Black Diamond Equipment, the climbing and freeride ski brand, announced that Saskia Stock has been hired as the new marketing director for Black Diamond Europe.
Before joining Black Diamond Europe, Stock was the managing director for Somnio Europe, a USA-based company that manufactures customizable running shoes, setting up the European business.
Before that Stock was head of the International Academy at Masai Marketing and Trading AG, where she was responsible for the global medical and biomechanical research work for MBT footwear, a position she held after she managed the brand's international consumer marketing programs.
Prior to her work with MBT, Stock spent almost 13 years at Cannondale Europe BV, where she began her career as a racer and eventually worked her way up to Vice President of European Marketing.
Stock holds a Master Degree in Sport Science, is an active member of the German ski association and a passionate telemark and alpine skier. She truly lives the outdoor life.
“We are thrilled to have Saskia on our management team,” said Black Diamond Equipment's Managing Director for Europe, Christian Jaeggi. “She has a proven record of working successfully with brands to establish and grow their European businesses.”