Latest Executive Changes – Page 21

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    ​MyStromer with new executives for growing e-bike subsidiary Desiknio

    20 December 2023

    Swiss S-pedelec pioneer MyStromer AG has made two key personnel changes at its Spanish lightweight e-bike brand Desiknio, which it acquired in 2021. Source: Desiknio Morten Kristiansen Since mid-November, Morten Kristiansen has been the new Managing Director of the Spanish subsidiary, which, in contrast to the Stromer ...

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    Renewcell appoints interim CFO

    20 December 2023

    Peter Schulz will join Swedish textile-to-textile recycling company Renewcell as Interim Chief Financial Officer from Jan. 1, 2024. He joins from a position as CFO at Pacific Basin Shipping in Hong Kong, which he has held for the past six years. Schulz has extensive experience as CFO of both listed ...

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    Former Saucony President to become new CEO of PrimaLoft

    20 December 2023

    Source: PrimaLoft Anne Cavassa Compass Diversified (CoDi), the Westport, Connecticut-based owner of several sporting goods brands, including Boa Technology, 5.11 and Velocity Outdoor, announced the appointment of Anne Cavassa as Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary PrimaLoft Inc. effective Jan. 1, 2024. The move follows Cavassa’s recent ...

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    Equip denies rumors about a possible sale of Rab

    19 December 2023

    An announcement in late November that Matt Gowar was stepping down as CEO of Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd has apparently caused some confusion in the media world. At the end of last week, rumors emerged in renowned media that the Rab brand was to be sold. Equip responded already ...

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    Gerber hires Head of Marketing

    17 December 2023

    Portland, Oregon-based Gerber Gear, a manufacturer of knives, multitools and outdoor gear, has hired Ash Williams as the brand’s new Head of Marketing, effective Dec. 4, 2023. Williams brings decades of experience to Gerber and will play an important role in the brand’s continued growth in the outdoor sector. Most ...

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    SportsShoes.com with ten new hires for marketing, social and design

    17 December 2023

    UK online retailer SportsShoes.com has announced 10 new appointments to its brand marketing, social media and design teams to support its continued growth and development strategy. Maryse Haynes is joining the company as Marketing Coordinator from sports and mountain apparel brand Inov-8, where she was Head of Marketing. She previously ...

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    Ecco opens first store in NYC, new President Americas

    14 December 2023

    Ecco has opened its first store in New York. The 300 sqm shop is situated at 110 Grand Street in SoHo. It features the Danish company’s full range of footwear and accessories and some special-edition pieces that will be exclusive to the Manhattan flagship. On Dec. 1, Deniz Erda became ...

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    Rapala implementing new three-year strategic plan

    11 December 2023

    Finnish fishing tackle supplier Rapala VMC reported that it will be implementing a new strategy over the next three years. The effort will be undertaken by the global fishing tackle company’s new global management team, focusing on improving the group’s profitability and working capital management. The changes on Rapala’s ...

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    Db’s new CEO comes from Jack Wolfskin

    9 December 2023

    Source: via LinkedIn Richard Collier Db (also d_b_, and formerly Douchebags) announced on LinkedIn that Richard Collier will be the new CEO of the Oslo-based travel lifestyle brand from January 2024 after resigning from the same position at German outdoor specialist Jack Wolfskin earlier this fall. “I ...

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    New board for CONEBI

    4 December 2023

    At its 2023 General Assembly, held Nov. 28 in Brussels, the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) elected a new Board of Directors. The board of the European national bicycle and bicycle parts industry umbrella organization was also expanded. While one board member stepped down, three new members were ...

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    New CEO for The Microfibre Consortium

    4 December 2023

    The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has announced a series of organizational changes. Research director Dr Kelly Sheridan will take up the role of Chief Executive Officer, while founding Director Sophie Mather will transition from the board to an advisory role. The changes came into effect from Dec. 1, 2023, coinciding with ...

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    Vista Outdoor completes CEO transition, two co-CEOs

    2 December 2023

    As part of the previously announced company split and the acquisition of the ammunition business by Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG), Vista Outdoor has appointed Eric Nyman and Jason Vanderbrink as co-CEOs, according to an SEC filing. They succeed Gary McArthur, who had been interim CEO of the company since November ...

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    New CMO for Merrell

    1 December 2023

    Source: Merrell Pallav Tamaskar Merrell has appointed Pallav Tamaskar as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective Nov. 30, 2023. As CMO, Tamaskar will be responsible for leading Merrell’s global marketing strategy and “directing the creation of modern and integrated global marketing campaigns, elevating full-funnel media planning, ...

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    Craft North America to move to New Wave’s Seattle HQ to bolster demand, new CEO

    1 December 2023

    Craft Sportswear North America announces the phased relocation of its US headquarters to Seattle, Washington, in 2024. The company will join the family of brands owned by parent company New Wave Group, which is based there. This strategic decision is intended to support the brand’s expansion into outdoor and specialty ...

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    Peak Performance recruits Head of Retail from Adidas

    27 November 2023

    Habit.se reports that Oskar Hammar is the new Head of Retail at the Swedish brand Peak Performance, which belongs to Amer Sports. Hammar has many years of experience in the fashion industry and most recently worked as Global Retail Manager at Adidas. Before that, he spent almost three years at ...

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    Woolrich appoints Creative Director for new Black Label

    23 November 2023

    US designer Todd Snyder, founder of the eponymous New York-based label, has been named creative director for Woolrich’s new Black Label premium collection. Andrea Cané will hold the new role of creative advisor. The initial Woolrich Black Label by Todd Snyder collection will preview at Snyder’s runway show on Jan. ...

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    Outdoor Research promotes longtime employee to VP of Operations

    22 November 2023

    Seattle-based outdoor manufacturer Outdoor Research (OR) recently promoted longtime employee Geoff Potter to VP of Operations. Potter has worked in planning and operations for nearly 12 years. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s supply chain logistics, demand planning, retail operations and information systems. OR believes this restructuring ...

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    Matt Gowar steps down as Equip CEO, successor not named yet

    21 November 2023

    Source: Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd Matt Gowar Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd, the parent company of Rab and Lowe Alpine, has announced that it has launched a plan to recruit a successor to Matt Gowar, the current CEO. Gowar is also the owner of Equip ...

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    Two new product directors at Xero Shoes

    21 November 2023

    Colorado-based barefoot footwear specialist Xero Shoes has hired Kristina Funck as Design Director and Megan Elias as Director of Product Merchandising. As Design Director, Funck will lead Xero Shoes’ design strategy, innovation and seasonal storytelling. She has contributed to the design development and success of several global footwear brands, including ...

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    New CEO for The Lycra Company

    21 November 2023

    Source: The Lycra Company Gary Smith The Lycra Company announces that it has appointed Gary Smith as Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 27, 2023. Smith will succeed Dean Williams, who has served as acting CEO since August. Williams will retain his role as Chief Financial Officer and ...