All Executive changes articles – Page 15
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News briefsPelican appoints new CEO
Source: Pelican Products James “JC” Curleigh, new CEO Pelican Products, a U.S.-based manufacturer of rugged, mission-critical protective cases, coolers, outdoor accessories and temperature-controlled packaging, announced the appointment of James “JC” Curleigh as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Phil Gyori, who has led the company ...
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News briefsRocky Brands’ CFO departs
Sarah O’Connor, SVP, CFO, and Treasurer for Ohio-based Rocky Brands, has resigned. O’Connor had only officially taken over the post in March this year. Tom Robertson, the company’s COO who served as CFO from March 2017 until February, will re-assume CFO duties until a permanent successor is identified. O’Connor’s departure ...
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News briefsCotopaxi strengthens sales team for next phase of strategic growth under new CEO
Utah-based adventure lifestyle B Corp Cotopaxi has hired two sales veterans to lead its wholesale sales team, signaling an investment in the brand’s growth under the new CEO Damien Huang. Jody Carlson, Vice President of Global Wholesale, and Kari Larsen, Director of North American Wholesale, joined the team in August ...
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News briefsNew CEO for Spinnova
Source: Spinnova Tuomas Oijala Finnish sustainable materials company Spinnova’s Board of Directors has appointed Tuomas Oijala as CEO, effective January 1, 2024. Oijala comes from a long and successful career at Kone Corporation, a Finnish industrial company listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange and one of the ...
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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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ArticleWorldly 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. Browne has deep understanding of the global apparel and footwear value chain, gained in ...
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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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Articlemyclimate 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 ...
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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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ArticleWolverine 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 ...
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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 ...
