Under Armour Appoints Reza Taleghani As EVP & CFO
Under Armour, Inc., announced that Reza Taleghani will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in February 2026. He will succeed David Bergman, who will step down after 21 years with the company. Bergman will remain with Under Armour through the first quarter of fiscal 2027 to support a smooth transition.
“Dave has played a pivotal role in Under Armour’s growth and resilience over two decades,” said Kevin Plank, Under Armour President & CEO. “As we move into an important phase for the brand, we are grateful for his leadership. Reza brings global experience, financial expertise and strategic insight that align with our priorities for the next chapter.”
Taleghani said, “I am honoured to join Under Armour at such an energizing moment. I look forward to partnering with Kevin and the leadership team to advance our strategy, strengthen performance and drive long-term value.”
Taleghani joins Under Armour from Samsonite Group S.A., where he has served as EVP and CFO since 2018, leading global financial and operational transformation efforts. Before that, he held senior roles at Brightstar Corp., J.P. Morgan and Sterling Airlines A/S. He holds a JD/MBA from Villanova University and dual bachelor’s degrees from Brown University.
