Ciele Athletics, Inc., the Montreal-based performance running brand, announced that it has appointed Jano Arabaghian as chief executive officer.
“With the appointment of Jano as our first CEO, we’re excited to work alongside him to bring sharper focus and stronger leadership to our rapidly growing brand,” said Co-Founders Mike Giles and Jeremy Bresnen. “He brings a wealth of experience, but, more importantly, his values align with ours. He recognizes the strength of what we’ve built and sees the immense potential ahead, helping us continue to create exceptional products and experiences in this next chapter of considered growth.”
Arabaghian brings extensive global leadership experience to the role, having worked for Red Bull, The North Face, Oakley, and Vans. Most recently, he was the head of action-sports sales for Vans North America and previously as general manager of Vans Canada, where he was instrumental in “driving growth, expanding brand reach and forging key retail and community partnerships,” said Ciele Athletics in a media release.
“Since Jeremy and Mike founded Ciele Athletics in 2014, running has undergone a cultural shift. It’s no longer solely about performance, but also expression, connection and identity,” said Arabaghian. “What excites me about Ciele Athletics is its unwavering dedication to building the best products for people who run while authentically existing in this evolving, community-driven space that running has come to represent over the last decade.”
Founded in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 2014 by Bresnen and Giles, Ciele Athletics manufactures performance headwear and apparel collections for runners worldwide. The B Corp–certified company’s products are available in over 1,300 stores in 43 countries.
Image courtesy Ciele Athletics
