Canadian high-end bike manufacturer Argon 18 announced the appointment of Claude LeBlond to vice president of global sales.

“Claude’s addition to the Argon 18 sales force serves as a true catalyst for us,” says Stéphane Mayer, general manager, Argon 18. “This position and his experience will optimize global sales and focus on proximity and support of several major markets while greatly encouraging the growth of the company.”

“I’ve known Claude for many years,” said Gervais Rioux, president and founder of Argon 18. “We have been following each other for a long time and we felt the timing was good for him to join our team. Claude is a charismatic, highly focused and brilliant individual with a clever approach to the business. He is driven by success, is a great team player, and has the ability to surround himself with the right people. Finally, he left his mark wherever he went, he was highly respected by management teams and very appreciated by his staff and most importantly, by the customers.”