Sports apparel retailer Puma has appointed Daniel Pustina as the GM of its Oceania business, effective January 2.

Pustina will succeed Daniel Gutstein, who is stepping down from his position at the end of December.

“This is an incredible opportunity to join the Oceania team, working in an area that has such a passionate sport following and culture. I can’t wait to get to Australia and New Zealand to meet our team, customers and partners and continue the growth for Puma in the market,” said Pustina.

Pustina is currently Puma’s head of sales for Central Europe and has extensive experience in sports retail after holding significant roles at Hype Sports Innovation, Under Armour, and Adidas Group.

“In Daniel Pustina, I believe we have found a great person to take the Oceania team forward. With his wealth of experience and great service attitude towards business partners, I am confident we will be able to further unlock the potential of the Oceania region,” said Sanjay Roy, area GM at Puma Southeast Asia and Oceania.