taiwan, 2008

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 Â· 2017

Official WFSGI Dinner at ISPO Munich, 2009

Meetings at ISPO Munich, 2009, from left to right: Pashi Sondhi, Marius Rovers, John E. Larsen and Ron Pietersen

WFSGI Dinner at ISPO Munich, 2009

China International Sporting Goods Show Dinner, 2009

CR Committee workshop session on a sailing boat in The Netherlands, 2009

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 Â· 2017

Hirotaka Miyaji, Toshi Mizuno, Sean Kerry, Jochen Schaefer and Benjamin Liu (far right), ISPO Munich, 2009 Meeting with IOC President Rogge, 2010

Meetings in Taiwan, 2009

Board of Directors, ISPO Munich, 2010

TaiSpo opening, 2010 Meetings at UCI in Aigle, 2010

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 · 2017

Guangzhou Trade Meeting with major manufacturers, Chinese officials and Trade Counsel Edwin Vermulst (left), 2011

From left to right: Paul Yang, Catherine Wang and George Wood, TaiSpo, 2011

One of the first bicycle industry meetings in Taiwan, Taipei Cycle Show, 2011 Tobias Gröber (left) and Klaus Dittrich (right) receive a little Swiss thank you from WFSG President Motoi Oyama and Secretary General Robbert de Kock to Tobias Gröber (left) and Klaus Dittrich (right)

Intervention at UN Civil Society Hearing on Prevention and Control of NCDs to promote Physical Activity, New York, USA

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 Â· 2017

Honours for Masato Mizuno, ISPO Munich, 2011 Outgoing President John E. Larsen, ISPO Munich, 2011

Official WFSGI Dinner Night, ISPO Munich, 2011

The Board of Directors at ISPO Munich, 2011

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 Â· 2017

Bi-Annual Meetings in Bern, 2011

Bi-Annual Meetings in Hoofddorp (Amsterdam), 2012

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 Â· 2017

ISPO Beijing, 2012

Honours for Arthur Lin, ISPO Beijing, 2012

High-level meeting between a WFSGI delegation and WHO DG Dr. Margaret Chan in Geneva, 2012

Honours for Benjamin Liu at TaiSpo, 2012

TaisPo 2012

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 Â· 2017

Bi-Annual Board Meeting, Tokyo, Japan, 2013

President Motoi Oyama and Secretary General Robbert de Kock visit TaiSpo, 2013

Bi-Annual Board Meeting, Bern, 2013: side-program of visiting a watch manufacturer

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 Â· 2017

Board of Directors ISPO, 2014

Jochen Schaefer (left), Charles Yang (middle) and Tom Cove (right), ISPO Munich, 2014

Three past Presidents with incoming President Frank A. Dassler

ISPO Munich Annual Meetings 2014

WFSGI Secretary General Robbert de Kock and incoming President Frank A. Dassler hand over a painting to outgoing President Motoi Oyama

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 Â· 2017

WFSGI Aquatics Committee was officially established in London, 2015

WFSGI Bi-Annual Board Meeting in Boston with a visit to the TD Garden, home of the Boston Celtics and Bruins, 2015

Robbert de Kock and Frank A. Dassler, 2015

From left to right: Frank A. Dassler, John E. Larsen, Motoi Oyama and TD Garden Managing Director, 2015

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 · 2017

The first BWF WFSGI Badminton Manufacturers Meeting in Kunshan, China, 2016

Rajesh Kharabanda

Sean O’Hollaren and Tom Cove

WFSGI Committee Meetings and the Bi-Annual Board Meeting in the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, 2016

Frank A. Dassler

David Zürcher

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 · 2017

WFSGI BI-ANNUAL BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN PORTLAND 2017

Sean O’Hollaren (left) and Robbert de Kock (right)

From left to right: George Wood, John E. Larsen, Michel Perraudin, Robbert de Kock and Marius Rovers

Dinner at the World of Speed in Portland Tim Boyle and Peter Bragdon

From left to right: John E. Larsen, George Wood and Sean O’Hollaren

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 Â· 2017

Board of Directors and representatives

Physical Activity Committee

CR Committee

Legal Committee

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 Âˇ 2017

WFSGI met, together with senior experts of adidas, New Balance and Nike, various representatives of Indonesian government, including the Minister of Industry, Mr. Airlangga Hartarto, and the investment coordinator board (BKPM) chairman Mr. Tom Lembong, 2017.

CR Committee Chair Frank Henke ISPO Munich, 2017

WFSGI BWF Manufacturers Meeting around the Badminton World Superseries Finals in Dubai, 2017

Recession of the Board after the election where outgoing President Frank A. Dassler handed over thank you souvenirs to the outgoing Board Members

40 YEARS WFSGI | PICTURES 2008 · 2017

New Chairman of the Board Sean O’Hollaren and President and CEO Robbert de Kock hand over a present to Frank A. Dassler

Honorary Directors Hirotaka Miyaji (left) and Nouman Butt (right)

CISO Committee Meeting, Lausanne, 2017

40 YEARS WFSGI | WORLD SPORTS FORUM

WORLD SPORTS FORUM The World Sports Forum (WSF) was established in 1997 as a non profit association to host an international conference at regular intervals. The objectives of the WSF are to provide an arena for all stakeholders of sports and sports-related communities; address the most pressing issues related to sports; serve as a neutral platform for discussion; debate and act on the key issues on the global agenda of sport and ensure an open dialogue in order to bridge commercial interests in a globalized world with the social responsibility of large organizations.

Centennial Olympic Congress, Paris, 1994 - Meeting of the World Sports Forum task force. Mr. Gorgemans, and Mr. Ouellet

The third World Sports Forum in Lausanne, Switzerland, 2001, to enable members of the sports and sportsrelated community to address the most pressing issues related to sports and its current and future impact on society in a non-political, casual setting

The second World Sports Forum in St. Moritz, Switzerland, 2000. In a non-political, collegial setting, diverse members of the sports community addressed the most pressing issues pertaining to sports and its current and future impact on society

Invitation and programme from the first World Sports Forum in St. Moritz, Switzerland, 1998 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; First sports conference with the presence of the IOC, International Sports Federation, NGOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the sport industry

40 YEARS WFSGI | WORLD SPORTS FORUM

World Sports Forum 2014 speakers, from left to right: Thomas Spiess, Director Supply Chain Management, Odlo International AG; Prof. Dr. Joerg Hostetter, Assistant Professor, School of Management and Vice Director of the Chair of Logisitics Management, University of St. Gallen; Thomas Stuchly, Senior Manager, Consumer Goods and Retail Practice, Porsche Consulting GmbH, and Tom Cove, CEO, Sports and Faintness Industry Association (SFIA)

World Sports Forum 2014: IPR & Online Brand Abuse, CSR Supply Chain Management, Sports as a Tool for Development & Peace. Panel discussion, from left to right: Michele Provera, Head of the Internet Brand Protection and Enforcement Services, Convey Srl; Ulf Wingen, Senior Brand Protection Manager, adidas Group; Prof. Dr. Alexander J. Wurzer, Wurzer & Kollegen GmbH; Jochen Schaefer, WFSGI Legal Counsel, and Sophie Molle, Senior Manager, World Customs Organization

75 World Sports Forum 2015: Entering & Exploring New Markets. Speaker Dr. Haico Ebbers, Professor of International Economics, Neyenrode Business University, Netherlands

World Sports Forum 2016: Sustainability, Ethics & Human Rights. From left to right: Adam Garfunkel, Managing Director, Junxion Strategy; Shaun McCarthy, Former Chair, Commission for a sustainable London 2012; Federico Addiechi, Head of Sustainability, FIFA; Sylvia Schenk, Head of Working Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Corruption in Sports, Transparency Intl. Germany, and John Morrison, Executive Director, Institute for Human Rights and Business

World Sports Forum, Olympic Museum Lausanne, 2002 - Opening Ceremony, speech by Stephen Rubin, President of the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) World Sports Forum 2017: Future of Sports Retailing. John Terra, Research Director Retail, Ebeltoft Group, and Robbert de Kock, WFSGI President and CEO

40 YEARS WFSGI | WORLD MANUFACTURERS FORUM

WORLD MANUFACTURERS FORUM The World Manufacturers Forum was initiated and launched in 2013 by our member brands and manufacturers. Ever since it has been our goal to be geared to meet the needs of our industry. During the Forum, a line up of high-level keynote speakers will demonstrate new approaches and provide you with the time and platform to network with other industry representatives. 01

From left to right: WFSGI President Motoi Oyama with Hirotaka Miyaji (01), Catherine Wang (02) and George Wood (03)

George Wood, WFSGI Board Member, WFSGI Chairman Manufacturers Committee, Vice Chairman, CNFI Trade Development, Honorary President, Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (TSMA)

Third WFSGI World Manufacturers Forum 2015: Beyond Lean Manufacturing, Hong Kong. From left to right: Prof. Dr. Nick Lin-Hi, University Mannheim, Germany; Alex Thomas, VP Supply Chain and Manufacturing/Engineering Strategy, VF Corporation, and Gerhald Flatz, Managing Director, KTC LTD.

40 YEARS WFSGI | WORLD MANUFACTURERS FORUM

Speakers, hosts and partners of the WFSGI Manufacturers Forum 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; How Can Design and Manufacturing Embrace?

The WFSGI Manufacturers Forum 2014 was hosted by Porsche Leipzig, Germany. From left to right: Prof. Steve Evans, University of Cambridge, UK; Bob Shorrock, President, Ching Luh Group; Herbert Hainer, CEO, adidas Group, and Peter Gilmore, VP Global Sourcing, Under Armour

Workshop session by Porsche Consulting

Fourth WFSGI World Manufacturers Forum 2016: High-Tech Innovation, Digitalization & Robotics, Taichung, Taiwan. From left to right: George Wood, WFSGI Board Director, Honorary President, Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (TSMA), President, TBS Group Corporation; Robbert de Kock, WFSGI Secretary General, a representative of Taiwan in Germany, Catherine Wang, President, TSMA, and Frank Dassler, WFSGI President

From left to right: Kim Y. C. Tsai, Chairman, Mobiletron; Andy Liu, Assistant GM, Sales & Marketing Division, Industrial Automation Business Group, Delta Electronics, Inc., Taiwan; Prof. Dr. Jay Lee, University of Cincinnati; Christian Decker, Managing Director, DESMA; Aditya Ramkrishna, Director, Siemens Ltd. Taiwan, and Prof. Peter J. Sher, Corporate Synergy Development Center, Taiwan

Future workshop by Kurt Cavano

Fifth WFSGI World Manufactures Forum 2017: Moving on to a Digital & Automated Business of the Future, Munich, Germany. Moderator Edwin Keh

Speaker line up from day 2, 2017. From left to right: Kurt Cavano, President, GT Nexus; Karl-Hendrik Magnus, Principal, McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Edwin Keh, CEO, HKRITA (moderator); Prof. Jay Lee, University of Cincinnati, USA; Klaus Hecker, Managing Director, Organic Electronics Association, Germany; Rajan Palaniswamy, Chairman and CEO, SoftWear Automation, and Denis Pennel, CEO, World Employment Confederation

40 YEARS WFSGI | WORLD CYCLING FORUM

WORLD CYCLING FORUM The World Cycling Forum is the bicycle industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first ever 2-day congress where a series of expert speakers explained to the close to 200 high-level participants, in detail, that online ordering will soon dominate the retail landscape. This bi-annual event was first held in 2017 and focused on consumer centricity and increasing speed to market.

Welcome by Robbert de Kock, WFSGI President and CEO, and Jack Oortwijn, Editor in Chief, Bike Europe

Reto Aeschenbacher (left) and Pascal Ducrot

40 YEARS WFSGI | WORLD CYCLING FORUM

From left to right: Janice Wang, CEO, Alvanon; Peter Ernsting, Senior Vice President Group Supply Chain, Carlsberg AG, and Member Supervisory Board Accell Group NV, and Steve Evans, Director of Research in Industrial Sustainability, University of Cambridge, and Moderator at the WFSGI World Cycling Forum

From left to right: Steve Evans, Director of Research in Industrial Sustainability, University of Cambridge, and Moderator World Cycling Forum; Franck Denglos, Vice President Speed, adidas; Christian Decker, General Manager, DESMA Footwear Automation; Robert J. Margevicius, Executive Vice President, Specialized Bicycle Components, and Janice Wang, CEO, Alvanon

THE FUTURE OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES

ÂŠ2015 IOC David Burnett

40 YEARS WFSGI | OLYMPIC FAMILY

BY THOMAS BACH The sporting goods industry can look back with pride on being an important part of so many iconic moments, new records and unforgettable sporting achievements in Olympic history. But as in sports, it is always more important to look to the future instead of resting on the success of the past. Building on its strong partnership with the WFSGI, the IOC looks ahead at how we can keep the Olympic Games attractive and relevant for the future.

Let me extend my heartfelt congratulations as the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) celebrates its 40-year anniversary. The International Olympic Committee is proud to have partnered with the WFSGI for much of this time. Your anniversary is therefore an important milestone and an opportunity to look back on what has been achieved. One highlight of our partnership certainly was the Uniform Support Programme at the Olympic Games Rio 2016. Thanks to the support of WFSGI, athletes from 69 NOCs in need were provided with free competition clothing for the Games, in a great example of solidarity. The Programme was so successful, that we are extending it jointly for the upcoming Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. As you celebrate your 40th anniversary, the sporting goods industry can look back with pride on being an important part of so many iconic moments, new records and unforgettable sporting achievements in Olympic history. Your great contribution and support make the incredible performance of the athletes possible. But as in sports, it is always more important to look to the future instead of resting on the success of the past. Ever since our cooperation with the WFSGI began in 1997, our partnership has always had a strong focus on enhancing the image of the Olympic Games, and

on promoting the development of sport and the welfare of athletes across the globe. More recently, our partnership has been guided by the recommendations of Olympic Agenda 2020, the strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement. With the Olympic Agenda 2020 and its three pillars of credibility, sustainability and youth, we have an even stronger foundation to take our partnership to the future. At the heart of this lies our shared belief in the unique power of sport to make the world a better place. As we look to the future, we must always remember that the success of the Olympic Movement depends on the continued success of the Olympic Games. With Olympic Agenda 2020, we are on the right track to keep the Olympic Games attractive and relevant for the future. This is why we undertook the most comprehensive reform of the Olympic programme in our recent history. As a result, PyeongChang 2018 will see a record number of female athletes at the Olympic Winter Games, while the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will have the highest-ever representation of female athletes in Olympic history, in addition to being more youthful and more urban. Already for the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018, we will have the first sports programme with complete gender equality, a 50-50 balance, with the same number of girls and boys competing in the same number of sports and events.

40 YEARS WFSGI | OLYMPIC FAMILY

IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch and WFSGI President Stephen Rubin sign the Olympic Marketing Code between the IOC and the WFSGI in 1997 in Lausanne

Signature of the IOC/WFSGI Code of Conduct in 2004 in Lausanne: Chief of IOC President’s Executive Office, Christophe De Kepper, Masato Mizuno, IOC President Jacques Rogge, Michel Perraudin and IOC Olympic Games Executive Director, Gilbert Felli

IOC President Thomas Bach and WFSGI President Frank A. Dassler sign the Memorandum of Cooperation between the IOC and the WFSGI in 2016 at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne

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Lillehammer 2016 Winter YOG, Cross country skiing, free Women - Final, Moa Lundgren (SWE) 1st and Johanna Hagstroem (SWE) 2nd are congratulating each other

Olympic Agenda 2020 also commits us to make the Olympic Games more feasible and more sustainable. Paris and Los Angeles, the Host Cities for the Olympic Games 2024 and 2028 respectively, are both leading the way in this regard. Both cities have embraced Olympic Agenda 2020 in a great way. We see this especially by the record number of existing and temporary facilities that are planned. This is something we have not seen in this dimension in the history of the Olympic Games. These examples will lead to significant cost reductions in the organisation of future Olympic Games. We know that the future success of the Olympic Games rests on our credibility and integrity. With Olympic Agenda 2020, we have underlined our commitment to strengthen the integrity of sport. For this reason, the IOC has already implemented all good governance measures called for under Olympic Agenda 2020 and we expect other sport organisations to follow this lead. Protecting the clean athletes is another key commitment. In this respect, we have made many proposals on how to reform the worldwide anti-doping system, with the aim to strengthen the role of the World Anti-Doping Agency and making it more efficient. Everything we do ultimately depends on the global appeal of the Olympic Games. This is why we are so grateful to our partners, like the WFSGI, who are on our side to promote the development of sport and the welfare of athletes. In our interconnected world, we know that we can shape the future of sport only in cooperation with our partners and stakeholders. In this spirit of partnership, let me wish everyone at the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry all the best for the next 40 years and beyond. The IOC looks forward to deepening our cooperation to preserve the integrity and uniqueness of the Olympic Games.

40 YEARS WFSGI | OLYMPIC FAMILY

A delegation of the WFSGI visits IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch (middle): Masato Mizuno (left) and Kihachiro Onitsuka, WFSGI President, 1992

A delegation of the WFSGI visits IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch, 1992. In the first row, WFSGI President Kihachiro Onitsuka (left), IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch (middle) and Masato Mizuno (right)

ISPO and the WFSGI have been inseparably linked in the past and by way of tradition, the Federation’s Annual Meetings have been held in Munich since 1986. The two ISPO bosses during this period, Dr Werner Marzin and Manfred Wutzlhofer, provided the framework for two big visits by the President of the IOC in 1985 and 1986. The picture shows IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch (middle) visiting ISPO with Gib Ford, CEO of Champion, (left) and J. Lohrberg (right)

Meeting between IOC President Jacques Rogge, WFSGI President Motoi Oyama and Stephen Rubin, Honorary WFSGI President, London, 2012

WFSGI representatives visit IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch, 1987

Speech by Richard Kazmeier, WFSGI President at the World Conference on Doping in Sport, Lausanne, 1999

40 YEARS WFSGI | OLYMPIC FAMILY

Olympic Museum, Lausanne, 2016 - André Gorgemans, former WFSGI Secretary General meets IOC President Thomas Bach

Cooperation between the IOC, the UNESCO and other international organisations for the promotion of sport in schools, IOC Headquarters, Lausanne, 2015

Board Meeting at the IOC HQ in Lausanne, 2010

5th IOC World Conference on Women and Sport, Los Angeles, 2012 - Speech by Robbert de Kock, WFSGI Secretary General

Olympic Museum, Lausanne, 2016 – Michel Perraudin, former WFSGI President meets IOC President Thomas Bach, Frank Dassler WFSGI President (middle)

Signature of a co-operation agreement between the IOC and the WFSGI, at the Olympic Museum, Lausanne, 2016 - Group photograph (from left to right): Frank Dassler, WFSGI President, Thomas Bach, IOC President and Robbert de Kock, WFSGI Secretary General

40 YEARS WFSGI | OLYMPIC FAMILY

Thomas Bach, IOC President (in the middle) with members of the project team from the IOC, WFSGI and sporting goods brands at the Olympic Club in Rio

2016 The IOC WFSGI NOC Uniform Support Programme was put in place to assist NOCs and athletes that are unable to procure compliant competition uniforms for the Games by providing them with outfits that meet not only the technical requirements of the International Federations, but also Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter. The Uniform Support Programme at the Olympic Games Rio 2016 benefited 350 athletes from 69 NOCs and was subsequently shortlisted for the “Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year” at the Peace and Sport Awards. Created in 2008, the annual Peace and Sport Awards reward organisations and individuals that have made an outstanding contribution to peace, dialogue and social stability in the world through sport. Eighteen National Olympic Committees from four continents were provided with free competition clothing in PyeongChang, thanks to the support of the IOC and the WFSGI.

40 YEARS WFSGI | CONGRATULATIONS FROM FRIENDS & PARTNERS

NADA

NOUMAN TOM

“Congratulations to the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) on its 40th anniversary! Forty years of major achievements. Forty years in which the WFSGI has affirmed itself as the most authoritative body for the sport industry, constantly up to date on the latest advanced research on quality materials for sports, ensuring that these products are manufactured in compliance with globally recognized labour principles. We commend the WFSGI for its engagement in the promotion of physical activity for all to prevent heart disease and foster healthy lifestyles. As a member of the Permanent Consultative Council of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport, the WFSGI is a strategic partner in our advocacy to highlight the contribution of sport to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. In such challenging times, we count on our continued close cooperation – and look forward to the next forty years!”

“WFSGI has been spearheading the interests of Sports Goods Industry for last 40 years, supporting the businesses involved with sporting goods industry at large. I have no doubt that the Federation would continue to facilitate the sports industry with same passion and zeal. I believe that for WFSGI, the journey has only begun. 40 years young, we have achieved so much yet we strive to conquer more.”

AL-NASHIF

IDRIS BUTT

WFSGI Honorary Director & past representative of SCCI - The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry Executive member, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI)

COVE “WFSGI’s mission and operational focus has evolved. But what has always marked the WFSGI is the visionary leadership of the top executives in our global industry. When it was founded in 1978, leaders such as Armin A. Dassler, Jim Easton and former SGMA President Howard Bruns saw how WFSGI could help build personal relationships and improve opportunities to work cooperatively toward common international purposes. In the 1990’s, the WFSGI led the way in directly confronting challenges of rapidly changing production environments. Led by Stephen Rubin, John Riddle, André Gorgemans and the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce, we developed groundbreaking solutions to codes of conduct, employment monitoring and environmental impacts. Those early days served as a catalyst for dramatic steps forward in sustainability and corporate responsibility. Today brings new challenges around promoting physical activity for all. I’m confident our current and future industry leaders will succeed as well. We must.”

Board member, Independent Monitoring Association for Child Labor (IMAC) CEO, Capital Sports (PVT) LTD. Former President, Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI)

WFSGI Board Member representing SFIA

Assistant Director-General for Social

Former President, Child Social

President SFIA – Sport and Fitness

and Human Sciences, UNESCO

Development Organization (CSDO)

Industry Association

40 YEARS WFSGI | CONGRATULATIONS FROM FRIENDS & PARTNERS

KLAUS DITTRICH

“Messe München congratulates the WFSGI on 40 years of successful and constant further development of the industry. The sporting team spirit is especially important with this continuing pace. We’re stronger together, which is why, in tandem with ISPO, we have worked with the WFSGI from the outset, developing new ideas and concepts that have supported the industry’s success for more than 40 years. Right now, the digital transformation is presenting numerous sectors with new challenges, including the sports industry. To be able to lead the industry into a competitive future we need to recognize and seize these opportunities. The close exchange between ISPO and the WFSGI is also helping the sports industry in this regard on its path into a secure future.”

LI HUA

RAJESH

“It is worth celebrating that 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of both the founding of the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) and China’s allaround reform and opening up. Since accession into WFSGI, China Sporting Goods Federation (CSGF) has seen marked development. As organizers of the WFSGI Annual Meetings in 2006 and 2008, CSGF attributes its success to strong assistance and support from WFSGI, as well as the maturity of China’s sports undertaking and market prosperity. In the future, CSGF will remain committed to and make greater contributions in member development, the operation of the China Sport Show, standardization of sporting goods, international cooperation, fulfillment of social responsibilities and industry researches through the provision of solutions with Chinese characteristics.”

“During its first 40 years WFSGI played a major role in supporting emerging and maturing sports brands and manufacturers all over the world. Supporting the Football Programme in India created a big membership pool for WFSGI and one of the most successful voluntary CSR activities in the history of the sports industry. The opportunity today is to bring the vast Indian sports equipment, apparel and footwear manufacturers and IT service providers to the WFSGI pool and eco system. This would bring in value for the brands which get access to the highly skilled Indian work force and one of the largest emerging consumer markets of the world. WFSGI is already aggressive in inviting members from India, SriLanka, Vietnam and other countries, which were earlier not part of the organization and hopes to see this list grow in coming years.”

KHARABANDA

WFSGI Board Member and WFSGI Board Member

representative of SGEPC - Sports Goods

WFSGI Board Member

President of CSGF – Chinese Sporting

Export Promotion Council Managing

Chairman & CEO, Messe München

Goods Federation

Director Freewill Sports

40 YEARS WFSGI | CONGRATULATIONS FROM FRIENDS & PARTNERS

AKITO JULIAN GEORGE MIZUNO SAVORY WOOD “I would like to offer my sincere congratulations on the 40th anniversary celebrations of WFSGI. WFSGI is a unique organization successfully promoting the activities of our industry by gathering together members of this industry globally. I would like to express my respect for the continuous activities of WFSGI for the sound development of the sports industry, and its recognition among the ILO and the WTO.

“At no prior time has the sporting goods industry experienced such rapidly accelerating disruption of the traditional business model. Consequently it is very important for sporting goods associations to not only come together but work together globally. Indeed very exciting times for our industry which is experiencing strong growth and attracting new sport participation.”

“Over the recent years, WFSGI has turned over another successful page and moves towards a broad direction. Standing as the most significant partner of Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (TSMA), WFSGI plays a more positive and active role in the global sporting industry with good social visions and goals for all the people and the key players on the international stages. In pursuit of a fair and responsible industrial world, it continues helping the members with constructive services and information. Also for promoting a universal sportive lifestyle, it has reached out to more international institutes, such as UN, FIFA, etc. to impose substantial influences. As a long-termed partner more than four decades, TSMA has actively participated in its meetings and assisted in the organization of some manufacturer forums in Taiwan. We believe that WFSGI is an essential communication platform between the global sports brands and manufacturers.

WFSGI has also established itself as a representative of the sports industry and a member of the IOC Olympic Family. This relationship will surely assist JASPO’s activities related to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. JASPO will continue to strive to pass on the legacy built by WFSGI to the younger generation. From the bottom of my heart, I wish for the continued development of WFSGI.”

Hereby, we wish WFSGI a brighter future and that it builds a sportive and healthier world!” WFSGI Board Member and President of JASPO – Association of

representative of TSMA – Taiwan

Japan Sporting Goods Industries

President & CEO CSGA - Canadian

Sporting Goods Manufacturers

President, Mizuno Corporation

Sporting Goods Association

Past President TSMA

40 YEARS WFSGI | CODE OF CONDUCT

THE WFSGI CODE OF CONDUCT A key feature of WFSGI membership is commitment to a business Code of Conduct. The WFSGI Code was designed as a model for companies committed to ensuring that their operations satisfy high ethical standards in the global marketplace. Many member companies have introduced their own codes and are monitoring compliance with those codes using internal and external monitors. Several members have also adopted the Code of Conduct published by the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) or are participating members in Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives like the Fair Labor Association, the Ethical Trading Initiative or the Fair Wear Foundation, or SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange).

Stakeholders like political institutions and advocacy groups are demanding ever higher standards for business conduct and are seeking more transparency in reporting for businesses at all levels of the supply chain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not just consumer facing brands and their immediate suppliers. These stakeholders are monitoring industry leadersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; progress at voluntarily raising business standards and effectively addressing some of the persistent and complex labour, safety and environmental challenges in the manufacture of sporting goods. Brands in particular are in the spotlight and failure to meet stakeholder expectations does not go unnoticed. The WFGSI plays an important role as a knowledge hub and resource for its members; it provides a platform for sharing best practices and actively engages members in realising a vision of corporate social responsibility (CSR) that is grounded in shared values and principles.

RULES OF THE GAME THE WORLD FEDERATION OF THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY CODE OF CONDUCT

WFSGI PLEDGE FOR THE FIFA QUALITY PROGRAMME The WFSGI Pledge, as part of the FIFA Quality Programme, is a tool to ensure that FIFA certified footballs and artificial turf are produced in compliance with the WFSGI Code of Conduct outlining internationally recognized labour standards. Since 1997 the sporting goods industry has actively worked with FIFA to eliminate child labour in Pakistan and India, and with the topic of social compliance gaining importance over the years, in 2012 this single point focus on child labour was shifted to a broader approach covering today’s internationally recognized labour standards and embracing global production of FIFA certified products. Today, each company that wishes to sign a FIFA license agreement and become part of the FIFA Quality Programme together with their manufacturer must sign a Pledge form confirming that they are both in compliance with all the principles set forth in WFSGI Code of Conduct. In order to verify this, the FIFA licensee (applicant) has to provide the WFSGI with an audit report proving its supplier’s full compliance with the WFSGI Code of Conduct. The audit report must cover all the provisions stipulated in the Code of Conduct and must be issued by an internationally recognized third party auditing company. A separate Pledge is required for each production place where FIFA certified products are manufactured, and every FIFA licensee must renew each Pledge annually. If the company fails to provide the WFSGI with the required documentation in due time or the supplier is not in compliance with WFSGI’s Code of Conduct, FIFA remains the right to withdraw their license.

2015

40 YEARS WFSGI | CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

CR POSITION PAPERS The WFSGI Corporate Responsibility (CR) Committee has finalized its communication project and 13 papers outlining WFSGI position on a range of corporate responsibility topics to support our members in their own communication and implementation of CR activities. While over the last two decades the sporting goods industry and its members have made significant progress in driving the CR agenda in their industry and have even taken true leadership positions in certain areas that are recognized by experts as role models in the entire business world, the achievements and successes should be made visible. 01. THE WFSGI CODE OF CONDUCT The very first paper outlines the Code of Conduct as a basis for corporate responsibility actions. The main focus lies on the content of the WFSGI Code of Conduct. All member companies have signed this Code upon admission to the WFSGI. (see page 91) 02. NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS The following paper examines the increasing importance of non-financial disclosure requirements for companies. This position paper also touches upon the role of transparency regarding corporate responsibility.

03. UN GUIDING PRINCIPLES ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS In the context of disclosure and standards, another position paper is articulating the WFSGIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stand on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights as they relate to our member community.

In that regard, the position paper provides a very insightful best practice example on how to tackle the challenge of factory closure or downsizing. 08. WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY One of the major areas where companies are requested to comply with codes and law is explained in this paper. 09. PRODUCT SAFETY The position paper provides an overview of regulation and voluntary initiatives pertaining to product safety and compliance. It also highlights the importance of product safety and how the industry can work together through the WFSGI in this area. 10. CHEMICAL SAFETY Going beyond product safety, a further position paper addresses regulation and initiatives pertaining to chemical safety in product manufacturing.

04. WAGES The position paper is covering a very topical subject. Wages and benefits is one of topics covered in the WFSGI Code of

11. CLIMATE CHANGE This position paper tries to outline the context within which climate change has gained in significance. It also

Conduct (art II. par. 4.).

exemplifies the drivers for taking action as well as the challenges.

05. WORKING HOURS The subsequent position paper takes up another provision of the WFSGI Code of Conduct. The paper sheds light upon the factors behind this issue, but also the benefits and challenges behind addressing working hours. 06. MIGRANT WORKERS A further topic of prevailing importance is covered in the position paper. The papers provide readers with an over view of regulations and initiatives in place. 07. FACTORY CLOSURES AND DOWNSIZING As part of a truly global industry, sporting goods company operate at a fast pace in a quickly changing environment.

12. RAW MATERIALS SUSTAINABILITY The position paper explains the importance of raw material assessment and selection. This helps to understand the shift to more sustainable raw materials for the production of sporting goods. 13. HUMAN RIGHTS & SUSTAINABILITY AT INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS The sporting goods industry is an important player when it comes to international sporting events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the paper provides readers with an overview of key considerations for international sporting events, as well as some useful frameworks and initiatives.

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MAKING STRIDES

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THE WORLD FEDERATION OF THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY AND THE UNITED NATIONS GUIDING PRINCIPLES ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

RAISING THE BAR THE WORLD FEDERATION OF THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY DISCLOSURE

CARRYING THE BALL

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THE WORLD FEDERATION OF THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY AND WORKING HOURS

THE WORLD FEDERATION OF THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY AND PROMOTING FAIR WAGES

LEVELLING THE PLAYING FIELD

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THE WORLD FEDERATION OF THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY AND MIGRANT WORKERS

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THE WORLD FEDERATION OF THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY AND WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

LEAPING THE HURDLES THE WORLD FEDERATION OF THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY AND PRODUCT SAFETY

COVERING ALL BASES THE WORLD FEDERATION OF THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY AND CHEMICAL SAFETY

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STAYING ON TRACK THE WORLD FEDERATION OF THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY AND HUMAN RIGHTS & SUSTAINABILITY AT INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS

40 YEARS WFSGI | FREE & FAIR TRADE

WHERE ARE WE HEADING? BY EDWIN VERMULST & JUHI DION SUD Over the past four decades, the trade canvas has witnessed an enormous shift from the mercantilist model to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;internationalizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; resulting in global value chains. This changed approach has been accompanied by trading partners using different protectionist tools starting from tariffs to hybrid non-tariff barriers. Market liberalization has been the goal and will remain for the decades to come as protectionist tendencies are on the rise.

Globalization of trade over the past 40 years can be divided into roughly three phases. During the first phase, when the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs in 1947 set the global trading order, developed countries took the lead in market liberalization by reducing tariffs while the developing countries kept their tariffs high. At the same time, the former used trade defence instruments to protect their markets. In the second phase, which started with the establishment of the WTO in 1995, there was a marked shift in the approach of the developing countries as they reduced tariffs and even signed up to plurilateral agreements like the Information Technology Agreement entailing tariff elimination. However, at the same time, developing countries like India, Brazil and Argentina among others, became prolific users of trade defence measures and are now the most important users of the anti-dumping (refer to the map) and safeguard instruments. The past decade symbolizes the third phase wherein global trade underwent tremendous development with conventional import duties losing relevance due to increasing free trade agreements in addition to general tariff liberalization, and global value chains taking precedence. Countries like China, India and Indonesia became major production hubs for parts and components of manufactured products. In parallel, in addition to the traditional protectionist tools, non-tariff barriers increasingly gained prominence.

40 YEARS WFSGI | FREE & FAIR TRADE

With developing countries taking the lead, now customs valuation thresholds, labelling rules, regulatory standards, customs clearance formalities, non-automatic import licensing and local content requirements forcing FDI are the most commonly used tools. This is in part because globalization brought in a wave of growth and development but behind the scenes various developing countries have been jostling to increase their share of the trading pie while mounting up the value-added chain.

Last, in light of the recent political events linked to the protracted effects of economic crisis and increasing overcapacities, even the developed countries have reverted to the increased use of traditional trade defence measures while reviving the non-conventional tools such as national securitybased restrictions. Therefore, market access and continued trade liberalization has been and will remain a challenge for the years to come.

40 YEARS WFSGI | WTO PUBLIC FORUM

WTO - PUBLIC FORUM WFSGI SESSIONS

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WTO Public Forum 2011: Seeking Answers to Global Trade Challenges. WFSGI Session: Increasing Public Access to Sport Through More Open Markets for Sporting Goods. From left to right: Edwin Vermulst, WFSGI Trade Council, and Founding Partner, VVGB Advocaten; Frank Dassler, General Counsel, adidas, and President, Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI); Robbert de Kock, WFSGI Secretary General; Tom Cove, President and CEO, Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (USA); Yi-Fu Lin, Ambassador Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Taiwan

WTO Public Forum 2014: Why Trade Matters to Everyone. WFSGI Session: How Trade Obstacles and Protectionism Impact Value-Generation for Countries/Societies. From left to right: Edwin Vermulst, WFSGI Trade Counsel, and Founding Partner, VVGB Advocaten; Elsbeth Akkerman, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UN and WTO; Robbert de Kock, WFSGI General Secretary, and Jeff Whalen, Senior Counsel, Customs and International Trade, Legal Department, Nike, Inc.

WTO Public Forum 2015: Trade Works. WFSGI Session: Why Rules of Origin Matter. From left to right: Edwin Vermulst, WFSGI Trade Counsel, and Founding Partner, VVGB Advocaten; Jeffrey Whalen, Senior Counsel, Customs and International Trade, Nike Inc.; Robbert de Kock, WFSGI Secretary General; Stefano Inama, Chief, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and Jonathan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Riordan, International Trade and Customs, Government Affairs, Puma

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WTO Public Forum 2016: Inclusive Trade. WFSGI Session: Inclusive Trade in Global Sporting Goods Industry. From the left Kristine Marvin, Vice President and General Counsel, Timberland, VF Corporation; Ingrid Persson, Manager International Trade EMEA, Government and Public Affairs, Nike, Inc.; Helen Ford, WFSGI Asia Senior Executive Director; Aster Kamp, Manager Regulatory & Ethical Affairs, Compliance Officer EMEA, Asics, and Marina Carvalho President, APICE (Brazilian Association for Sporting Goods Industry and Commerce)

WTO Public Forum 2017: Trade: Behind the Headlines. WFSGI Session: Trade Behind the Scenes: A Sporting Goods Industry Perspective. From left to right: Jeffrey Whalen, Senior Counsel, Customs and International Trade, Nike Inc.; Petros C. Mavroidis, Edwin B. Parker Professor of Law, Columbia Law School, NYC; Robbert De Kock, WFSGI President and CEO; Marina Carvalho, President, APICE (Brazilian Association for Sporting Goods Industry and Commerce), and Marc-Ivar Magnus, WFSGI Vice President, CR, Legal and Trade

40 YEARS WFSGI | TRADE COUNSEL

EDWIN VERMULST WFSGI FOR FREE, BUT FAIR TRADE “For the past 40 years WFSGI has been at the forefront of fighting for open markets. As a globalized industry long before the term became popular, WFSGI and its members have been at the forefront of fighting for open markets during the past 40 years. While initially focusing on lowering traditional trade barriers such as customs tariffs, over time WFSGI has supported its members in addressing novel trade restrictions such as those caused by abuse of trade remedy laws like antidumping and safeguard measures, in developing and developed countries. As the ingenuity of governments in coming up with new forms of trade protection knows no limits, in the years to come WFSGI will undoubtedly continue to play a role in convincing them of the benefits of free and fair trade.”

WFSGI Trade Counsel Partner, VVGB Advocaten

40 YEARS WFSGI | THE LEGAL PERSPECTIVE

THE LEGAL PERSPECTIVE

By looking back to my now more than thirty-year involvement with the WFSGI as its Legal Counsel, actually my very first encounter with its then elected Board in the 80s did not happen in an overall friendly and encouraging fashion. The WFSGI Board met in Zurich/Switzerland and I had been invited by its Secretary-General, Pierre Ryser to join the Board and other members present for a half-day city sightseeing tour. When I had entered the bus by only knowing Pierre Ryser and Peter Thuerl, the editor-in-chief of the at that time leading industry and trade magazine ‘Eurosport’, the then acting President of the U.S. Sporting Goods Manufacturers’ Association SGMA (now SFIA), Howard Bruns, approached me as soon as I had entered the bus asking who I was and which company I represented. My response was that I am a lawyer and had been the former General Counsel of Adidas. He snapped back: ”We don’t need any lawyers sneaking around in our Federation and soliciting for clients, get off the bus.” I smiled at him and told him calmly that I had been kindly invited by the then one and only Office Manager of the WFSGI, Rita Weidmann, to join the bus tour and to enjoy the beautiful sights of Zurich. Further, that he did not need to be worried, since I was completely ‘off duty’ during the bus trip. Later on, he learned that he had to live and cope with me more or less at Federation level and a few years later the two of us developed a good professional and personal relationship, when I had earned his respect.

numerous discussions we had (and are still having) to shape, adjust and optimize the Federation’s set of bylaws. Leading core Board Members (including past Presidents such as Peter Martin, Stephen Rubin, Michel Perraudin and John Larsen) have been great assets to help him and achieve the afore-mentioned objectives.

Anyway, I am very proud and honored to be part of the WFSGI and want to highlight only a few key lighthouse projects from a legal perspective:

The recent introduction and highly successful implementation of the WFSGI’s anti-counterfeit project upon my initiative to collectively fight illegal activities on online platforms and in social media by shutting down 10,000’s of infringing websites enabled and administered by the WFSGI’s exclusive cooperation partner Convey with its sophisticated technology and services has reduced the amount of infringing activities per participating brand by 85 (!!) per cent on average within few months.

In order to enable a smooth and mostly conflict-free governance and operation of the WFSGI, its Board, Secretariat and Committees I vividly remember the

In 1986/87 the late Horst Dassler had asked me to come up with and coordinate a pilot project to develop a recommended template clause for the industry to be incorporated into sponsorship and endorsement agreements with athletes, clubs and international sports federations with the aim to allow sports brands to terminate a contract with the foregoing parties forthwith in the event of a proven use of illegal substances such as steroids. The first top athlete caught by this clause was Ben Johnson at the Seoul Summer Olympics 1988 and the clause has been adopted, further developed and refined by numerous leading brands. The development and implementation of the WFSGI’s Code of Conduct to be signed by each (existing and new) member of the WFSGI and also of the WFSGI Pledge for the FIFA Quality Programme ascertaining that these products are manufactured in compliance with globally recognized labor principles and without the involvement of child labor constituting another major achievement.

Most recently the start of the WFSGI/C&R Labeling Project, where WFSGI members and nonmembers will soon be able to obtain and access comprehensive information covering six product categories (including the bicycle sector) and forty-nine countries on labeling requirements, specifically co-designed for the concrete needs and demands of the sporting goods industry.

40 YEARS WFSGI | LEGAL COUNSEL

JOCHEN M. SCHAEFER LEGAL LEGACY & THE PAST AND THE FUTURE OF THE WFSGI “The WFSGI as one of the very few GLOBAL industry sector associations, which exist, has a great legacy – AND I had and am having the privilege, honor and fun to accompany the Federation for more than 30 years from its rather infant stage in the 80s up to now having grown into a rock-solid, prospering and flourishing authoritative global voice for the sporting goods industry sector. Nevertheless, there is no time to lean back and to only cherish the past. The world of the 21st century is changing within nanoseconds. The creation of increasingly attractive virtual worlds lures consumers away from practicing sports, fosters the mushrooming of an increasing number of couch potatoes and also of new competitors outside the sporting goods industry reaching into the consumers’ pockets. On the other hand, the convergence of electronics, IT and artificial intelligence with our sector creates a vast array of new innovative business opportunities along the whole supply chain. A continuously changing global legal framework of laws, standards and regulations require creative forward-thinking highly flexible solutions and up-to-date legal guidance. This is what I in my capacity as the WFSGI’s Legal Counsel and Chair of its Legal Committee see as my constant task and also responsibility.”

WFSGI Legal Counsel Chairman Legal Committee Law Office Dr Jochen M. Schaefer

40 YEARS WFSGI | QUOTES COMMITTEE CHAIRS

FRANK HENKE PROMOTING A SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE INDUSTRY “Promoting sustainable business practices in the sporting goods industry is about striking the balance between the commercial success and the needs and concerns of people impacted and the environment. We truly believe that acting as a responsible industry – one which is fully committed to respecting human rights – will contribute to lasting economic success. In this spirit, the WFSGI guides and provides advisory to its members.

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Global sustainability challenges like climate change, emerging resource shortages or inequality are perceived as overwhelming for an individual company to cope with. Embedding sustainable practices into day-to-day business demands the collective action of the entire industry, regulators and other stakeholders. Building on a strong record the WFSGI will continue to promote collaborations and partnerships with industry peers and will continue to leverage industry leading innovations that drive positive impact and change for its members, the people and the planet.”

Chairman Corporate Responsibility Committee, Global Director Social & Environmental Affairs, adidas

40 YEARS WFSGI | QUOTES COMMITTEE CHAIRS

MARC PINSARD

GREG STEYGER

STRONGER WIN-WIN PARTNERSHIPS WITH INTERNATIONAL SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS

AQUATICS BRANDS LOOK TO THE FUTURE AND ALIGN ON MUTUAL INTERESTS

“The WFSGI constitutes an ideal platform for the sports industry brands to come together and build consensus to solve key issues together with the relevant stakeholders. True to its mission, WFSGI keeps delivering significant benefits to all its members and the sporting goods community at large. The introduction of the NOC Support Programme since the 2016 Rio Olympics illustrates the power of collaboration among brands, and in this case with the IOC too. Thanks to its stronger partnership with the IOC and sports federations, WFSGI is in an ideal position to continue to drive significant changes for the benefit of sport, WFSGI’s partners and members for years to come. WFSGI will keep solidifying its unique status as the “go to” organization to address major issues surrounding sport, including the promotion of physical activity around the world.”

“Traditional Sports are under increased threat from trending alternative sports and a global reduction in physical activities amongst adolescents. Brands, institutions, federations and other related organisations have a collective responsibility to increase participation, grow the fan base and expand the broadcast of their sport. Innovation and modernisation will be crucial to maintain relevance in this ever changing and unpredictable global environment. Athletes & sponsorships, teams & leagues, stadiums, fan’s desires and the media will significantly transform during the next few decades. Aquatic sports will need to keep pace with these developments and the collaborative work of the Aquatics Committee aims to contribute towards this process.”

Chairman Committee on International Sports Organizations Deputy Senior General Manager, Global Marketing Division

Chairman Aquatics Committee

Deputy General Manager, Task Force for Tokyo 2020, ASICS

Global Category Manager, arena

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40 YEARS WFSGI | QUOTES COMMITTEE CHAIRS

JEROEN SNIJDERS BLOK FINALLY UNITED

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“The bicycle industry members, united in the WFSGI, are more than happy with the progress made on several subjects under the umbrella of the WFSGI. This not only concerns the renewed cooperation with the UCI, but also the pretty unique joint approach in the specific technical committees, on CSR initiatives, in attacking counterfeit activities and the support on all kinds of legal issues. The industry meetings, organized by the WFSGI, always have more participants than the last time, which is the best signal for the continuous growth in relevance for all members. We’re only in since 2010, but if it continues like as it has done so far, we will stay in for the next 40 years.”

Chairman of the Board Chief Operation Officer, Accell Group N.V.

40 YEARS WFSGI | QUOTES COMMITTEE CHAIRS

RAKHIL HIRDARAMANI ADVANCING MANUFACTURING AND COLLABORATION “The Industry is facing more disruption than ever before; we see rapid changes in retail behaviours and channels, sourcing landscapes and even manufacturing processes. The winners that emerge will be able to pivot rapidly. The lines are beginning to blur between supplier and customer.”

Chairman Manufacturers Committee, Director Hirdaramani International Exports

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40 YEARS WFSGI | COMMITTEES

VANESSA GARCIA BRITO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN A FAST CHANGING WORLD

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The power of sport to inspire and uplift humanity is timeless. As an industry we get to bring to life the joy of sport for people around the world and offer opportunities and experiences for people to engage in active, healthy lifestyles. However, we are living through a physical inactivity epidemic and the risks associated with a less active society are enormous. WFSGI and its members must continue to champion the unlimited potential of sport to positively impact the lives of individuals and communities.â&#x20AC;?

Chairwoman Physical Activity Committee Senior Director Communications & Partnerships, Global Community Impact, Nike, Inc.

40 YEARS WFSGI | COMMITTEES

JEFF WHALEN WINNING AS A TEAM ON TRADE: CONFRONTING TRADE PROTECTIONISM “Protectionism disproportionally affects trade in goods designed, manufactured, and sold by the sporting goods industry when compared to other consumer products. In many instances, as we confront the challenges of protectionism, we win or lose together as an industry. The WFSGI provides unique expertise and an excellent forum for collaboration among members to break down barriers and work to achieve our shared vision of free and fair trade globally.”

Chairman Trade Committee Senior Counsel Customs and International Trade, Legal Department, Nike, Inc.

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40 YEARS WFSGI | ABOUT THE WFSGI

BOARD OF DIRECTORS FEBRUARY 2017 – FEBRUARY 2020

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CHAIRMAN

VICE-CHAIRMEN

Sean O’Hollaren Nike, Inc./USA

Tom Cove SFIA/USA Vice-President Americas

Motoi Oyama Asics/Japan, VicePresident Asia/ Oceania & Past President

Andy Rubin Pentland/UK Vice-President Europe/Africa

AMERICAS

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Peter Bragdon Columbia Sportswear Company/USA

Killick Datta Global Brand Partners LLC/USA

Kevin Plank Under Armour/USA

Li Hua CSGF/China

Masatoshi Ishimoto Descente, Ltd./Japan

ASIA/OCEANIA

Khawaja Masood Akhtar Forward Sports representing SCCI/Pakistan

Rajesh Kharabanda Freewill representing SGEPC/India

George Wood TBS Company representing TSMA/Taiwan

EUROPE/AFRICA

Frank Dassler adidas/Germany

Bjรถrn Gulden Puma SE/Germany

Martin Kuenzi Intersport International Corp./ Switzerland

Jeroen Snijders Blok Accell Group/ Netherlands

Alberto Zanatta Tecnica Group/Italy

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EXECUTIVE NOMINATION

Klaus Dittrich Messe Munich GmbH/Germany

John Larsen New Balance/USA

The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry supports and inspires your business. The WFSGI is the world authoritative body for the global sporting goods industry. Our purpose is to represent and inspire the industry, to invest in innovation, promote physical activity, support free trade and do business in an ethical and sustainable manner. As part of our mission, we facilitate communication and cooperation to enhance competitiveness and innovation. We seek to positively influence the way our products are manufactured, with a focus on people involved in the manufacturing and the environment. Our members steer the direction of the industry. The future of the sporting goods industry begins with the professional networks that we support.

Michel Perraudin MP Consulting/ Germany

Marius Rovers Sport 2000 International/ Germany

James Zheng Anta Sports Products Limited/ China

Jochen Schaefer Law Office Dr. Jochen M. Schaefer, WFSGI Legal Counsel

Martin Kuenzi Intersport International Corp. WFSGI Treasureur

EX OFFICIO

Robbert de Kock WFSGI President and CEO

40 YEARS WFSGI | MEMBERS DIRECTORY

INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS 3T Cycling Srl

B'Twin (Decathlon)

Descente Ltd.

Ghost (Accell Group)

7 For all mankind (VF Corporation)

Budget Sport (Intersport)

Diamondback (Accell Group)

Giant Manufacturing Co, Ltd

Accell Group

Buffalo David Bitton (Iconix Brand Group)

Dickies (VF Corporation)

Global Brand Partners LLC

Dolomite (Tecnica)

GMA Accessories, Inc. dba Capelli Sport

Accell Bisiklet (Accell Group) adidas Advanced Sports Inc. AeroDesign Akay International Alberta Sports (PVT) Ltd. Ali Trading Co., (Pvt.) Ltd. Anomaly Action Sports Anta Sports Products Limited Apache Footwear Ltd. Aptonia (Decathlon) Aravon (New Balance) Arena Italia SpA Argon 18 Artengo (Decathlon) Artful Dodger (Iconix Brand Group)

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Asics Corp. aspiria-nonfood GmbH Atala SpA (Accell Group) Augusta Benelux BV (Pon.Bike Group)

Bulwark FR (VF Corporation) Butterfly (Petland) Caloi (CSG) Campagnolo SA Candie's (Iconix Brand Group) Cannon (Iconix Brand Group) Cannondale (CSG) Canterbury (Pentland) Canyon Bicycles GmbH Caperlan (Decathlon) Capital Sports Corp. (Pvt.) Ltd. Carraro Cicli (Accell Group) Cervélo Cycles (Pon.Bike Group) Charge Bicycles (CSG) Charisma (Iconix Brand Group) Chingluh Shoes Co Ltd Chung Ah Athletic Wares Fty. Chung Jye Shoe Co. Ltd. Cicli Pinarelllo Spa Cobbhill (New Balance)

Austgrow Intl. Group Ltd.

Colnago Ernesto E.C. Srl.

Bad Boyz Ballfabrik e.K.

Columbia Sportswear

Batavus (Accell Group)

Comet (Accell Group)

BBB Cycling (Pon.Bike Group)

Comet Sports (Pvt.) Ltd.

Bellwether

Converse (Nike)

Berghaus (Petland)

Corima (Look Cycle)

Bike Parts (Accell Group)

Cosco (India) Ltd.

Bladerunner (Tecnica)

Craftsman Ltd.

Blizzard Sport (Tecnica)

Crankbrothers (Selle Royal Group)

BMC Switzerland AG

Currie Technologies (Accell Group)

Bongo (Iconix Brand Group)

Cycle Service Nordic (Accell Group)

Bontrager (Trek Bicycle Corporation)

Cycling Sports Group (Cannondale, Dorel Industries)

Boxfresh (Petland) Brasseur (Accell Group)

Domyos (Decathlon) Dong Luc Joint-Stock Company DT Swiss AG

Gravity (FSA) GT Bicycles (CSG)

Dunham (New Balance)

H. Wahidsons MFG. Corp. (PVT.) Ltd.

Dynatour (Intersport)

Haglöfs (Asics)

Eagle Creek (VF Corporation)

Haibike (Accell Group)

Eastpak (VF Corporation)

HEAD Sport GmbH

Ecko Unltd. (Iconix Brand Group)

Hirdaramani Intl. Exports (PVT) Ltd.

Eclat BMX (CSG) Ed Hardy (Iconix Brand Group) Edco Engineering BV Elite International Ltd. Ella Moos (VF Corporation) Ellesse (Pentland) Emirates Sports Stores Energetics (Intersport) Enkay (India) Rubber Co., (Pvt.) Ltd. Enve Composites ERE Research Esprime Ltd. etirel (Intersport) F.C. Sondhi & Co. (Pvt.), Ltd. Faraday bikes (Pon.Bike Group) Fieldcrest (Iconix Brand Group) Finis Firefly (Intersport)

Horace Small (VF Corporation) Huafeng Textile Group Hunter (Pentland) Hurley International LLC (Nike) HWA Seung Iconix Brand Group IIC-Intersport International Corp. Inesis (Decathlon) Iron Horse Bicycles (CSG) ISM Saddles Jansport (VF Corporation) Joe Boxer (Iconix Brand Group) JSD Sports Juliana bicycles (Pon.Bike Group) Juncker (Accell Group) Kalenji (Decathlon) Kalkhoff (Pon.Bike Group)

fi'zi:k (Selle Royal Group)

Kamik-Genfoot Marketing Europe GmbH

Focus (Pon.Bike Group)

KangaROOS (Pentland)

Forward Sports (Pvt.) Ltd.

Kestrel (Advanced Sports)

Fouganza (Decathlon)

Kicker Sports

Freesport Corp.

Kickers UK (Pentland)

Freewill Sports Pvt. Ltd

Kipling (VF Corporation)

Danskin (Iconix Brand Group)

FSA (Fullspeedahead)

Kipsta (Decathlon)

Dayton Industrial Company Ltd.

Fuji Bikes (Advanced Sports)

Knight Composites LLC

Breezer (Advanced Sports)

Dean Shoes Company Ltd.

Fuse Protection (CSG)

Kodiak (VF Corporation)

Brine (New Balance)

Decathlon

Gazelle (Pon.Bike Group)

Koga (Accell Group)

Brooks England (Selle Royal Group)

Delux Sports Company

Geonaute (Decathlon)

KTC Limited

Brooks Sports Inc.

Derby Cycle (Pon.Bike Group)

Geologic (Decathlon)

L&E International

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Lacoste Chaussures (Pentland)

Nautica (VF Corporation)

Red Kap (VF Corporation)

Soccer (India) International Ltd.

Lapierre (Accell Group)

New Balance, Inc.

Red or Dead (Pentland)

Solognac (Decathlon)

Laser Sports (Pvt.) Ltd.

Newfeel (Decathlon)

Redline Bicycles (Accell Group)

Sorel (Columbia)

Le DD (Lotto Sport)

Nick Graham (Iconix Brand Group)

Reebok (adidas)

Sparta (Accell Group)

Leatherware (Pvt.) Ltd.

Nike Golf (Nike)

Reef (VF Corporation)

Lee (VF Corporation)

Nike, Inc.

Reema Group

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.

Lee Cooper (Iconix Brand Group)

Nippon Takkyu Co., Ltd.

Li Ning Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.

Nishi Athletic Goods Co.,Ltd. (Asics)

Remo Sports (H. Wahidsons MFG. Corp. (PVT.) Ltd.)

LK International AG - Kjus

Nishiki (Accell Group)

Loekie (Accell Group)

Nordica (Tecnica)

London Fog (Iconix Brand Group)

Oakley, Inc.

Look Cycle

Odlo International AG

Lotto Leggenda (Lotto Sport)

oexchange.io

Lotto Sport Italia SpA

On AG

Lotto Works (Lotto)

OP (Iconix Brand Group)

Lowa (Tecnica)

Orbea S. Coop

Lucy let's go (VF Corporation)

Orca (Orbea)

Madrigal Sports (Pvt.) Ltd.

Outshock (Decathlon)

MAGURA Gustav Magenwirth Gmbh & Co. KG

Oval Concepts (Advanced Sports)

Speedo (Pentland) Splendid (VF Corporation)

Reynolds Cycling LLC

Sport 2000 International GmbH

Riders by Lee (VF Corporation)

Sportica Group

Ritchey Design Inc.

Sports Gear Co., Ltd.

Rixe bikes (Pon.Bike Group)

SRAM (SRAM Corporation)

Rocawear (Iconix Brand Group)

SRAM Corporation

Rock & Republic (VF Corporation)

Staiger (Accell Group)

Rock Shox (SRAM Corporation)

Starter (Iconix Brand Group)

Rollerblade (Tecnica)

Sugoi (CSG)

Rotor Bike Components

Surface Clothing (CSG)

Royal Velvet (Iconix Brand Group)

Taiwan Butyl Co., Ltd.

Runkeeper (Asics)

Tajmahal Sports

Oxelo (Decathlon)

Runway (H. Wahidsons MFG. Corp. (PVT.) Ltd.)

Tamasu (Butterfly) Co., Ltd.

Pedaled (Selle Royal Group)

Rustler (VF Corporation)

Penn (Head)

Salt BMX (CSG)

Mares (Head)

Pentland Brands Ltd

San-Ei Corp.

Marker Vรถlkl (International) GmbH

Petra Sports

Sanspareils Greenlands (Pvt.) Ltd.

Mavic SAS

PF Flyers (New Balance)

McKinley (Intersport)

Phat Cycles (Advanced Sports)

Santa Cruz Bicycles (Pon.Bike Group)

Metropolis (FSA)

Phenix Co., Ltd.

Mikasa

Pon.Bike Group

Mitre (Pentland)

Pony (Iconix Brand Group)

Mizuno Corp.

Poyang International Co., Ltd

Modern Amusement (Iconix Brand Group)

Prana (Columbia)

Majestic (VF Corporation) Marc Ecko Cut & Sew (Iconix Brand Group)

Molten Corp. Mongoose (CSG) Montrail (Columbia) Moon Boot (Tecnica) Mossimo (Iconix Brand Group) Mountain Hardwear (Columbia) Mudd (Iconix Brand Group) Multisport Ind. Com. Repres. Ltda Nabaji (Decathlon) Napapijri (VF Corporation) Nationman Thailand Co. Ltd

TBS Group Corp. Tecnica SpA TECNOpro (Intersport) Ted Baker Footwear (Pentland) Terra (VF Corporation) Terry (Advanced Sports)

Sapim NV/SA

The North Face (VF Corporation)

Saucony, Inc.

THM (3T Cycling Srl)

Schwalbe - Ralf Bohle GmbH

Timberland (VF Corporation)

Schwinn (CSG)

Torker (Accell Group)

Scott Sports SA

Tracksmith (Pentland)

SE Bikes (Advanced Sports)

Trek Bicycle Corporation

SeaVees (Pentland)

Trelock GmbH

Selle Royal (Selle Royal Group)

Tribord (Decathlon)

Selle Royal Group

Truvativ (SRAM Corporation)

Selle SMP

T-Shoes (Tecnica)

Shimano Inc.

Tuesday Cycles (Advanced Sports)

Quechua (Decathlon)

Shred Optics (Anomaly Action Sports)

Tunturi (Accell Group)

Raleigh America Inc. (Accell Group)

Silver Star Enterprises (Pvt.), Ltd.

Raleigh Canada (Accell Group)

Simond (Decathlon)

Raleigh UK Litmited (Accell Group)

Slytech protection (Anomaly Action Sports)

Pro Touch (Intersport) Profile Design ProStar (Pentland) Protanium (Accell Group) PUMA SE Quarq (SRAM Corporation)

Rampage (Iconix Brand Group) Ranson Sports Industry

Smartwood (VF Corporation)

Tyr International Tyrolia (Head) Uhlsport GmbH Ultima (H. Wahidsons MFG. Corp. (PVT.) Ltd.)

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40 YEARS WFSGI | MEMBERS DIRECTORY

Umbro (Iconix Brand Group)

VF Corporation

WethePeople (CSG)

Yamamoto Kogaku Co., Ltd.

Under Armour, Inc.

Victor Rackets Ind. Corp. Vision (FSA)

Williamson-Dickie (VF Corporation)

Yonex Co., Ltd.

Union (Pon.Bike Group) Univega (Pon.Bike Group)

Vision Technologies Corporation

UVEX SPORTS GmbH & Co. KG

Vittoria S.p.A.

Van Moer (VF Corporation)

Vivasports Co., Ltd.

Van Nicholas (Accell Group)

Walls (VF Corporation)

Workrite Uniform Co. (VF Corporation)

Vans (VF Corporation)

Warrior Sports (New Balance)

Wrangler (VF Corporation)

Vartex (Accell Group)

Waverly (Iconix Brand Group)

XLC Parts (Accell Group)

Verve Cycling

Wed'ze (Decathlon)

Xposure Products (CSG)

Winart Promotions Ltd. Winora (Accell Group) Wintex Exports

Yuan Chi Sports Enterprise Co., Ltd. Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd. Zhangjiakou Jingrun Garment Zipp (SRAM Corporation) Zoggs International Limited Zoo York (Iconix Brand Group)

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Anwaltskanzlei Dassler

Messe München GmbH

brands & more gmbh

MP - Consult

HM Consult

SportVenture

Law Office Dr. Jochen M. Schaefer

Wearable Technologies AG

Messe Friedrichshafen

NATIONAL/REGIONAL ORG. APICE - Association for Sporting Goods Industry and Commerce

JASPO - Association of Japan Sporting Goods Industries

SRS - Ski Racing Suppliers Association

ASGA - Australian Sporting Goods Association

SCCI - The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce

Taiwan Textile Federation

CSGF - China Sporting Goods Federation

SFIA - Sports & Fitness Industry Association

FESI - Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry

SGEPC - Sports Goods Export Promotion Co.

TSMA - Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association

ASSOCIATE MEMBER FIFA – Fédération Internationale de Football Association

40 YEARS WFSGI | SUSTAINING MEMBERS

SUSTAINING MEMBERS The sustaining membership is a complimentary membership. Companies that choose to be a sustaining member demonstrate a strong identification with the WFSGI and its objectives.

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THE WFSGI THANKS ALL ITS SUSTAINING MEMBERS FOR THEIR CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT!

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