Latest Executive Changes – Page 6

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    OIA with new directors

    2023-10-10T13:07:00Z

    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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    Accell Group appoints new CEO and Supervisory Board Chairman

    2023-10-06T13:30:00Z

    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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    Hyosung expands global marketing team

    2023-10-06T11:00:00Z

    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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    Timberland appoints new CMO

    2023-10-06T10:45:00Z

    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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    New management for Brose’s e-bike segment

    2023-10-06T06:33:00Z

    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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    American Outdoor Brands appoints Chief Operating Officer

    2023-10-05T05:53:00Z

    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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    Dainese Group appoints Angel Sánchez as its new CEO

    2023-10-02T11:41:00Z

    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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    Janne Mahlamäki appointed GM EMEA at Grundéns

    2023-09-30T10:46:00Z

    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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    Former Thule CEO appointed to Hestra’s board

    2023-09-30T10:20:00Z

    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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    Leatt announces new hires focusing on MTB market

    2023-09-29T13:49:00Z

    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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    Jack Wolfskin’s CEO resigns

    2023-09-27T07:40:00Z

    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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    Worldly appoints new CFO

    2023-09-26T11:11:00Z

    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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    New Country Manager for Helly Hansen Italy

    2023-09-23T08:17:00Z

    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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    CEO of Bergans resigns

    2023-09-22T12:58:00Z

    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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    Mammut appoints new Head of Central Europe

    2023-09-20T16:30:00Z

    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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    Mavic bolsters OEM offering with business unit manager

    2023-09-20T16:30:00Z

    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, ...

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    Cycling industry veteran joins POC as new CEO

    2023-09-15T14:48:00Z

    Source: POC Derek Bouchard-Hall, new CEO at POC POC, the Swedish manufacturer of helmets, eyewear, protective equipment and apparel founded in 2005, has appointed Derek Bouchard-Hall as its new CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds Jonas Sjögren, who served as POC’s CEO since early 2017, and will be ...

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    SRAM Group expands leadership team

    2023-09-15T13:36:00Z

    SRAM Group, the parent of the bicycle component brands Avid, Hammerhead, Quarq, RockShox, Truvativ, Quarq, SRAM, Time Sport Pedals, Truvativ, and Zipp and bikewear brand Velocio, has expanded its leadership team with both an internal promotion and a new hire. The new executives work out of the global headquarters in ...

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    Outnorth names new CEO

    2023-09-15T13:36:00Z

    Source: Outnorth Ville Kangasmuukko Nordström After Harald Ennen decided to leave Sweden-based e-commerce company Outnorth and his role as CEO this summer, a successor has now been found in Ville Kangasmuukko Nordström, currently CEO at leading Swedish fashion shopping company Bubbleroom. He will take up his new ...

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    Infinited Fiber welcomes new board members

    2023-09-15T13:35:00Z

    Infinited Fiber Company, the Finland-based textile technology specialist, has announced its new Board of Directors, appointed at the 2023 Annual General Meeting. The board includes Andreas Tallberg as Chair and Pertti Korhonen as Vice Chair. Elisabet Sallander Björklund and Elina Björklund retained their positions as Board members, and Markus Mannström, ...