All Executive changes articles – Page 25
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News briefsViper has a new director of outdoor
Manufacturas Deportivas Viper has hired Albert Berenguer to be director of the outdoor division, in replacement of the retiring David Matamoros, according to Diffusion Sport. A veteran of Intersport, Puma, Millet and Kappa, Berenguer ts taking charge of the Osprey, Rock Experience, Ocun, Fivefingers and Hydro Flask brands.
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News briefsZyroFisher introduces its outdoor sales team
ZyroFisher, a distributor of sports and lifestyle brands in the U.K. and Europe with offices in the North East of England and France and over 60 brands in its portfolio, announced the hiring of two key new staff members following the expansion of its partnership with CamelBak to include distribution ...
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News briefsAdvisor to Specialized takes charge of its marketing
Specialized has hired David Schriber to be its chief marketing officer. Schriber has been working with the components company as an advisor and has been, in the words of CEO Scott Maguire, a “friend of our brand for over a decade.” Schriber had been the chief marketing and revenue officer ...
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News briefsBergfreunde adds new data and finance specialists to management team
German retailer Bergfreunde is expanding its management team: In October 2022, Christopher Barth joined the company to fill the newly created position of head of data and analytics at the online outdoor retailer. Barth, who most recently worked as an executive at Hugo Boss in the CRM, customer data and ...
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ArticleRebecca Heard promoted evo's first CMO
Source: evo evo’s new CMO, Rebecca Heard evo, the Seattle-based outdoor retail and adventure brand, announces that Rebecca Heard, VP of brand, marketing, and e-commerce, has been promoted to the company’s leadership team as its first chief marketing officer. In her new role, Heard will oversee evo’s ...
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News briefsMyclimate splits business units in Germany, Switzerland and Austria
The Switzerland-based company Myclimate has restructured its organization. The restructuring includes a subdivision of the initiative into the business units Switzerland, Germany and Austria. The three new country units are headed by CEO Stephen Neff, as well as the cross-national areas of carbon offset projects, innovation and digitalization, and administration. ...
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News briefsSea To Summit hires GM for EMEA
SGB reports that Australia-based adventure gear brand Sea to Summit has hired David Ledouble as general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Ledouble, an outdoor industry veteran, most recently worked at Helen of Troy as managing director for HydroFlask EMEA and senior director for OXO. Prior to that, ...
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News briefsSchöffel hires new sales manager for Germany
Ann-Katrin Schlemmer Source: Schöffel Schöffel’s German sales will be headed by Ann-Katrin Schlemmer from October. In her new role, she will drive the quantitative and qualitative expansion of the Schöffel brand and be responsible for the field sales force and the key account team in Germany. Schlemmer ...
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ArticleAdventure Travel Trade Association announces new board of directors
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has appointed a board of directors, marking a shift away from the advisory board it has had for the last 18 years. The change was initiated at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic when traditional banks were reluctant to work with the private sector ...
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News briefsTim Bantle appointed as Eddie Bauer CEO
Source: ABG/Sparc Group Tim Bantle New Eddie Bauer CEO, Tim Bantle, is a familiar face in the outdoor industry. He joins Sparc Group from VF Corporation, where he was GM of VF Canada. His résumé also includes positions at The North Face, Black Diamond and Patagonia. At ...
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News briefsYeti is looking for a new CFO
Paul Carbone, Yeti’s chief financial officer, is stepping down at the end of October. Carbone will be taking a new job in Boston to be closer to his family. “Paul has made an indelible contribution to the organization during his tenure and was instrumental in guiding Yeti through our initial ...
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ArticleFelix Münnich becomes the new chief commercial officer at Mammut
Münnich comes from one of the top players in the sporting goods business to Mammut.
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News briefsTNF appoints new CMO and chief product and merchandising officer
VF brand The North Face has added two women to its management team. Sophie Bambuck is joining the company as chief marketing officer and Jennifer Ingraffea as chief product and merchandising officer. Bambuck brings in a 20-year background in global and integrated marketing strategy across several brands, including Everlane, Nike ...
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News briefsBergfreunde creates and fills new head of buying position
Source: Bergfreunde Michael Vieweger, new Head of Buying Bergfreunde German e-commerce mountain sports, climbing and outdoor retailer Bergfreunde GmbH has hired Michael Vieweger as head of buying, a new position. The former purchasing manager for sports at fashion and lifestyle company E. Breuninger GmbH & Co. will ...
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News briefsHelinox hires senior director of e-commerce, senior art director
Nelson Garcia and Ezra Shaffer are joining the global Helinox team and will be working out of the brand’s North American headquarters, in Berkeley, California. Shaffer is responsible for building up the brand’s online business as senior director of e-commerce, bringing his experience in management from Timbuk2, Giro Sport Design, ...
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ArticlePaul Lange management expands with third-generation family member
Source: Paul Lange & Co. Paul-César Lange Stuttgart-based bicycle wholesaler and importer Paul Lange & Co OHG has filled the newly created position of chief strategy officer (CSO) with Paul-César Lange, who will be responsible for strategic direction in his new role with immediate effect. He will ...
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News briefsSupport for Bradshaw-Taylor’s sales in Germany
Katharina Bieseke Katharina Bieseke joins the sales team for Bradshaw-Taylor’s brands Sherpa Adventure Gear, Artilect, Tentree and Le Chameau in Germany. In consultation with European sales director Wolfgang Jahn and sales manager Sven Kreitner, she is responsible for the retail partners in the brick-and-mortar and online segments. ...
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ArticleRiese & Müller with new management structure and first-time management board
Almost 30 years ago, Markus Riese and Heiko Müller, then students, founded the bicycle company Riese & Müller GmbH (R&M). Since then, the German business has grown from a folding bike start-up to a global player in the e-bike market and today employs over 900 people and generates annual sales ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin bolsters business in Southern Europe
Source: Jack Wolfskin Massimo Carnelli Massimo Carnelli is the new director of sales for Southern Europe and new markets at Jack Wolfskin. Carnelli has many years of experience as a sales, product and marketing manager. He spent 26 years in management positions, most of them for the ...
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ArticleThe next generation strengthens Edelrid's management
Source: Edelrid Vitus Wuhrer Since Aug. 1, 2022, Vitus Wuhrer has reinforced the management of Edelrid GmbH & Co.KG, the German company specializing in the manufacture of PPE (personal protective equipment) items for alpinism and mountaineering as well as professional applications, and part of the Vaude Group. ...
