Head USA, Inc. and Head Canada, Inc. named Jeff Bardsley as Head North America’s next president and CEO. Bardsley, currently the VP of Racquet Sports marketing for North America, will replace Kevin Kempin, the longtime CEO of Head North America, who will retire effective July 1 after 32 years with the company.
“I very much am looking forward to the challenges that lay ahead” Bardsley said. “I am both honored and fortunate to take over where Kevin has left off. He is leaving us with a solid business foundation, surrounded by some great teams.”
Bardsley brings a wealth of experience, having spent the last 32 years with Head — 27 of them with Head Canada and the past five-plus years as the VP of Racquet Sports marketing for North America.
“Jeff will be an outstanding leader in the very important North American market,” Kempin commented. “Jeff’s in-depth knowledge of our U.S. and Canadian business, coupled with his unique skillset, makes him an ideal candidate for this position.”
Kempin, who joined Head in 1993 and climbed the ranks through high-level sales and marketing positions during his tenure, has served as president and CEO of Head USA since 2009.
“July 1 will be my 32-year anniversary with Head North America. The time is right to move on to the next phase of my life’s journey. It has been my greatest honor and privilege to work with such great people over the years, both at Head and in the Racquet Sports Industry,” Kempin commented. “I will, of course, be fully involved over the coming months in order to ensure a smooth transition to my successor.”
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