Fuelling Success Through Failure: Salomon President & CEO Franco Fogliato's Impact in the Industry.

In this captivating second episode of our two-part series on Sports and Outdoor Mentors, we dive deep with Franco Fogliato, the visionary CEO and President of Salomon. Starting from humble beginnings in junior sales roles, Franco quickly ascended to leadership positions at industry giants like The North Face and Columbia Sportswear, bringing a wealth of experience and insights. This episode not only uncovers Franco's unique philosophy on leadership and the vital role of failure in personal growth and success but also explores his passionate commitment to sustainability and expanding outdoor sports participation. Join us as Franco shares his transformative journey, emphasising the importance of embracing challenges and learning from setbacks to drive forward not just in sports but in life itself. From insights on making the business of sports more sustainable to personal anecdotes of resilience and recovery, this episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to be inspired by a leader reshaping the future of the sports industry. Hit the subscribe button to support our channel and continue discovering wisdom from remarkable leaders like Franco. Franco's Book Recommendations: 📌Dan Carter: The Autobiography of an All Blacks Legend by Dan Carter - https://amzn.to/3UHmUiF (Affiliated Account) Follow Franco https://www.linkedin.com/in/franco-fogliato-23a9531/ Follow Salomon https://www.linkedin.com/company/salomon/ https://www.youtube.com/@SalomonTV Follow Dan Trapp https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantrapp/ Follow Sports + Outdoor Mentors https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-and-outdoor-mentors/ Watch Sports + Outdoor Mentors YouTube: https://youtube.com/@S_OM1 #sportsandoutdoormentors 00:00 Intro 01:09 Responsibility to drive the change 08:31 Get more people outside 13:54 No finish line for the planet 16:52 Professional & Personal tough challenges 19:43 Failure and recovery 22:14 Favourite Piece of gear 26:11 Message to the team and future leaders 29:30 Passion and excitement 31:21 Book recommendation 36:22 Final word and advice