Latest Executive Changes – Page 33
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News briefsAmpler with new interim CEO
Estonian e-bike brand Ampler Bikes has appointed a new interim CEO, former KÕU Mobility Group COO Kadri Rehkli, following its merger with KÕU Mobility earlier this year. She is expected to lead the company to a healthy and sustainable growth model. “All of our e-bikes represent the cutting edge of ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy gets operating income lift in Home & Outdoor
Fourth quarter operating income in Helen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor segment, which includes Osprey Packs, Oxo and Hydro Flask, rose by 38.5 percent to $31.3 million from $22.6 million due to lower inventory obsolescence expenses and the favorable impact of acquisition-related costs in the year-ago period. Segment revenues were ...
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News briefsNew marketing director at Sport Conrad
Source: Sport Conrad Christian Wander German mountain sports multichannel retailer Sport Conrad has appointed Christian Wander to the position of marketing director, effective April 17. Wander succeeds Florian Linder, who is moving internally to bike, snowboard and protection buying, and has many years of professional experience in ...
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News briefsNew sales director DACH at Fristads
Source: Fristads Andreas Bühner Effective May 1, Andreas Bühner will be the new sales director DACH at Fristads, a Swedish workwear manufacturer that also expanded into the outdoor segment in 2020. The sales expert has already been part of the Fristads team since 2019 as area sales ...
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News briefsSpinnova appoints interim CEO
According to media reports, Spinnova CEO Kim Poulsen resigned from his position effective April 21, 2023. The Finnish producer of sustainable fibers’ board of directors has appointed CFO Ben Selby, CFO since March 2021 and a member of Spinnova’s management team, as interim CEO. The search for a new permanent ...
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News briefsNomination committee formed ahead of RVRC’s AGM 2023
RevolutionRace (RVRC) has appointed three members who, together with the chairman of the board of directors, will form a nomination committee for the period leading up to its annual general meeting, which is expected to be held in November 2023. These three members are (in accordance with a resolution of ...
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News briefsOutnorth CEO Ennen to step down
Source: Outnorth Harald Ennen After five successful years, Harald Ennen has decided to leave Sweden-based e-commerce company Outnorth and his role as CEO. Ennen joined Outnorth in the summer of 2018 and has been instrumental in the company’s positive development. In recent years, Outnorth’s sales have more ...
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News briefsArchroma announces CEO transition
Chemical technology expert Archroma has announced its transition plan for the role of chief executive officer. Heike van de Kerkhof, CEO since January 2020, will step down effective April 30, 2023, to pursue other professional opportunities. Mark Garrett, an experienced executive in the industry, will assume the role of interim ...
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News briefsPelican Products hires SVP of product and marketing
Source: Pelican Products Monica Rigali Pelican Products, a manufacturer of heavy-duty protective cases, lighting systems and rugged outdoor equipment, welcomes Monica Rigali to the company as senior vice president of product & marketing. In her role, she will oversee the planning, development and execution of overall marketing ...
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News briefsSea to Summit with new product execs
Australian adventure gear brand Sea to Summit has hired Bryan Davis as global head of product and Ashley Tyrrell as product manager. They will be based at the U.S. office, but will also be part of Sea to Summit’s global design team in Perth. Davis most recently led design and ...
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News briefsMontura parent has a new CEO
Gabriele Baldinotti is the new CEO of Herno, the parent company of the outdoor brand Montura. Baldinotti takes over the CEO role from Claudio Marenzi, the owner of Herno, who will continue to serve as president of the company. “The decision to have a chief executive officer independent from the ...
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News briefsLenzing reduces managing board
Austria-based Lenzing Group has announced changes to its management board. As Robert van de Kerkhof, chief commercial officer fiber and member of the management board since 2014, will not be available for a further extension of his contract, which runs until Dec. 31, 2023, the company is reducing its management ...
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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 ...
