Chad Manuell was named chief technology officer and joined Canyon’s executive leadership team. He is responsible for driving innovation and ensuring the development and delivery of products to achieve the company’s long-term objectives.
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Big Agnes Awards CDMC Sales Agency of the Year
Rob Cairns, Joni Collett and Drew Robinson received the credit for the award for “outstanding performance in the Western Canadian territory.”
SIA Appoints New Board Chair; Adds Four Board Members
Burton’s VP of Global Supply Chain, Rachel Grogan-Cook, is the new chair of the SIA Board of Directors, and the trade association added four new directors: Erik Anderson from Salomon, Danica Carey from Seirus, Jennifer McVey from Nidecker Group, and Shane Wallace from Dakine.
66°North Appoints CCO; Hires North America and EMEA Sales Chiefs
Jeppe Møller will take on the role of chief commercial officer after consulting with the brand in 2023. Justin Warren has joined the team as sales director for North America and Mike Massoulier Eriksen has been appointed head of sales EMEA.
LS&Co. Extends Levi’s Stadium Naming Rights and 49ers Partnership
This extension will be among the largest in the NFL and secures LS&Co. with the naming rights for Levi’s Stadium through the 2043 NFL season.
Triple Eight Distribution Acquires Certain Pro-Tec Brand Assets
The combination of Pro-Tec to its existing brand portfolio, including Triple Eight, 187 Killer Pads, Eightball, Wipeout, and 80six, enables Triple Eight to deliver a broader breadth and depth of protective gear to the global action sports market.
Hornady Names Director of Manufacturing
Joining the team with over 20 years of manufacturing and engineering management experience, McKelvey most recently was the plant manager at Unverferth in Lexington, NE
New Era: Gass Takes Reins at Levi’s, Shifts Focus to DTC-First
Michelle Gass has assumed the role of president and CEO at Levi Strauss & Co. and added chief marketing officer Kenny Mitchell and newly promoted chief merchandising officer Dawn Vitale to the executive leadership team.
NSSF Honors Steve Hornady with Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award
The NSSF Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves by their long-term commitment to the success of the hunting and shooting sports industry.
Sig Sauer Appoints VP, Field Sales and Operations
Matt Campbell will be responsible for managing all field sales operations and staff supporting local retailers and distribution.
Gildan: The Saga Continues
The back and forth is nearly impossible to report on as each side lobs another boulder over the wall at their adversary only to have another come right back.
Gildan Shareholders Respond to Special Meeting Timing
Browning West, LP responded to Gildan’s announcement that its Board of Directors has “called” a so-called annual and special meeting of shareholders to be held on May 28, 2024, while also seeking to cancel the special meeting of shareholders.
Pacific Cycle Recalls Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret E-Bikes
Following reports of the electric bikes’ lithium-ion batteries overheating while charging, Pacific Cycle recalled the Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret electric bikes.
Quintana Roo debuts V-PRi Flagship Triathlon Bike
The model includes Quintana Roo’s first integrated cockpit, internal hydration and nutrition storage, exhibits weight savings, and a high level of packability for traveling triathletes.
The Ironman Group Appoints New CEO as Andrew Messick Departs Role
Scott DeRue joins the company as CEO from Equinox where he was president. DeRue will also join The Ironman Group’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Andrew Messick who announced his retirement after 12 years as CEO, but will remain on the Board.
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