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.
Mammut North America Beefs Up Executive Team
The mountain safety brand, founded in Switzerland, has doubled its business year over year and is aiming to increase growth by 100% over the next three years.
Luis Benitez Exits VF Corp to Push For Federal Outdoor Recreation Office
Benitez leaves VF Corp. after four years as vice president of global impact and government affairs to attempt to unite 22 state outdoor recreation offices under one federal umbrella.
Dragon Founder Will Howard Dies
The early Oakley employee led Dragon to prominence in the highly competitive eyewear industry.
Black Diamond Parent and John Walbrecht Part Ways
Walbrecht was promoted to Clarus president in 2018 after serving as president of the company's Outdoor Group.
Blizzard-Tecnica Hires Topher Plimpton as Business Unit Director for North America
The industry veteran was tapped to lead the company's business, strategy, and team in the key market.
Turtle Fur Taps Jim Osgood as New CEO, Adds CFO, Marketing VP
The Vermont-based headwear company announced the new hires after owner Richard Sontag sold a majority stake in the business last year.