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.
Elevate Outdoor Collective Taps Josee Larocque As Chief Operations Officer
Larocque comes to the company from Burton. Elevate Outdoor Collective includes the brands K2 Ski, K2 Snowboarding, Völkl, Marker, Dalbello, LINE, RIDE, BCA, Tubb Snowshoes, Atlas Snowshoes, Madshus and K2 Skates.
Outdoor Research Promotes Three Executives to Senior Positions
After strong company growth in 2022, Outdoor Research elevated three leaders to key positions as the company eyes more expansion in the future.
The Daily Interviews New Black Diamond President Neil Fiske
Black Diamond Equipment named Neil Fiske brand president on Thursday. Fiske, most recently CEO of licensing company Marquee Brands, talks to The Daily about the growth opportunities he sees ahead.
Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz Exits at Request of Board
The company appointed board member Gary McArthur to succeed him. Vista is in the midst of splitting into two companies with one focused on the outdoors and the other on sporting products.
Rumpl Hires Kris Fry to Lead Creative
The news of Fry’s hiring as creative director also came with other executive promotions at the outdoor blanket company.
Cotopaxi Appoints Three New Executive Leaders
Cotopaxi adds a VP of Technology, a VP of Corporate Sales, and a VP of Operations as it continues to expand its leadership team to position the brand for its next stage of growth.