Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. hired Heath Christensen as vice president of North American sales, reporting to Neil Fiske, brand president, effective immediately.
“It’s a big win to have Heath returning to Black Diamond to lead our sales efforts,” said Fiske. “He is one of the most respected leaders in our industry, and his return is a testament to his deep connection to and passion for our brand. Heath’s experience, knowledge and understanding of Black Diamond will allow us to focus, energize and accelerate our initiatives to grow North America.”
Christensen’s experience spans a sales leadership career, including previous roles at Black Diamond, Petzl, and, most recently, Cotopaxi, where he formed the company’s wholesale team and helped grow its direct-to-consumer company to a global brand.
From 2015 to 2017, Christensen was Black Diamond’s sales director for North America’s wholesale and pro channels. He also led sales operations and key accounts from 2005 to 2014 for the company.
At Petzl, he was the sport division manager, managing top-line revenue and its sales force in North America.
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