All Executive changes articles – Page 12
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Ecco opens first store in NYC, new President Americas
Ecco has opened its first store in New York. The 300 sqm shop is situated at 110 Grand Street in SoHo. It features the Danish company’s full range of footwear and accessories and some special-edition pieces that will be exclusive to the Manhattan flagship. On Dec. 1, Deniz Erda became ...
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Rapala implementing new three-year strategic plan
Finnish fishing tackle supplier Rapala VMC reported that it will be implementing a new strategy over the next three years. The effort will be undertaken by the global fishing tackle company’s new global management team, focusing on improving the group’s profitability and working capital management. The changes on Rapala’s ...
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db’s new CEO comes from Jack Wolfskin
Source: via LinkedIn Richard Collier db (also d_b_, and formerly Douchebags) announced on LinkedIn that Richard Collier will be the new CEO of the Oslo-based travel lifestyle brand from January 2024 after resigning from the same position at German outdoor specialist Jack Wolfskin earlier this fall. “I ...
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New board for CONEBI
At its 2023 General Assembly, held Nov. 28 in Brussels, the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) elected a new Board of Directors. The board of the European national bicycle and bicycle parts industry umbrella organization was also expanded. While one board member stepped down, three new members were ...
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New CEO for The Microfibre Consortium
The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has announced a series of organizational changes. Research director Dr Kelly Sheridan will take up the role of Chief Executive Officer, while founding Director Sophie Mather will transition from the board to an advisory role. The changes came into effect from Dec. 1, 2023, coinciding with ...
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Vista Outdoor completes CEO transition, two co-CEOs
As part of the previously announced company split and the acquisition of the ammunition business by Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG), Vista Outdoor has appointed Eric Nyman and Jason Vanderbrink as co-CEOs, according to an SEC filing. They succeed Gary McArthur, who had been interim CEO of the company since November ...
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New CMO for Merrell
Source: Merrell Pallav Tamaskar Merrell has appointed Pallav Tamaskar as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective Nov. 30, 2023. As CMO, Tamaskar will be responsible for leading Merrell’s global marketing strategy and “directing the creation of modern and integrated global marketing campaigns, elevating full-funnel media planning, ...
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Craft North America to move to New Wave’s Seattle HQ to bolster demand, new CEO
Craft Sportswear North America announces the phased relocation of its US headquarters to Seattle, Washington, in 2024. The company will join the family of brands owned by parent company New Wave Group, which is based there. This strategic decision is intended to support the brand’s expansion into outdoor and specialty ...
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Peak Performance recruits Head of Retail from Adidas
Habit.se reports that Oskar Hammar is the new Head of Retail at the Swedish brand Peak Performance, which belongs to Amer Sports. Hammar has many years of experience in the fashion industry and most recently worked as Global Retail Manager at Adidas. Before that, he spent almost three years at ...
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Woolrich appoints Creative Director for new Black Label
US designer Todd Snyder, founder of the eponymous New York-based label, has been named creative director for Woolrich’s new Black Label premium collection. Andrea Cané will hold the new role of creative advisor. The initial Woolrich Black Label by Todd Snyder collection will preview at Snyder’s runway show on Jan. ...
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Outdoor Research promotes longtime employee to VP of Operations
Seattle-based outdoor manufacturer Outdoor Research (OR) recently promoted longtime employee Geoff Potter to VP of Operations. Potter has worked in planning and operations for nearly 12 years. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s supply chain logistics, demand planning, retail operations and information systems. OR believes this restructuring ...
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Matt Gowar steps down as Equip CEO, successor not named yet
Source: Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd Matt Gowar Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd, the parent company of Rab and Lowe Alpine, has announced that it has launched a plan to recruit a successor to Matt Gowar, the current CEO. Gowar is also the owner of Equip ...
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Two new product directors at Xero Shoes
Colorado-based barefoot footwear specialist Xero Shoes has hired Kristina Funck as Design Director and Megan Elias as Director of Product Merchandising. As Design Director, Funck will lead Xero Shoes’ design strategy, innovation and seasonal storytelling. She has contributed to the design development and success of several global footwear brands, including ...
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New CEO for The Lycra Company
Source: The Lycra Company Gary Smith The Lycra Company announces that it has appointed Gary Smith as Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 27, 2023. Smith will succeed Dean Williams, who has served as acting CEO since August. Williams will retain his role as Chief Financial Officer and ...
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Aluula announces management changes
Canada-based Aluula Composites Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer John Zimmerman will expand his responsibilities to oversee the Windsports Division as the division now drives near-term revenue growth, qualifying it for dedicated, dedicated management. Zimmerman has been instrumental in shaping the brand’s history and is uniquely positioned to drive growth in this ...
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CEO of Sustainable Apparel Coalition to step down
CEO of The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), Amina Razvi, will leave the organization as of Dec. 29, 2023. Her departure comes as the organization enters “a new phase of growth and expansion to adjacent product categories.” Source: The Sustainable Apparel Coalition Amina Razvi In making the ...
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Sorel has a new President
Sorel, part of Columbia Sportswear Company, has announced its new President. Cory Long will be joining the company in December 2023. Source: Columbia Sportswear Cory Long, new President of Sorel Long is a veteran of the footwear and apparel industry, most recently serving as Global General ...
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KMD Brands announces interim CFO solution
Further to the announcement on July 7, 2023 of Chris Kinraid’s resignation as Group Chief Financial Officer, KMD Brands, the New Zealand parent of Oboz, Kathmandu and Rip Curl, has confirmed that Kinraid’s last day with KMD Brands will be Dec 8, 2023. While KMD Brands continues to recruit for ...
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New CEO and CFO at Freudenberg Performance Materials
Freudenberg Performance Materials has named a new CEO and CFO, who will take on the roles from Jan. 1, 2024. Dr. Andreas Raps will succeed Dr. Frank Heislitz as Chief Executive Officer, and Marco Altherr will take over from Thomas Herr as Chief Financial Officer. Source: Freudenberg ...
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Indigenous footwear company Manitobah restructures management team
Manitobah, an Indigenous-rooted footwear brand known for its Manitobah mukluks and founded in Winnipeg, Canada, in 1997 by Sean McCormick, has appointed a new senior management. Carolyn MacNaughton will assume the CEO role, Tom Hildrum will step into the position of CFO, and Mike Wodtke has transitioned from Chief Digital ...