Quiksilver has named Bobby Gascon as VP, global marketing. He joins the company following 13 years at Vans where, most recently, he was senior director of global marketing, Action Sports.

Gascon, an industry veteran, comes to Quiksilver from Vans where he worked on its Park Series, Triple Crown of Surfing, and other surf, skate, snow, and BMX-related projects.

“We have a lot of exciting things happening at Quiksilver right now, and Bobby is the right guy to lead the marketing team,” said Brad Blakinship, global general manager, Quiksilver.

Photo courtesy Bobby Gascon