Pentland Brands
Pentland Brands is the name behind some of the world’s best sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands.
The company owns brands including Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Endura, ellesse, SeaVees, Red Or Dead, KangaROOS and Mitre, with designers working across everything from campaigns to innovating new products. Pentland Brands is also the UK licensee for Kickers and the UK distributor for Lacoste footwear.
For 20 years Pentland Brands has also run an in-house Design Pool, made up of talented up-and-coming designers from across the globe.
Based
London
Additional locations
20 locations worldwide, including Nottingham and Sunderland
Founded
1932
Company Size
1,400+
Office Hours
9am–5:30pm
Specialism
Apparel, Fashion for Sports, Outdoor, Lifestyle Brands
Key Departments
Sport, Outdoor, Fashion, Apparel, Footwear, Retail, HR, Global, Creative, Marketing, Wholesale, Marketing , Finance, Brand Management
Jobs and Opportunities
Work for Speedo
Work for Ellesse
Work for Berghaus
Work for Canterbury
Work for Kickers
Inside the Company
Founded in 1932 as the Liverpool Shoe Company, Pentland Brands has a rich and remarkable history, built on principles of family, ambition and innovation.
It’s now one of the world’s leading brand management companies with over 1,400 people working in 22 locations across the globe.
Pentland Brands’ legacy lies in the outstanding brands and people the company has nurtured – particularly those that create emotional connections with consumers, and which do good for both people and the planet.
London HQ
Inside the Sunderland office
Inside the Nottingham office
Mission and Values
Pentland Brands look to pioneer brands that make life better. In an ever-changing world, the ambition to be there for people drives everything it does – from first steps to great achievements.
Team members at Pentland Brands are part of a global family business where everyone is welcomed, supported, and encouraged to grow and contribute. Together, the company celebrates differences, and gives people the freedom to innovate, develop and build their careers.
Joining Pentland Brands means working in a space that nurtures creativity
At work in the office
Culture and Benefits
As a family business, Pentland Brands believes that every individual has the power to shape the future. Its global teams are united by mutual respect, a focus on inclusion and a desire to develop.
It helps its people be at their best through hybrid and flexible working, online mental wellbeing tools and support and training opportunities. As well as creative, collaborative environments, access to sports facilities and generous brand discounts.
Entry-Level Opportunities
The entire company is passionate about nurturing the next generation of creative talent.
Working with over 30 universities in the UK, Pentland Brands runs its own in-house Design Pool, made up of up-and-coming designers who work across its brands. Today, this boasts an alumni of over 200 designers, many of whom still work within the business today.
With on-the-job experience and a range of learning and development opportunities on offer, the company are well-placed to support emerging talent carve out ambitious careers.