Spanx names Nike exec Jan Singer as CEO

Jan Singer, who has held executive positions at athletic shoe and apparel makers Nike and Reebok, has been named chief executive officer of Atlanta-based shapeware maker Spanx Inc., the company announced this week.

Singer will join Spanx early next month, the company said. She has been corporate vice president of global apparel and corporate vice president of global footwear for Nike. Singer also was vice president and general manager of Reebok’s women’s business.

Spanx announced in February that CEO Laurie Ann Goldman would be leaving. The former Coca-Cola licensing executive joined the company as top executive in 2002 and was credited by Fortune magazine with giving Spanx “focused vision.” over the years.

Spanx said interim CEO Gregg Ribatt will continue serving on the company’s board of advisers.

The company said Singer will report to Spanx founder Sara Blakely.

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