Rab, Lowe Alpine CEO Matt Gowar to Step Down
Gowar, CEO and owner of Equip Outdoor Technologies, is stepping down 20 years after buying Rab. Equip is on the hunt for a new CEO to lead the company in its next phase of growth.
Chico Bukovansky, Formerly of Dakine, Joins DPS Skis and Phantom Glide
Bukovansky will work closely with Phantom sales managers Pete Leazott and Doug Sheehy, who joined earlier this year, according to a news release.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Adds New Officers and Board Members
Board Chair Maile Spung owns Colorado's Ute Mountaineer and Neptune Mountaineering, and Vice Chair Charlie Wise owns New York's The Mountaineer.
Former REI Exec Chris Speyer Joins MEC as Chief Merchandising Officer
Speyer is returning to his Canadian roots, concluding a seven-year run at REI.
Scott USA Appoints Hap Seliga President
The longtime industry veteran joins the company following turbulence among management and the dismissal of CEO Beat Zaugg this past spring.
Kent Outdoors Names Randy Hales CEO
Hales previously served as CEO at blank apparel company Next Level Apparel, kitchen appliance company Back to Basics, and mobile accessory company ZAGG Inc.
VF Corp. Replaces North Face President with Fashion Exec, Adds Two Board Members
Caroline Brown led Donna Karan International and other fashion companies. Current North Face President Nicole Otto will exit the brand.