Salomon USA named Nora Stowell as its new apparel manager. She most recently was the Division Manager for Völkl Performance Wear., managing the business over the past four years in the US.
Stowell began her career at Boulder Gear Ski and Snowboard Apparel, working her way up to Sales & Marketing Director. Nora then moved on to New Balance as a Sales Planning Manager, where Salomon said she played an integral role in the business plan development and implemented programs to reduce excess inventory levels. She most recently was the Division Manager for Völkl Performance Wear pioneering the brand and managing the business over the past four years in the US.
“Were excited to have someone with Noras knowledge and experience to direct and develop the Salomon apparel program here in the U.S.” says Bill Nicoll, Vice President of Salomon USA. “Shes a great fit with the Salomon team who lives the same lifestyle that our key customers enjoy.”
In addition to her extensive knowledge of the sporting goods industry, Stowell also brings a personal passion for outdoor sports to the job. In college, she was captain of the Dartmouth Womens Alpine Ski Team, earning the colleges special inspirational award. Stowell also is an avid nordic skier, cyclist, runner and hiker.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to join a respected and established premier brand that shows growth potential across multi season lines,” says Nora Stowell. “I am looking forward to working with the professional team at Salomon both here in Ogden and in France to deliver streamlined product catering to the specialty retailer in the US.”
