Puma was founded in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler, the brother of Adidas founder Adolf “Adi” Dassler. The company, one of the world’s largest sportswear brands, is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. It sells products in over 120 countries.
| Country | Germany |
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| Country Flag |  |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Owner | Rudolf Dassler |
| Industry | Sports Equipment |
| Number of Employees | 13,000 (2019) |
Which Country Is Puma From?
Puma, the world-famous sportswear brand, was founded in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler, the brother of Adolf (Adi) Dassler, and is a German brand.
Who Owns Puma?
Puma, one of the world’s largest sportswear brands, was founded by Rudolf Dassler.
In 2007, 86% of Puma’s shares were purchased by the France-based Kering Group, but in 2018 Kering Group reduced its shares to 16%. The French Pinault family-owned Artemis Holding holds 29% of the shares (Pinault also holds 40% of Kering shares). The publicly traded share ratio is known to be 55%.
