Joe Preston’s leadership as CEO of New Balance represents a powerful blend of tradition, innovation, and steady growth, propelling the footwear brand to new global heights.
Since taking the helm in 2018, Preston has not only delivered record-breaking sales but also redefined how New Balance competes in an ever-evolving athletic and lifestyle market.
Pacific business, before taking on executive leadership of international strategy and global product development.
In 2018 , following Rob DeMartini’s twelve-yea r tenure, Preston was named President and CEO —a reward for his decades of consistent results, firsthand knowledge of global markets, and commitment to the values that built New Balance’s reputation.
A graduate of Merrimack College who also holds an MBA from Babson Graduate School of Business, Preston is celebrated for upholding the brand’s trust-driven, people-first culture.
He serves on several industry and community boards, including The Sports Museum, the American Apparel & Footwear Association, and the Two Ten Foundation . Growth and Financial Performance Under Preston , New Balance entered a hypergrowth phase…