The latest news and analysis about management, board and supervisory board changes in the outdoor industry.
Niber strengthens ingredient-brand strategy with key appointments
The performance-materials company is accelerating its ingredient-brand strategy with two senior appointments as it positions its PFAS-free electrospinning platform as a global performance brand.
Lowa appoints Giuseppe De Biasi operations chief
Lowa has appointed Giuseppe De Biasi as General Manager Operations, adding international retail and transformation expertise to its executive team.
Norrøna expands summer range and strengthens sales organization
Norrøna has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, introduced organizational changes to its global sales structure and expanded its Norrøna Adventure offering.
On reshapes commercial leadership team
On has appointed Rebecca Cai as Chief Global Markets Officer and Alice Delahunt as Chief Customer Officer as it restructures its commercial leadership to strengthen consumer focus.
KMD appoints Ian Morrice to board
The owner of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz has appointed former Metcash and Warehouse Group CEO Ian Morrice to its board.
Maier Sports restructures leadership team
Schwan-Stabilo has restructured the leadership of Maier Sports, with Simone Mayer assuming sole responsibility as managing director following the departure of Lothar Baisch.
Korošec leaves Elan for government role
Elan Sports has appointed Žiga Schmidt as interim director following the departure of longtime executive Leon Korošec, who is joining the Slovenian government as State Secretary.
Matthias Pietsch named Eurobike show director
Eurobike has strengthened its leadership team by appointing an experienced cycling events executive to help shape the trade show’s strategic direction and international positioning.
Shimano reorganizes bicycle components division
The Japanese cycling components giant is reorganizing its bicycle division and expanding management responsibilities as it seeks to strengthen its development and manufacturing capabilities.
Joe Vernachio returns to Columbia to lead Sorel
Columbia Sportswear Company, the group behind brands including Columbia, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, has appointed a former Allbirds CEO and Mountain Hardwear leader to head its Sorel brand.