Horny Toad appointed Brian Thompson as the global director of sales.
Based out of Santa Barbara, CA, the sales headquarters for Horny Toad, Thompson brings ten years of sales experience with a focus on relationship building and growing brands. He spent thirteen years at Cutter & Buck, where he led the overall operations for three divisions while also serving on the steering committee that led the strategic planning.
In his new role, Thompson will be responsible for the brands' sales team, as well as supporting retail partners at a more localized level. His hiring marks a continued demonstration of the brand's core values and its ongoing commitment to local specialty retailers.
“I'm thrilled to be joining the Horny Toad Family of Brands,” said Thompson. “I look forward to working with the teams to evolve both Horny Toad and Nau, while staying true to the philosophy and culture that distinguish them within the lifestyle and outdoor apparel categories.”
“Brian's expertise and leadership style are a perfect fit for the Horny Toad culture,” said Gordon Seabury, CEO of the Horny Toad Family of Brands. “He brings a sincere enthusiasm for specialty retail and deep understanding of the importance of supporting sell through to achieve sustainable growth. Brian will be focused on working with our retail partners and sales team to continue to be innovative partners in this quickly evolving retail landscape to build several more decades of outdoor industry success.”
