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Dominic Farrell
President
'47

BOSTON, USA // Dominic Farrellis President of ’47,a global premium sportswear and lifestyle brand with more than 75 years of history, a long-standing commitment, style, quality, and attention to detail.

He is the first non-family member to lead ‘47, which carries out the legacy of the company's iconic founders, Henry and Arthur D’Angelo, who at a young age began creating and selling sports memorabilia on the streets of Boston.

As the chief executive,Dominic directs the leadership team, develops strategic objectives and direction, and continues to expand the 47 portfolio major sports—including MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, NASCAR, Major League Soccer, and over 900 colleges and universities. It holds one of the most dynamic rosters of licensed sports apparel, headwear, and gear.

Dominic has more than 16 years in sports and apparel,including 13 years adidas,where he held a variety of leadership roles across strategy and business development, licensing, planning, and supply chain. His last role at adidas, from 2017 to 2020, was vice president of adidas INDY (formerly its Sports Licensed Division), where he led a successful post-merger integration from an independent subsidiary to an operating arm of adidas NorthAmerica.

At ’47, Dominic has set his sights on transforming the brand and expanding globally. His priorities for the company include becoming more customer-centric, Digital, and omnipresent,while also preserving 47’s authenticity and quality.

He's inspired by this Power Of Sports—particularly the team logos and colors displayed by fans on the products they wear to express their individuality and create community.This passion for connection drives his vision for 47.

Dominic holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Services from Bryan tUniversity, and he has completed the Executive Development Experience at Harvard Business School. He, his wife Lauran,and their two children reside in Massachusetts.