OnESG & Sustainability Jobs

Swiss performance running brand making shoes, apparel, and accessories for road, trail, and everyday wear.

On is a Swiss athletic footwear and apparel company founded in Zurich. It designs and sells running shoes, training gear, and lifestyle clothing for road running, trail, tennis, and gym use, distributed globally through its own stores, website, and retail partners.

Why it matters

On has publicly stated a commitment to developing more sustainable products and manufacturing processes, and the Head of Sustainability Strategy role signals a dedicated function working on that agenda. The company has explored circular business models - its Cyclon subscription shoe program, built around a recyclable running shoe, is a concrete example of designing for end-of-life recovery rather than landfill. Reducing the footprint of high-volume consumer goods like athletic footwear - which typically involves synthetic materials, global supply chains, and short product lifespans - is a meaningful sustainability challenge.

On is a publicly listed company (NYSE: ONON) with a growing global presence across running, lifestyle, and performance categories. Sustainability roles here sit at the intersection of product innovation, supply chain, and brand strategy in a fast-scaling consumer goods business.