Patel succeeds Andy Long as chief executive of Pentland Brands, the owner of Berghaus, Canterbury, Ellesse, Speedo and other brands, overseeing a re-shaped executive team. Long will become a director of parent company, the Pentland Group, with responsibilities for various activities including finance, tax and banking relationships. Former White Stuff exec Penny Herriman joins the company as chief marketing officer, and Jon Godden, currently chief human resources officer, has been named COO. Charlotte ... Log in to view full article.