News Briefs – Page 7
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News briefsOnline Brands Nordic’s CFO resigns
Martin Carlsson is leaving his position as Online Brands Nordic’s CFO at his own request to take on a new assignment outside the group. Carlsson started his role at the company in August 2022 after Online Brands acquired Isbjörn of Sweden. The recruitment process to appoint a new CFO will ...
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News briefsGrassroots Outdoor Alliance promotes Howe to VP role
Source: Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Dana Howe The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA), the U.S. organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, promoted Dana Howe to Vice President. The new role is an expansion of Howe’s previous Director of Membership and Education role, which she ...
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News briefsSunday Afternoons appoints new CEO
Source: Kristan Kelly Images via Outdoor Sportswire Patrick Mahaffey, Sarah Sameh Oregon-based outdoor headwear brand Sunday Afternoons has named Patrick Mahaffey CEO. He succeeds Sarah Sameh, who led the brand for nearly a decade and recently announced her intention to retire. Mahaffey most recently served as president ...
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News briefsVF Corp. hires new Chief People Officer
Source: VF Corp Brent Hyder, Chief People Officer VF Corp. has named Brent Hyder Chief People Officer (CPO), effective Sept. 5. He succeeds Anita Graham, who departed to join Labcorp earlier this year. Hyder will report to President and CEO Bracken Darrell and will be a member ...
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News briefsColumbia appoints Tom Gyles as SVP, global distribution network
Columbia Sportswear has appointed Tom Gyles as its new Senior Vice President, Global Distribution Network. He will oversee North America and Europe wholesale, retail, and e-commerce company-owned distribution operations, which means an overall staff of 2,000 employees. He will also oversee the global third-party logistics network, strategy and operations. Gyles ...
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News briefsNew executive appointments at OrthoLite Cirql
Source: OrthoLite Matt Thwaites Performance footwear insoles company OrthoLite has announced Matt Thwaites as its new Vice President and General Manager of OrthoLite Cirql, the footwear solution that enables circularity for brands and factories. Thwaites brings more than two decades of experience in sales and operations in ...
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News briefsNew CEO for Nikwax
Nikwax, maker of technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel, has promoted current President of Nikwax North America, Brian Davidson, to CEO of its global business. Davidson will maintain his position while also leading Nikwax globally. Source: Nikwax Brian Davidson, new CEO of Nikwax’s global ...
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News briefsNew Group VP at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has announced that Bill Kirchner will be joining the company as the new Group Vice President, Fishing. Kirchner will report to Johnson Outdoors CEO Helen Johnson-Leipold, and be a member of the Company’s Executive Committee. Kirchner joins the company from Newell Brands, where he has served as ...
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News briefsFormer CEO of Oase Outdoors returns to role
Henrik Arens, Chairman of the Board and founder of camping equipment manufacturer Oase Outdoors, has returned to his role of CEO of the company. Arens co-founded the company, and subsequently worked for many years as its CEO, handing over the role to Henrik Bernth in August 2022. Arens is taking ...
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News briefsGerman arm of Nordisk has new MD
Nordisk Freizeit GmbH, the German arm of Nordisk Company, has a new Managing Director. Patrick Laquer is to replace Werner Blömer, who is to retire at the end of the year after leading Nordisk Freizeit GmbH since 2001. Blömer and Laquer will form a dual leadership until the end of ...
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News briefsRVRC proposes sustainability and inclusion specialist from Zalando as new board member
The Nomination Committee of Swedish DTC provider RVRC Holding AB (RevolutionRace) – consisting of Øistein Widding (appointed from Altor Fund IV (No.1) AB and Altor Fund IV (No.2) AB), Peter Algar (appointed from Nyrensten Global Holding AB), Caroline Sjösten (appointed from Swedbank Robur Fonder AB) and Andreas Källström Säfweräng (Chairman ...
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News briefsPáramo’s new business structure aims to support future growth
Ethical outdoor apparel brand Páramo Directional Clothing has made several changes at the management level to support future growth and continue to provide high-quality products and great customer service. Richard Pyne takes on the role of Páramo CEO, leading the strategic direction of the company and ensuring that the brand’s ...
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News briefsColumbia hires new PrAna brand president
Columbia Sportswear has named Tricia L. Shumavon as the new brand president of its PrAna brand. She succeeds Monica Mirro, who joined PrAna in 2021 from Swim USA and left the company in April of this year, after which Columbia SVP of Emerging Brands Craig Zanon stepped in as interim ...
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News briefsXero Shoes hires new Chief Product Officer
Source: Xero Shoes Michael Pao Following the retirement of Dennis Driscoll after a nearly 50-year career in the footwear industry, Xero Shoes has hired Michael Pao as its new Chief Product Officer, effective immediately. Pao joins Xero from Timberland, where he served as Vice President of Global ...
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News briefsNorth America GM for Adidas Outdoor, Terrex and Five Ten announces departure
Michael Kadous, North America Senior Director and GM for Adidas Outdoor, Terrex and Five Ten, has announced on Linked In that he is to leave the company after seven years. Kadous joined Adidas in 2016 as a Director Global Finance, before becoming Senior Director of Global Transformation Adidas Outdoor, Terrex ...
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News briefsSalomon Germany with new Athletes & Community Manager Trailrunning
Source: Salomon Theresa Streck, new Athletes & Community Manager Trailrunning at Salomon Germany Theresa Streck started her new role as Athletes & Community Manager Trailrunning at Salomon Germany on May 1, 2023 with her support at the Golden Trail National Series. Her main tasks are the management ...
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News briefsPolartec hires new Sales Manager for Europe
Source: Polartec Sergi Pérez Polartec has hired Sergi Pérez as its new Sales Manager for Europe, effective immediately. Pérez is responsible for a team of five and reports to Eric Yung, who held Pérez’ new role until he was promoted to VP of Milliken & Company, Polartec’s ...
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News briefsZamberlan USA bolsters brand with hire of Director of Operations
Zamberlan, the third-generation handcrafted Italian bootmaker founded in 1929, has hired industry veteran Chris Rischke as Director of Operations for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zamberlan USA, Inc. The addition of the Director of Operations role bolsters Zamberlan’s foundation and positions the brand to better serve its customers and support future growth ...
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News briefsSealSkinz launches its first apparel collection
British outdoor brand SealSkinz, known for its socks, hats and gloves, is expanding into a new product category with a debut apparel collection. All of the items in the new Vitae collection, designed for experienced explorers as well as casual outdoor enthusiasts, are made from sustainable yarns like bamboo and ...
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News briefsSSU appoints former Accell Group CEO to its board
German, U.S.-listed cycling, outdoor and team sports e-commerce retailer Signa Sports United N.V. (SSU) has announced the appointment of former Accell Group CEO Anthonie “Ton” Anbeek to its board of directors. The appointment is effective April 1, 2024. Source: Accell Group Ton Anbeek With Anbeek, SSU said ...
