Matthew Barnes named president of Foot Locker International

Dick's Sporting Goods has named seasoned global retail executive Matthew Barnes as president of Foot Locker International, effective December 3, 2025, marking a key leadership addition following the company’s acquisition of Foot Locker earlier this year.

Barnes will oversee Foot Locker’s international store network, eCommerce, and digital operations across Europe, Asia, and Australia, as well as licensed locations in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He will report to Ed Stack, executive chairman of Dicks Sporting Goods, who leads the Foot Locker business.

Announcing the appointment, Stack said, “We are thrilled to welcome Matthew Barnes to our outstanding Foot Locker management team as we bring the business back to where it belongs at the top of our industry and position it for its next phase of global growth. Matthew’s proven tenure working with prominent global brands to transform and grow their businesses makes him the ideal leader to elevate Foot Locker’s international platform.”

Barnes brings nearly 30 years of global retail experience, having led major consumer businesses in the UK, Europe, the U.S., China and Australia. He has held several senior leadership roles at Aldi — including Group CEO & executive board member of Aldi Süd — and served as UK CEO at Tesco.

Lauren Hobart, president and CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods, praised the appointment, noting, “Matthew is a highly accomplished global retail executive and has longstanding familiarity with the international markets where Foot Locker operates. His expertise will be invaluable in strengthening our ability to deliver growth and generate value for our customers, brand partners, team members and shareholders.”