Pentland Brands is relocating its North American headquarters from its current Cypress, CA, location a few miles west to Long Beach, CA. The move, scheduled for summer 2026, is an effort to bring the company’s Speedo brand closer to the 2028 Summer Olympics action in the harbor and beach-front city south of Los Angeles, which will host several aquatic events during the games.
The new space will be closer to Long Beach Airport than to downtown Long Beach, but the city’s name means more from a marketing perspective.
The new 25,000-square-foot facility at Aero Long Beach is expected to accommodate more than 130 employees and serve as a central hub for Pentland’s operations. The headquarters will support Speedo alongside other Pentland portfolio brands, including Berghaus and Endura.
The space offers collaboration-oriented office spaces, dedicated showrooms for the Speedo and Pentland portfolio brands, product and design engines, and innovation and creative hubs.
“These spaces will enable brand teams to continue advancing cutting-edge swimwear, apparel and other performance solutions designed to support athletes and active consumers at every level,” the company said in a media release.
The UK-based company said the relocation coincides with Long Beach’s preparations to host 11 Olympic and 7 Paralympic events as part of the LA28 Games, including several aquatic disciplines.
“We couldn’t be more excited to move to Long Beach and create a new working environment that truly enhances our vision, values and sense of togetherness,” said Joel Harris, the newly minted President Americas for Pentland Brands. “Our new headquarters will bring our brands and our people closer together in the heart of a vibrant, dynamic city.”
“As we look ahead to the LA28 Olympic Games, we’re excited to be part of Long Beach’s future and to support the incredible energy and opportunity that the Olympics will bring to this region,” continued Harris.
Rex Richardson, Mayor of Long Beach, added, “We’re thrilled to welcome Pentland to Long Beach. Their presence reinforces our city’s position as a premier destination for innovative companies and reflects the momentum we’re building as we prepare to host Olympic and Paralympic events in 2028.”
Image courtesy Aero Long Beach / Kilroy Realty
