All Executive changes articles – Page 31
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News briefsPrimaLoft appoints new head of innovative materials development
PrimaLoft, Inc. has appointed Manish Jain as its new senior vice president, technology and development. Jain is a senior research and product development executive with extensive experience in R&D, product management, business development and operations. Most recently, he served as vice president of R&D and technology for Crane Company’s currency ...
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News briefsManagement changes at industrial and sports climbing specialist Skylotec
In the year of its 75th anniversary, Skylotec, the German manufacturer of industrial and sports climbing as well as protective equipment, has announced several changes in its team. In addition to owner Dr. Kai Rinklake, Alexander Merl was appointed as the company’s co-managing director, effective immediately. Merl has been working ...
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News briefsmyclimate opens office in Austria
Since January 2022, the climate protection organization myclimate is also officially represented in Austria as myclimate gGmbH. With Christof Fuchs, the non-profit organization has appointed an experienced manager with a soft spot for sustainability as managing director. Source: myclimate Christof Fuchs Based in Vienna, Fuchs will look ...
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ArticleMountain Hardwear expands its leadership team
Mountain Hardwear, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company, has announced three internal promotions, including a new vice president of product line management and merchandising, and two new hires. In 2021, Mountain Hardwear experienced tremendous growth over the past year, including a 33 percent increase in net sales and a ...
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News briefsSiegwarth hands over operational management of Ortlieb
After four years, Jürgen Siegwarth has handed over the reins of Ortlieb Sportartikel GmbH to Martin Esslinger at the end of February. The realignment of the German manufacturer of outdoor equipment, which was initiated by company founder and managing partner Hartmut Ortlieb in 2017, was decisively shaped by Siegwarth during ...
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News briefsClimatePartner expands Swiss team
The Swiss subsidiary of climate protection company ClimatePartner is further expanding its business structures in Zurich. With two experts for sustainability, climate protection and customer management, the areas of sales and customer support will be strengthened. Vanessa Müller will lead the sales team for commercial sustainability, and Guido Gabriel will ...
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News briefsHelly Hansen with new area sales manager Austria
Source: Helly Hansen Dominic Heindl Dominic Heindl has moved from Bergans of Norway to Helly Hansen. He has been the Norwegian brand’s sales manager apparel for Austria since January 2022, working from a showroom in Salzburg. Before his former job at Bergans, he was part of the ...
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News briefsThe Microfibre Consortium invests in research and networking HR
Source: The Microfibre Consortium Dr Kelly Sheridan, head of research at The Microfibre Consortium Following the launch of the Microfibre 2030 commitment last year (which seeks a more active role for members and proactive, cross-industry work), The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has expanded its team, adding three new ...
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News briefsAllegion appoints global OEM sales director for Axa and Trelock
Source: Allegion Security technology company Allegion plc has appointed Ralph Prins as global OEM sales director for its Axa and Trelock bicycle lock brands. With this move, Allegion aims to further deepen the OEM sales segment structure for both brands. Starting in March 2022, Prins will operate ...
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News briefsH.A.D. continues to expand its sales team
Pro Feet Functional Wear GmbH, the parent company of the German headwear specialist H.A.D., has appointed Timo Intek as the successor to the long-standing head of sales, Birgit Riese. Intek will also personally take over customer service for the German states of Hesse, Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate starting in March, replacing Christian ...
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News briefsMystery Ranch promotes Alex Kutches to president
After Dana Gleason and Renée Sippel-Baker, who founded Mystery Ranch in 2000, retired from day-to-day operations, Alex Kutches, who was responsible for sales and marketing for seven years, has been named president of the Bozeman, Montana-based backpack brand. Kutches joined Mystery Ranch in 2014 after long stints in leading sales ...
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News briefsMatthias Mayr joins Outdoor against Cancer as new CEO
Outdoor against Cancer (OAC), a nonprofit organization promoting outdoor activities and a healthy lifestyle for cancer patients and their families, has hired Dr. Matthias Mayr, a former pro freeskier who has been an OAC ambassador since 2016, as its new CEO. Mayr is also the founder of the sports equipment ...
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News briefsNew global marketing director for Völkl, Marker, Dalbello
Source: Völkl Marker Dalbello Sports Max Kalbfell Max Kalbfell, a marketing specialist with a strong background in the automotive industry, has been appointed global marketing director for Völkl Marker Dalbello Sports. In his new position, he is responsible for the global brand presence of the Marker, Dalbello ...
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News briefsKamik with new CEO
Gillian Meek has been hired as the new CEO of Kamik, a family-owned Canadian company. Meek was previously president of Keds, a brand of canvas sneakers and leather shoes owned by Wolverine Worldwide. Meek was part of Wolverine’s senior leadership team. She is also a member of Women in Footwear ...
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News briefsJohnson Outdoors with new VP global ops & supply chain
Johnson Outdoors Inc, the U.S.-based company with a portfolio of brands in water sports, fishing, diving and camping that includes the Jetboil, Eureka, Ocean Kayak and Scubapro brands, has appointed Terry Troutman as its new vice president, global operations and supply chain. Troutman will report to Helen Johnson-Leipold, CEO, and ...
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News briefsCEO of Dorel Sports resigns
According to several media reports, Peter Woods, president and CEO of Dorel Sports (brands Cannondale, Caloi, GT, Mongoose, Schwinn, etc.) since 2013, has resigned. Dutch Pon Holdings’ bicycle business Pon.Bike (brands Cervélo, Focus, Gazelle, Juliana, Kalkhoff, Santa Cruz, Union, etc.) had announced the acquisition of Canadian Dorel Industries’ bicycle business ...
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News briefsOrtovox expands its management team
Stefanie Rieder-Haas and Michael Sieber have joined the management team of German outdoor company Ortovox, effective Jan. 1. Christian Schneidermeier remains the sole managing director. Along with the personnel change, however, Ortovox is restructuring internally in order to adapt processes to the changing market conditions. The result are three new ...
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British retailer Ardblair Sports recruits Hanwag brand manager
Ardblair Sports Importers Ltd, the British distributor of Leki and Aku, has hired Chris King to replace sales manager Lilian Sullivan, who will leave the company on March 31. King joins from Fenix Outdoor UK Ltd, where he was Hanwag brand manager for the U.K. He will report to Kirsten ...
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News briefsNilit with management changes
Nilit, a supplier of high-quality nylon 6.6 for apparel and owner of the sustainable consumer brand Sensil, announced that Sagee Aran will lead product development and marketing initiatives, and Michelle Lea has joined the company to lead global marketing programs. As chief innovation and sustainability officer, Aran will expand the ...
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Solo Brands seeks new CFO
Solo Brands, the U.S. company that began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in October and owns several DTC-focused brands, including Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak and Isle Paddleboard, announced that its current CFO, Sam Simmons, will step down later this year. Simmons will remain in the CFO role ...
