Adidas AG said Harm Ohlmeyer has been named to the executive board as ordinary member with immediate effect and as CFO of Adidas AG, effective May 12.
Columbia Sportswear Company appointed industry veteran Joe Vernachio to serve as President of its Mountain Hardwear brand, effective April 3, 2017.
Pearl Izumi, a manufacturer of cycling and triathlon apparel and footwear, hired Chris Sword as president.
Rocky Brands Inc. selected Thomas Robertson as Chief Financial Officer of the company.
Fitbit Inc. promoted Vice President of Engineering Samir Kapoor to senior vice president of device engineering, reporting to Co-founder and CTO Eric Friedman.
Sequential Brands Group Inc. entered into a long-term license agreement with SPR Indústria de Confecção Ltda. to bring And1, Avia and DVS to Brazil.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance will move its 2018 Connect shows out of Utah according to Rich Hill, the organization’s president.
Equinox, a high performance lifestyle company, stated that Niki Leondakis, formerly CEO of Two Roads Hospitality, will join the company as Chief Executive Officer of Equinox Fitness Clubs.
Quiksilver Inc. has changed its corporate name to Boardriders Inc.
Sweet Protection, a Norwegian developer of premium helmets, protective gear and technical clothing, welcomed Mike Erwin as its new Sales Manager for North America.
GU Energy Labs appointed Roxanne Vogel as sports nutritionist, a new role on the GU team.
Euroleague Basketball and Adidas extended their existing relationship that will expand the world-class sports brand’s commitment to European club basketball.
Aldo Group Inc. stated that David Bensadoun – the eldest son of the company’s founder, Aldo Bensadoun – has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
Industrial Revolution, a Seattle manufacturer of outdoor accessories, appointed Aaron Olson as its new Sales Manager.
USA Volleyball signed an agreement with performance wearable technology company Vert to extend their partnership through 2020.
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