Magura USA has named Rob Aguero as the new brand manager for Lightweight wheels and frames in North America.
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Skullcandy Founder Explores Takeover Bid
Shares of Skullcandy Inc. surged 16 percent Wednesday after news surfaced that its founder and former chief executive Richard P. Alden was exploring possibly taking the company private…
Sharapova Doping Rule Benches Tennis Star for Two Years
An Independent Tribunal found professional female tennis player Maria Sharapova committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation and as a consequence has been disqualified from competing for two years.
OIA Names Five New Board Members
Outdoor Industry Association named executives from REI, NEMO Equipment Inc., Pacific Market International, CamelBak and W.L. Gore & Associates to its board Tuesday. The following directors will take their seats officially at the upcoming board meeting preceding the Summer Outdoor Retailer Summer Market: Eric Artz, EVP/COO – REI Cam Brensinger, Founder and CEO – NEMO […]
Equinox Appoints President to Oversee Flagship Hotels
Equinox, operator of upscale fitness clubs, has appointed Josh Wyatt as President of its branded hotel business- scheduled for its first opening in 2019.
Soccer Star Ibrahimovic Launches Sportswear Brand A-Z
Swedish professional soccer player and captain of the Sweden national team, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, unveiled his new sportswear brand, A-Z.
Personal Connected Health Gains a New Honcho
The Personal Connected Health Alliance appointed Patricia “Patty” Mechael as its EVP, and launched a recharged mission and strategy to catalyze market and policy innovation for the sustained adoption of personal connected health.
Costa Partners with Dave Mercer
Costa recently has signed a marketing partnership agreement with Facts of Fishing TV show host and Bassmaster Elite Series tournament emcee Dave Mercer…
EDCO Engineering Partners with Lew to Open US HQ
EDCO Engineering BV announced that Paul Lew has joined the Swiss company as a partner and will establish and run its U.S. subsidiary in Phoenix.
Kurt Ainsworth, SGB 40 Under 40 Class of 2016
Throughout the next few weeks, SGB will be highlighting our 2016 40 Under 40 Award Honorees. While the tendency of this recognition might be to say that these are “tomorrow’s leaders,” the reality is that they are already there. These are the names and faces, recognized by their peers, that lead, inspire and make a difference for the active […]
Outdoor Tech Founder and CEO Departs
Outdoor Tech Founder and CEO Caro Krissman sold his shares to the brands lead investor and has departed the brand.
Lamo Sheepskin, Inc. Changes CEO
Lamo Sheepskin, Inc. appointed Mark Etzbach as its new CEO to succeed Jerry Breig. Brieg will continue to serve Lamo as vice president of international business development.
Dakine Hires Ken Meidell to Fill CEO Post
Altamont Capital named former Outdoor Research President and CEO Ken Meidell as CEO of Dakine, which the San Francisco investment firm acquired from Billabong in July 2013. Prior to joining Outdoor Research as CEO in 2013, Meidell worked at Cascade Designs for 12 years, including stints as VP of sales and marketing, VP of the […]
21sportsgroup Names Planet Sports Exec CFO
21sportsgroup appointed Dr. Henner Schwarz, managing director of recently acquired Planet Sports, as its CFO and third managing director alongside Jörg Mayer and Michael Burk.
Backbone Adds PR Talent
Backbone Media, which specializes in providing public relations and other services to active lifestyle brands, has added staff to its offices in Carbondale and Denver, Colo.
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