All Executive changes articles – Page 9
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ArticleNew Global Sustainability Manager at Elevate Outdoor Collective
Source: EOC Michael Knye, Global Sustainability Manager at Elevate Outdoor Collective (EOC) Elevate Outdoor Collective (EOC), the umbrella organization for twelve outdoor and winter sports brands, including Völkl, Dalbello and Marker, appointed Michael Knye as the company’s first Global Sustainability Manager. Effective March 1, 2024, Knye is ...
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News briefs66° North appoints Strategy and Business Development Director
Source: 66° North Josefine Laigaard 66° North, the Iceland-based sustainable outerwear brand, has announced the appointment of Josefine Laigaard as Strategy and Business Development Director. She will work in the brand’s new satellite head office in Copenhagen and “will play an integral role” in the company’s expansion ...
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News briefsLedlenser expands int'l HR management team
Source: Ledlenser Sandra Antony German flashlight and headlamp specialist Ledlenser has appointed Sandra Antony as its new Global Head of Human Resources. In her role, Antony will shape the company-wide strategy in the area of People and Culture, supported by her three-person team based in Solingen. As ...
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ArticleSpinnova reports disappointing FY, announces new strategy and job cuts
Finnish sustainable fiber production specialist Spinnova, listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland, has closed its financial year 2023 with high losses and declining sales and has therefore announced a new strategic direction and a resulting reduction in staff. In 2023, Spinnova generated revenue of €10.6 million, which was ...
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News briefsUnder Armour design chief returns to Black Diamond as Creative Director
Source: Black Diamond Kasey Jarvis Black Diamond Equipment, a brand under the umbrella of Clarus Corp., has appointed Kasey Jarvis as Creative Director for the brand. Jarvis most recently served as Chief Design and Development Officer at Under Armour, where he led the establishment of the visual ...
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News briefsNew CEO for knife maker Morakniv
Source: Morakniv Richard Jägrud Richard Jägrud, who has been CEO of Silva (Primus Silva Sweden AB) for the past seven years, has been appointed the new CEO of the Swedish company Morakniv AB, effective May 15, 2024. The previous CEO, Johan Burtus, left the company after three ...
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News briefsBourrelier Group appoints Managing Director for Mavic
Source: Mavic Alberto Morgando After working with Jean-Michel Bourrelier for more than five months, Alberto Morgando officially took over the position of Mavic Managing Director on Feb. 20. According to the two Bourrelier Group SA directors Yoann and Jean-Michel Bourrelier, the appointment “marks a continuation in the ...
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News briefsKenda Europe with new Bicycle Sales Director
Source: Kenda Alexander Mai Kenda, one of the world’s oldest and largest bicycle tire manufacturers with distribution networks, manufacturing and R&D teams both inside and outside of Europe, has appointed Alexander Mai as the new Bicycle Sales Director for Europe, effective March 18. This strategic addition to ...
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ArticleNew CEO at Primus-Silva
The Swedish outdoor equipment company Primus-Silva has appointed Jonas Sjögren as its new CEO. Richard Jägrud, who has served as CEO for the past seven years, has decided to leave the company to pursue new professional challenges. Sjögren and the Primus-Silva management team will work closely together to lead the ...
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ArticleEOG publishes annual report 2023, second consecutive year of membership growth
The European Outdoor Group (EOG), founded in 2003 by 19 outdoor companies, has published its annual report following its online Annual General Meeting, where members were presented with a detailed report on the association’s activities and achievements in 2023, culminating in the successful vote to make participation in a Race ...
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News briefsNew CEO for Bergans
Source: Bergans Bergans’ new CEO, Silje Garberg Ree The Board of Directors of Bergans Fritid AS has appointed Silje Garberg Ree as CEO. She succeeds Jan Tore Jensen, who had led the company since 2018 and announced his decision to step down in September 2023. The company’s ...
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ArticleNewell Brands announces changes to the Board
Newell Brands, the Atlanta-based group that owns several consumer goods brands, including outdoor brands Marmot, Coleman, Contigo and Campingaz, announced changes to its Board of Directors. James “Jim” Keane, retired President & Chief Executive Officer of Steelcase Inc., has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors, effective Feb. 15, ...
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News briefsNew COO at Woom
Source: Woom GmbH Johannes Kisslinger The Vienna-based company Woom, an international children’s and youth bicycle expert, has appointed Johannes Kisslinger as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his position, Kisslinger is responsible for production, supply chain management, purchasing and logistics, quality management, product compliance, and testing, ...
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ArticleHelinox announces global leadership team
Young Lah, Global CEO of Helinox, has appointed a new global leadership team to position the company for further growth and product category expansion. Source: Helinox Andrew Shand, Helinox President und Global COO As part of these changes, Andrew Shand was promoted to Helinox President and Global ...
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ArticleHeiQ appoints CEO for HeiQ AeoniQ Holding
Source: HeiQ Julien Born, CEO of HeiQ AeoniQ Holding Swiss ingredients brand HeiQ has announced the appointment of Julien Born as Chief Executive Officer of HeiQ AeoniQ Holding, where he will drive the growth of HeiQ AeoniQ, a specialty cellulosic fiber. Born brings extensive leadership skills and ...
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ArticleVF appoints Caroline Brown to the board after aligning with activist investor Engaged Capital
Source: VF Corp. Caroline Brown VF Corp. has appointed Caroline Brown to the company’s Board of Directors, effective Feb. 14, 2024. The appointment follows constructive discussions with VF’s shareholders, including Engaged Capital, LLC. VF also intends to appoint an additional independent director in the near future by ...
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News briefsHoka with new President
Deckers Brands has named Robin Green President of its Hoka brand with immediate effect. Green will serve on the executive leadership team, reporting directly to Dave Powers, the CEO and President of Deckers Brands. ”Green has an extensive track record of leading and operating complex global businesses while delivering transformative ...
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News briefsAluula announces appointment of new President
Canadian materials technology company Aluula Composites Inc. has appointed Sage Berryman as President. Berryman brings decades of executive experience to Aluula. With deep capital markets expertise, she has played a key role in leading transactions and partnerships valued at over $4 billion, specifically with innovative technology companies. Before joining Aluula, ...
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News briefsEOCA seeks new Executive Director for Conservation
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has announced that it is seeking a new Executive Director to help shape the direction of conservation and nature-based solutions for the outdoor recreation sector across Europe. With a passion for nature and outdoor living, the position will inspire and empower the sector to ...
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News briefsOlang names Davide Calcagnotto new GM
Olang, the Italian brand specialized in footwear for trekking and the outdoors, has appointed Davide Calcagnotto as its new General Manager, effective Feb. 1. Calcagnotto will support Armando Sartor, the company’s founder, President and CEO, in outlining a strategic development plan for the coming years. Sartor founded Olang, based in ...
