Canyon Bicycles Appoints Chief Technology Officer
Chad Manuell was named chief technology officer and joined Canyon’s executive leadership team. He is responsible for driving innovation and ensuring the development and delivery of products to achieve the company’s long-term objectives.
Big Agnes Awards CDMC Sales Agency of the Year
Rob Cairns, Joni Collett and Drew Robinson received the credit for the award for “outstanding performance in the Western Canadian territory.”
SIA Appoints New Board Chair; Adds Four Board Members
Burton’s VP of Global Supply Chain, Rachel Grogan-Cook, is the new chair of the SIA Board of Directors, and the trade association added four new directors: Erik Anderson from Salomon, Danica Carey from Seirus, Jennifer McVey from Nidecker Group, and Shane Wallace from Dakine.
66°North Appoints CCO; Hires North America and EMEA Sales Chiefs
Jeppe Møller will take on the role of chief commercial officer after consulting with the brand in 2023. Justin Warren has joined the team as sales director for North America and Mike Massoulier Eriksen has been appointed head of sales EMEA.
Hornady Names Director of Manufacturing
Joining the team with over 20 years of manufacturing and engineering management experience, McKelvey most recently was the plant manager at Unverferth in Lexington, NE
New Era: Gass Takes Reins at Levi’s, Shifts Focus to DTC-First
Michelle Gass has assumed the role of president and CEO at Levi Strauss & Co. and added chief marketing officer Kenny Mitchell and newly promoted chief merchandising officer Dawn Vitale to the executive leadership team.
NSSF Honors Steve Hornady with Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award
The NSSF Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves by their long-term commitment to the success of the hunting and shooting sports industry.
Sig Sauer Appoints VP, Field Sales and Operations
Matt Campbell will be responsible for managing all field sales operations and staff supporting local retailers and distribution.
Gildan Shareholders Respond to Special Meeting Timing
Browning West, LP responded to Gildan’s announcement that its Board of Directors has “called” a so-called annual and special meeting of shareholders to be held on May 28, 2024, while also seeking to cancel the special meeting of shareholders.
Pacific Cycle Recalls Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret E-Bikes
Following reports of the electric bikes’ lithium-ion batteries overheating while charging, Pacific Cycle recalled the Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret electric bikes.
The Ironman Group Appoints New CEO as Andrew Messick Departs Role
Scott DeRue joins the company as CEO from Equinox where he was president. DeRue will also join The Ironman Group’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Andrew Messick who announced his retirement after 12 years as CEO, but will remain on the Board.
Airstream Appoints Vice President of Sales
GM of the Travel Trailer division, Bryan Melton, an outdoor and bike industry veteran, will assume his new role as VP of sales for the Travel Trailer and Touring Coach divisions immediately, replacing Justin Humphreys.
Gildan Board Sets Meeting Date; Sets Plan for Cancellation Based on Court Case
The company’s Board called an annual and special meeting of shareholders to be held on May 28, 2024 in response to a shareholder requisition submitted by certain shareholders, but then filed an application in Quebec Court for declaratory judgment that would enable them to cancel the special meeting.
Report: National Golf Rounds Played End 2023 Up 4.2 Percent
Golf Datatech, which agreed to be acquired by Circana, reported that National Rounds Played for 2023 were up 4.2 percent, with the most significant increase coming out of the Mid-Atlantic region covering New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
WaterRower Acquires CityRow in Rowing Equipment and Content Tie-up
The acquisition complements WaterRower’s almost 40 years of rowing manufacturing, global distribution and Nohrd brand of strength and performance products.
