All Executive changes articles – Page 46
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News briefsPeak Performance with changes in European B2B structure
The Swedish ski and outdoor brand Peak Performance is restructuring its B2B business. Marcel Hess, who was previously responsible for the omnichannel business in Central Europe, will take over the management of the global B2B business with immediate effect. Hess has been with Peak Performance for more than 10 years ...
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News briefsVista Outdoor promotes Vanderbrink to CEO of Sporting Products segment
Source: Vista Outdoor Jason Vanderbrink Vista Outdoor announced that Jason Vanderbrink was promoted to chief executive officer of the company’s Sporting Products segment, effective March 31, 2023. He joined Vista Outdoor’s sales organization in 2005, holding roles with increasing responsibility. Vanderbrink will also continue to serve as ...
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News briefsPure Fishing appoints new CEO
The South Carolina-based fishing tackle and outdoor equipment brand Pure Fishing has named Dave Allen CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds Harlan Kent, who is retiring from day-to-day operations to become a board member and consultant. Prior to joining Pure Fishing, Allen was president and CEO of Igloo. Before that, he ...
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News briefsBerghaus' parent with new COO
Source: Pentland Brands Abhy Thomas-Joseph Pentland Brands, the parent company of several sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands, including Berghaus, Speedo, Canterbury, Ellesse and Mitre, has announced Abhy Thomas-Joseph as its new global chief operating officer (COO). He replaces Jon Godden, who decided to leave in June 2023 ...
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ArticleVF reshuffles management of Emerging Brands
With immediate effect, Denver-based VF Corp has announced executive changes at four of its emerging brands. Dalhausser: From Altra to Dickies Todd Dalhausser has been named global brand president of Dickies. He will report to VF’s interim president & CEO Benno Dorer and will be part of VF’s executive leadership ...
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News briefsFormer AlpenStrand store manager joins Sport 2000
The Outdoor Division of Sport 2000 GmbH – the top-performing division of the Germany-based group – has hired Katja Mendel as retail format manager, starting April 1. Mendel is no stranger to the retail group: Until the end of January, she managed the specialized retail store AlpenStrand in Landshut, Germany, ...
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News briefsJohn Walbrecht exits Clarus
Black Diamond parent Clarus Corp. disclosed the March 31 contract termination of president John Walbrecht in a public filing. Additionally, the group does not anticipate filling the vacant executive position. Walbrecht’s departure from Clarus comes one month after the company reported an $89.4 million operating loss in Q4 due to ...
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News briefsLars Ollberg returning to Rapala as CEO
Fishing equipment maker Rapala VMC Corp. is bringing Lars Ollberg back to its senior management team, hiring the company’s former chief operating officer as its new CEO starting May 1. Additionally, the Finnish company has appointed Cyrille Viellard as Deputy CEO and named Jean-Philippe Nicolle, its current EVP of Southern ...
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News briefsCompass Diversified announces changes to the board of directors
Compass Diversified Holdings (CoDi), the owner of Boa, PrimaLoft, Velocity Outdoor and 5.11, announced that its board of directors has nominated a new candidate for election at CoDi’s 2023 annual meeting of stockholders, which will be held May 25. Nancy B. Mahon will join the seven current directors up for ...
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News briefsNew sales and marketing manager for the Osprey brand in Italy
Sales agency B-Factory, which distributes Osprey in Italy, has announced Alessandro Lanfranconi as its new sales and manager for the Osprey brand in the country. Lanfranconi, who takes over Laura Fagan’s role, has longstanding outdoor industry experience. He previously worked for Black Diamond and Crazy.
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ArticleTurtle Fur announces strategic hires, including first CEO
Founded in 1982, U.S. outdoor headwear and accessories brand Turtle Fur has made a number of strategic hires and welcomed three new members to the team, including its first CEO. The new vice president of marketing & e-comm, Erika Canfield, joins the company with more than 20 years of experience ...
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News briefsPrimaLoft with new CFO
Source: PrimaLoft Jason Kerley Materials technology company PrimaLoft, Inc., a subsidiary of Compass Diversified (CoDi), has announced the promotion of Jason Kerley to chief financial officer. Kerley, who currently serves as vice president - controller, will assume the position following the departure of Tom Seaver, who joined ...
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News briefsJohn Wadley new VP product development at Xero Shoes
Xero Shoes, a Colorado-based provider of barefoot and minimal footwear founded in 2009, has introduced John Wadley as its new vice president of product development. Wadley previously worked at U.S.-based footwear brand Altra – first as senior footwear developer, during the brand’s new ownership under VF Corp. as director of ...
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News briefsOutdoor Industry Association announces new president
The U.S. Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) board of directors has named Kent Ebersole as its new president, following seven months as the organization’s interim executive director. Ebersole, an outdoor industry veteran, joined the OIA in August 2022 with a broad range of experience in media, business strategy and non-profit consulting. ...
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News briefsMaier Sports with new international head of sales
Source: Maier Sports Maximilian Briem With Maximilian Briem starting as the new head of sales international on April 1, the German company Maier Sports completes the restructuring of its sales management. Lothar Baisch, managing director of sales and marketing, will then focus primarily on his executive management ...
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News briefsWolverine Worldwide with new chairman and directors
Tom Long, the lead independent director for Wolverine Worldwide and former CEO of MillerCoors, LLC, will become chairman of Wolverine on May 4 following the retirement of Blake Krueger, chairman and retired CEO. Meanwhile, earlier this week, the parent of the Merrell and Saucony brands, among others, named three ...
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News briefsCanyon expands leadership team with financial expert
Source: Canyon Bicycles Karim Bohn German DTC company Canyon Bicycles GmbH has appointed industry newcomer Karim Bohn as its new chief financial officer. As a member of the executive leadership team, he will be responsible for the financial management of Canyon as well as all Canyon-owned companies ...
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News briefs“Mr. Trickstuff” hands over the reins to management team
Trickstuff owner and CEO Klaus Liedler has placed his duties as CEO in new hands, effective Feb. 28, 2023. A leadership team comprising Natalie Jerkovic, Lukas Mayer, Dennis Michaliszyn, Santé Pelot and Patrick Seifarth will be supported by Marcel Ratering as managing director and a project team from parent company ...
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News briefsMAAP announces team hires across marketing and design
MAAP, the Melbourne-based cycling apparel specialist, has announced Ian Elliott as its new chief marketing officer. Elliott joins the company from Strava, where he served as senior director of global brand marketing and social impact. Prior to that, he held senior positions at Quiksilver and Bellroy. He also previously worked ...
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News briefsSmith names bike marketing manager
Snow goggle, eyewear and helmet specialist Smith has appointed Jeremy Dunn as bike marketing manager. With over 15 years of experience in the bike and outdoor industries – from founding both a cycling magazine and a sock company to working at a variety of iconic cycling brands, including Rapha, Specialized, ...
