All Executive changes articles – Page 31
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ArticleVista Outdoor appoints former Salomon executive as Simms president
Source: Vista Outdoor/Simms Jordan Judd Vista Outdoor, the parent company of 41 sporting and outdoor brands, has named Jordan Judd President of Bozeman, Montana-based Simms Fishing Products, effective Aug. 1. Simms was founded in 1980 and acquired by Vista Outdoor in 2022. The brand is part of ...
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News briefsNatascha el Mahmoud, General Manager Commercial Europe, to leave Jack Wolfskin
Source: Jack Wolfskin Natascha el Mahmoud Natascha el Mahmoud has informed Jack Wolfskin’s management that she will be leaving the company at her own request, effective Feb. 29, 2024. After 22 years, she has decided to take some private time off to pursue her passion for travel. ...
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News briefsLongtime CoDi director retires
Compass Diversified Holdings (CoDi), the Connecticut-based owner of several sporting goods brands, including Boa Technology, 5.11, Marucci Sports, PrimaLoft and Velocity Outdoor, announced that C. Sean Day has retired from the company’s Board of Directors effective June 30, 2023, for personal health reasons. Day joined the board in 2006, coinciding ...
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News briefsNew CEO for Fristads
Source: Fristads Petra Öberg Gustafsson Petra Öberg Gustafsson has been appointed as the new CEO of Fristads, a Swedish workwear manufacturer that also expanded into the outdoor segment in 2020. Öberg Gustafsson most recently served as CEO of Teng Tools AB and held board seats at H. ...
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News briefsAMG appoints new managing director
AMG Group, a U.K.-based outdoor outfitter, along with its investor Growth Capital Partners, has announced that Rob Birrell, the company’s Marketing Director, will assume the role of Managing Director and related responsibilities, effective July 3. Over the past twenty years, Birrell has worked in and led several key areas of ...
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News briefsNew board members at U.K.’s Angling Trades Association
Five new members are joining the board of the Angling Trades Association (ATA), the voice of the British tackle industry: Daryl Hodges, head of marketing at Dynamite Baits; Ian Latham, managing director of Shimano U.K.; Martin Green, commercial sales manager at Daiwa U.K.; Ifor Jones, head of the Stillwater Fishing ...
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ArticleFattinger to lead Woom alone, Ihlenfeld to head US team
Source: Woom Paul Fattinger Following the appointment of former CEO of Adidas, Kasper Rørsted, as Chairman of the Woom advisory board and the creation of a new innovation department, there is now a change in personnel at the top of the Austrian children’s and youth bicycle manufacturer. ...
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ArticleVF Corp appoints new President and CEO
Source: VF Corp. Bracken Darrell Some 7 months after Steve Rendle decided to retire from the company after more than five years as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and nearly 25 years of service, VF Corp – owner of Vans, The North Face, Timberland and Dickies, ...
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News briefsRestructuring of DACH sales team at Tecnica Footwear
Source: Tecnica Luigi Tamai and Fabian Steinmetz Following the establishment of the new Tecnica Footwear business unit under the leadership of Adriano Rossato in February, the Italian footwear manufacturer has restructured its sales team for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Fabian Steinmetz took over the position of Sales ...
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News briefsZamberlan USA has a new GM
Source: Zamberlan Bob Whip Zamberlan, a third-generation handmade Italian footwear company that has experienced unprecedented annual growth for more than a decade, announces the hiring of industry veteran Bob Whip as U.S. General Manager to support the brand’s growth and build expanded retail partnerships. A longtime leader, ...
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News briefsFair Labor Association seeks new CEO
The Fair Labor Association (FLA) announced that Sharon Waxman, President and CEO, has informed the board of directors of her intention to step down from her position after more than seven years at the helm of the organization. The board responded by appointing a search committee – Karen Tramontono (Global ...
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ArticlePrimaLoft appoints new sales management for Europe, reorganizes territories
Materials technology company PrimaLoft Inc, owned by Connecticut-based Compass Diversified (CoDi) since mid-2022, has announced the reorganization of its European sales management. Effective June 1, Leonardo Loro was promoted to sales manager for Europe. In addition, the company welcomed Mario Vlietinck as its new territory manager for France, Benelux and ...
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News briefsNew Head of Sales at Royal Robbins
Source: Royal Robbins Todd Gordon California-based outdoor company Royal Robbins, founded in 1968 by climbers and adventurers Royal and Liz Robbins, has hired Todd Gordon as Director of Sales. In his new role, he will drive strategic initiatives, build strong partnerships and further strengthen Royal Robbins’ position ...
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News briefsTimberland hires chief merchandising officer, completing transformation of global product organization
Nike veteran Archie McEachern has joined Timberland’s global leadership team as VP and chief merchandising officer last week. He most recently served as CEO of Florida-based basketball startup 360 Hoops, which developed a three-sided basketball hoop for practice and play. McEachern also spent 28 years at Nike in various product ...
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News briefsOlpro brings in sales expert to support international growth
Camping and campervan brand Olpro has brought in Johanna Grzonka as a sales expert to support its growing international trade. She works as part of the growing operational team at Olpro, working with the UK but focusing on European sales. Grzonka will use her experience working with major camping retailers ...
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News briefsFinnish biotech company enlists outdoor expert
Martin Kössler, founder of Scandinavian Outdoor Group and owner of an outdoor brand consultancy, is joining Finnish biotech company NordShield. The Sweden-based industry veteran, who has worked in the sports and outdoor sector for more than 30 years, is expected to help Nordshield expand internationally. Among other things, Kössler has ...
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News briefsWoom appoints former Adidas CEO to advisory board
Source: Woom GmbH/Felix Vratny Kasper Rørsted Kasper Rørsted, former CEO of Adidas, has joined Woom as Chairman of the Advisory Board. In the tenth year of its existence, the children’s and youth bicycle manufacturer is thus bringing a top international manager onto the team. The goals are ...
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News briefsIcebreaker’s GM North America also responsible for Smartwool
Smartwool will be led in North America by Icebreaker’s General Manager for North America, Noah Bryan, effective immediately. Both brands are part of VF Corp. Bryan was named GM of Icebreaker North America in early 2022. His hiring was part of Icebreaker’s commitment to expand its presence in North America. ...
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News briefsSorel’s president stepping down
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Mark Nenow, President of the Sorel brand, has resigned to focus on his health. Nenow joined the company in 2007 to lead footwear. He recognized a unique opportunity to transform the Sorel brand, from primarily a men’s winter work boot to a fashion-forward, all-season women’s ...
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News briefsBig Agnes bolsters leadership team
Source: Big Agnes Jim Trombly Colorado-based outdoor brand Big Agnes has hired Theodore James “Jim” Trombly as its new director of product design and development and made four other promotions within the team. Trombly brings with him more than twenty years of industry experience from his work ...
