Timbuk2, the San Francisco-based manufacturer of bike messenger and
computer bags, totes and backpacks, announced that Mike Fowler has
joined the company as its new COO.
Fowler has over 15 years of sales, marketing and operational
experience with outdoor brands ranging from Patagonia and Pearl Izumi,
to Kelty and Moonstone.
“Timbuk2 is a gem because many the products are still made in San
Francisco. We will look to expand our operation in San
Francisco while offering additional customizable products and experiences for all our
sales channels,” Fowler says.
Timbuk2 CEO, Perry Klebahn adds, “This move fills a very important
piece of the senior management here and an experience level in
operations that I do not think the company has never had.”
As COO, Fowler will be responsible for managing the companys design,
development, product forecasting, inventory, supply chain, product line
merchandising, customer service, and distribution. “My early objectives
will focus on service levels; improving delivery rates, improving
product quality and stabilizing the operational aspects of the
business,” says Fowler.
