(Already published in the Asia Outdoor issue) Columbia Sportswear has appointed Russ Hopcus senior vice president in charge of North American sales, effective July 29. In this newly created position, Hopcus will report directly to Tim Boyle, president and chief executive. Hopcus, 54, will be responsible for sales in both the U.S. and Canada. For the last three years, he was with Keen where he acted as senior vice president in charge of global sales and market development. In his 28-year-long career, Hopcus has served with various sports brands in North America, including Icebreaker, Adidas and Nike.

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