Latest Executive Changes – Page 23
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News briefsRumpl hires new VP Global Brand Marketing
Source: Rumpl Josh Weichhand US outdoor blanket brand Rumpl, founded in 2014, has hired brand and marketing expert Josh Weichhand as Vice President, Global Brand Marketing. Weichhand will lead and oversee Rumpl’s marketing, brand strategy, e-commerce, creative and international efforts. He brings more than a decade of ...
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News briefsRenewcell with new acting CEO
The Board of Swedish textile recycler Renewcell has appointed Magnus Håkansson as the new acting CEO, effective immediately and replacing Patrik Lundström, who has led the company since 2019 and has been dismissed by the Board after the company’s sales growth has been lower than expected. Håkansson started his ...
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News briefsREI cuts 275 retail jobs
U.S. outdoor retailer REI Co-op is cutting 275 of its 12,300 retail jobs as part of a broader plan to update its brick-and-mortar business model. The company’s employees were reportedly informed of the layoffs through a memo by REI’s VP of Stores, Mary-Farrell Tarbox, on Oct. 12. The cuts primarily ...
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News briefsThree EFFTA board directors resign
Three of the EFTTA (European Fishing Tackle Trade Association) board members have resigned following the association’s decision not to accept their bid to run the EFTTEX (European Fishing Tackle & Trade Exhibition) 2024 trade show. Ciro Esposito (Europesca Sport), Rudi Heger (Traun River Products) and István Pál (Energofish), who were ...
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News briefsOIA with new directors
The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) members elected four new directors, Keith Carrato, Gerber Gear VP and General Manager; Jahmicah Dawes, owner and founder of Slim Pickins; Tentree President Diana Seung; and Mountain Hardwear President and Global GM Troy Sicotte. They join three incumbent directors, Alison Hill, CEO of LifeStraw; ...
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ArticleAccell Group appoints new CEO and Supervisory Board Chairman
Source: Accell Group Tjeerd Jegen, new CEO and Chair of the Management Board The Netherlands-based Accell Group, a leading manufacturer of bicycles, bicycle parts and accessories, has appointed Tjeerd Jegen as CEO and Chair of the Management Board, effective Nov. 1, 2023. Jegen succeeds Juan de Ochoa, ...
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News briefsHyosung expands global marketing team
In support of its continued global business growth, South Korean sustainable textile solutions provider Hyosung has hired marketing strategist Christiane Rauch as Senior Consultant Northern Europe - Hyosung Spandex and outdoor industry expert Laura Nilo as its new US Marketing Manager, West Coast. Rauch, based in Germany, is an experienced ...
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News briefsTimberland appoints new CMO
Source: Timberland Maisie Willoughby, Timberland’s new VP, CMO Timberland has hired Maisie Willoughby as the brand’s new Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective Oct. 16. In her new role, Willoughby will drive the global brand strategy and vision for Timberland, which is owned by VF Corp. ...
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News briefsNew management for Brose’s e-bike segment
Source: Brose Daniel Wolde-Giorgis With immediate effect, Dr. Daniel Wolde-Giorgis is taking over the management of Brose Antriebstechnik, the e-bike division of the German automotive supplier Brose. Wolde-Giorgis will continue to drive Brose’s development as a system provider for e-bikes and strategically expand the service offering. Wolde-Giorgis’ ...
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News briefsAmerican Outdoor Brands appoints Chief Operating Officer
U.S. holding company American Outdoor Brands (AOB), whose primary brands include makers of firearms for hunting as well as law enforcement equipment products and other outdoor products, announced that Brent Vulgamott, Vice President of Sales, Operations & Analytics, has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, ...
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News briefsDainese Group appoints Angel Sánchez as its new CEO
Dainese Group, the Italy-based manufacturer of protective equipment and technical gear for motorcycling, mountain biking and winter sports, has appointed Angel Sánchez as the new group’s chief executive, effective Nov. 2. Sànchez will take over from Cristiano Silei, the company’s CEO since 2015, who will transition to non-executive chairman. Sànchez ...
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News briefsJanne Mahlamäki appointed GM EMEA at Grundéns
Swedish fishing apparel and footwear manufacturer Grundéns has appointed Janne Mahlamäki as new General Manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Mahlamäki brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the outdoor and fishing industries and will continue Grundéns’ growth and transformation journey in ...
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ArticleFormer Thule CEO appointed to Hestra’s board
Source: Hestra Magnus Welander Magnus Welander has been appointed to the board of the Swedish company Hestra Gloves. Welander joins Hestra after 14 years as CEO of Thule Group. Under his leadership, the outdoor company has achieved impressive growth, with an increased brand presence and several new ...
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News briefsLeatt announces new hires focusing on MTB market
South African protective gear maker Leatt Corp. has strengthened its sales and marketing team with two new hires, Bastian Dietz and Dain Zaffke, focusing on the mountain biking (MTB) market. Dietz will serve as International Marketing Manager, MTB, while Zaffke will serve as Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, MTB. Dietz, ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin’s CEO resigns
Source: Jack Wolfskin The departing CEO, Richard Collier Jack Wolfskin confirmed to SGI Europe that Richard Collier has resigned as CEO to pursue another opportunity and be closer to his family in Oslo, Norway. He will remain in his position until the end of the year to ...
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News briefsWorldly appoints new CFO
Source: Worldly Francois Thrower Worldly, the integrated software platform that helps companies take responsibility for their supply chain impacts (formerly known as Higg) announced the appointment of Francois Thrower as its new Chief Financial Officer. The California-based company focuses on providing social and environmental sustainability data technology ...
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News briefsNew Country Manager for Helly Hansen Italy
Michele Battocchio is the new country manager for Italy of the Norwegian brand Helly Hansen. Battocchio has more than 25 years of experience in sporting goods, footwear and fashion at the national and international level. He previously worked for UYN, Garmont and Northwave. Battocchio will be based at Helly Hansen’s ...
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News briefsCEO of Bergans resigns
Source: Hans Kristian Kroghhanssen Jan Tore Jensen The Norwegian Sports Industry Association announced that Jan Tore Jensen has reached an agreement with the Board of Directors of Bergans Fritid AS to step down as CEO no later than the end of February 2024. The Board of Directors ...
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News briefsMammut appoints new Head of Central Europe
Source: Mammut Patrick Schmollinger Since Sept. 11, 2023, Patrick Schmollinger has been responsible for managing the wholesale partners and sales teams in Switzerland and Germany, as well as cooperation with the trade agency partners in Austria and Italy, as Mammut’s new Head of Central Europe. In addition, ...
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News briefsMavic bolsters OEM offering with business unit manager
Source: Mavic François Joly Targeted investment in the modernization of domestic production facilities at its historic Saint-Trivier sur Moignans production site will enable Mavic, the traditional French bicycle components brand to respond even faster to the changing needs of its customers, the company said. In this context, ...
