Backcountry has appointed Girish Satya chief financial officer of its global portfolio of brands, including Backcountry, Bergfreunde, Competitive Cyclist, Motosport and Steep & Cheap. Most recently, Girish served as a principal at TSG Consumer Products, Backcountry’s financial and strategic partner.
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