The latest news and analysis about management, board and supervisory board changes in the outdoor industry.
Former Thule CEO appointed to Hestra’s board
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 product segments. Before Hestra, he spent many ...
Cycling industry veteran joins POC as new CEO
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 based at the company’s Stockholm headquarters.
Worldly appoints UA COO as board member
Worldly (formerly Higg) announced the appointment of two new board members, including Colin Browne, Chief Operating Officer at Under Armour. The other new board member is Scott Stephenson, former Chairman and CEO of Verisk Analytics Inc.
myclimate to implement new collective management structure
The Zurich-based foundation for climate protection myclimate is introducing a new management structure. As of October, seven members of the current executive team will jointly take over the leadership. They will succeed the current CEO Stephen Neff, who is leaving myclimate at his own request. The myclimate Board of Trustees ...
Wolverine Q2 results slump, new CEO set to lead turnaround
Chris Hufnagel, who was just named the President and CEO of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. with immediate effect following the sudden departure of Brendan L. Hoffman, faces numerous headwinds from day one, with the group’s Q2 figures now released. They range from getting inventory and debt to proper levels and driving ...
Vista Outdoor appoints more executives for upcoming Sporting Products spinoff
Vista Outdoor Inc, the parent company of 41 sporting goods and outdoor lifestyle brands, announced that its Board of Directors has made two executive appointments for the Sporting Products Company following the spinoff of Vista’s Outdoor Products business.
Vista Outdoor appoints Eric Nyman as CEO of Outdoor, updates on corporate separation plans
The board of directors of Vista Outdoor Inc, the parent company of 41 brands, has appointed Eric Nyman as CEO of the Outdoor Products segment and a member of the Board of Directors, effective Aug. 21. Nyman, who has more than 30 years of experience in the consumer products industry, ...
Vista Outdoor appoints former Salomon executive as Simms president
Vista Outdoor, the parent company of 41 sporting and outdoor brands, has named Jordan Judd President of Bozeman, Montana-based Simms Fishing Products, effective Aug. 1.
Fattinger to lead Woom alone, Ihlenfeld to head US team
Following the appointment of former CEO of Adidas, Kasper Rørsted, as Chairman of the Woom advisory board and the creation of a new innovation department, there is now a change in personnel at the top of the Austrian children’s and youth bicycle manufacturer. Paul Fattinger, who has led Woom since ...
VF Corp appoints new President and CEO
Some 7 months after Steve Rendle decided to retire from the company after more than five years as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and nearly 25 years of service, VF Corp – owner of Vans, The North Face, Timberland and Dickies, among other brands – announced that its board ...