Latest Executive Changes
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News briefsNew addition to Dynafit’s international marketing team
Source: Dynafit Veronica Glaser On April 1, 2024, Veronica Glaser joined mountain sports brand Dynafit, part of the Italian Oberalp Group, as Events & Internal Communications Manager. Glaser has a diverse professional background in the sports industry and most recently worked as Sponsoring Manager at Denk Pro ...
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News briefsNew CFO for Mammut
Source: Mammut Dr Oliver Merz Swiss mountain sports brand Mammut has appointed Dr Oliver Merz as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his role, Merz will be responsible for Mammut’s controlling, finance, accounting, tax, legal & compliance and IT functions. Merz’s proven track record in scaling ...
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News briefsNew sales manager at Lowa Austria
Source: Lowa Austria Bernd Fürtbauer Bernd Fürtbauer has taken over as the new Sales Manager at Lowa Austria on April 1, 2024. He has made a name for himself as a successful product range manager, central buyer, purchasing manager and category manager in previous positions, including Sport ...
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News briefsLenzing appoints Chief Transformation Officer
Lenzing AG has appointed Walter Bickel as a member of the Managing Board and Chief Transformation Officer, effective April 15, 2024, until Dec. 31, 2025. Bickel will be responsible for the further development and implementation of the performance program. This program was initiated by the Managing Board in fall 2023 ...
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News briefsPassenger hires GM for the US market from Snow Peak
Source: Passenger Matt Liddle, General Manager US Responsible outdoor clothing manufacturer Passenger has turned its sights on US expansion with the appointment of Matt Liddle as General Manager for the US. Liddle, building a business base in Portland, Oregon, comes at a pivotal time for the UK-based ...
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News briefsFogliato steps down from role of Salomon CEO
Source: Salomon Franco Fogliato Amer Sports announced on April 12 that Franco Fogliato, President and CEO of Salomon, is leaving the company for personal reasons, effective immediately. He will be succeeded on an interim basis by James Zheng, CEO of Amer Sports, who will lead Salomon and ...
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News briefsFairpoint Outdoors will soon have a new CEO
Hans Maasbøl, the former CEO of Svendsen Sport, has been chosen as the next CEO of Fairpoint Outdoors. He will replace Jens Buhl Jørgensen, the co-founder and CEO of the Danish company, who will step down at the end of May. Jørgensen will remain as a member of the Board ...
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News briefsSuccessor for Garmin’s first General Counsel
Switzerland-based Garmin Ltd. announced today that Andrew Etkind, a company veteran, will step down from the position of General Counsel, effective July 1, 2024. Etkind will continue to serve as Vice President and Secretary for Garmin, while Josh Maxfield will assume the role of Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant ...
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News briefsLectra appoints Antonella Capelli as president of EMEA
Lectra, a Paris-based specialist in digital design solutions and cutting equipment, has announced the appointment of Antonella Capelli as President of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, effective May 1, 2024. Capelli, who has been a member of Lectra’s Executive Committee since Jan. 1, 2024, takes over the ...
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News briefsAmerica’s The Conservation Alliance looking for new Executive Director
The Conservation Alliance (TCA), a US-based coalition of over 270 like-minded member companies that pool resources to fund and advocate for the protection of North America’s cherished wild places and outdoor spaces, is planning to hire a new Executive Director who will work closely with the staff and Board of ...
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News briefsSchöffel separates responsibilities for product and innovation
German outdoor company Schöffel has made changes to the organizational structure in its product division. The management roles are now divided into the areas of product and innovation to give both areas greater strength for future development. Gesa van den Kerkhoff takes on the role of Product Division Manager, Peter ...
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ArticleBig trouble looming between Youngone and Scott
Source: Scott Sports Beat Zaugg Shortly before the Easter weekend, the Board of Directors of Scott Sports – with the full support of majority shareholder Youngone Corporation – issued a press release announcing the dismissal of long-serving CEO Beat Zaugg with immediate effect. Youngone presented the financial ...
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News briefsChanges in Rapala’s global management team
Rapala VMC Corp. announced that Stanislas de Castelnau, Executive Vice President, Head of Operations is retiring at the end of March 2024 after 23 years with the Finnish fishing tackle manufacturer. He started his career back in 2001 as General Manager of Rapala VMC’s French hook factory (VMC Peche SA) ...
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ArticleBelgian Cycling Factory strengthens management with two industry veterans
Belgium’s largest bicycle manufacturer Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF) – the umbrella of the brands Ridley, Eddy Merckx Bikes (including their independent steel frame range Corsa) and the Bike Valley competence center – has hired two experienced industry experts. Eugene Fierkens was appointed as General Manager Strategy & Business, and Edward ...
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News briefsNew CEO for Klean Kanteen
Think Better Group, in partnership with co-owners Michelle Kalberer and Jeff Creswell, has announced Gordon Smith as Klean Kanteen’s new CEO. Smith has been an integral member of the Klean Kanteen team, most recently as CFO/Head of Finance, and brings a wealth of knowledge of Klean Kanteen’s global operations. Before ...
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ArticleNew Global Sustainability Manager at Elevate Outdoor Collective
Source: EOC Michael Knye, Global Sustainability Manager at Elevate Outdoor Collective (EOC) Elevate Outdoor Collective (EOC), the umbrella organization for twelve outdoor and winter sports brands, including Völkl, Dalbello and Marker, appointed Michael Knye as the company’s first Global Sustainability Manager. Effective March 1, 2024, Knye is ...
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News briefs66° North appoints Strategy and Business Development Director
Source: 66° North Josefine Laigaard 66° North, the Iceland-based sustainable outerwear brand, has announced the appointment of Josefine Laigaard as Strategy and Business Development Director. She will work in the brand’s new satellite head office in Copenhagen and “will play an integral role” in the company’s expansion ...
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News briefsLedlenser expands int'l HR management team
Source: Ledlenser Sandra Antony German flashlight and headlamp specialist Ledlenser has appointed Sandra Antony as its new Global Head of Human Resources. In her role, Antony will shape the company-wide strategy in the area of People and Culture, supported by her three-person team based in Solingen. As ...
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ArticleSpinnova reports disappointing FY, announces new strategy and job cuts
Finnish sustainable fiber production specialist Spinnova, listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland, has closed its financial year 2023 with high losses and declining sales and has therefore announced a new strategic direction and a resulting reduction in staff. In 2023, Spinnova generated revenue of €10.6 million, which was ...
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News briefsUnder Armour design chief returns to Black Diamond as Creative Director
Source: Black Diamond Kasey Jarvis Black Diamond Equipment, a brand under the umbrella of Clarus Corp., has appointed Kasey Jarvis as Creative Director for the brand. Jarvis most recently served as Chief Design and Development Officer at Under Armour, where he led the establishment of the visual ...
