Ibex Outdoor Clothing has hired Matt Kaplan as vice president of sales, effective Nov. 4, 2015.
Kaplan brings more than two decades of sales and executive management experience to Ibex, which manufactures premium technical Merino wool apparel and accessories. He joins Ibex from Kuleana, a consulting firm offering services for sales force organization, go to market strategies, key account contacts, distributor relationships, and P&L management.
Kaplan, who is pictured to the right, has held executive positions at companies including Suunto North America, Footbalance System and most recently at Timberland, where he was the director of sales-West.
As Ibex continues to expand its wholesale channel, Kaplan’s initial focus will be working to support the sales force and retailers with all the tools necessary to strengthen wholesale distribution across North America, and take the Ibex wholesale business to the next level.
“Matt’s personal and professional passions align with Ibex extremely well,” said Ted Manning, CEO of Ibex Outdoor Clothing. “Matt has shown us his ability to create a strategic perspective for himself and Ibex. We look forward to getting him involved with all of our wholesale relationships.”
“These are exciting times for Ibex, and I’m ready to work closely with the executive team and sales team to grow the Ibex business,” said Kaplan. “It’s a true honor to be working with such a fantastic brand with amazing products and a passionate and dedicated consumer base. We are now ready to take Ibex to a much larger audience and expand our retail partnerships across the U.S. and Canada.”
At home in Boulder, CO, Kaplan is an avid trail runner, cyclist, mountain biker, skier and snowboarder. He can be reached at mkaplan@ibex.com.
Ibex was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in White River Junction, VT. Its clothing and accessories are available for purchase online, in catalog and through outdoor specialty stores.
