SEATTLE (Jan. 5, 2021) – Filson, the outdoor outfitter and apparel manufacturer, announced today that Paolo Corinaldesi has been named as Chief Executive Officer. Corinaldesi’s appointment is effective immediately. Corinaldesi is the sixth CEO in the brand’s 124-year history. ...read more
After a three-and-a-half month search, Patagonia has named its new CEO. Ryan Gellert will rise from within the company’s ranks to take on the new role. For more than five years, Gellert has served as the brand’s general manager of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). ...read more
Outdoor Industry Association will have four fresh faces at its board meeting on June 22. Trina Fornerette-Ballard, Brand manager at Waypoint Outdoor “I’m solutions driven with a willingness to have tough conversations to look for resolve.” Alison Hill, CEO at LifeStraw “As a ...read more
Backcountry announced leadership changes today. Melanie Cox will serve as CEO, replacing Jonathan Nielsen, and Sarah Crockett will serve in the newly created role of chief marketing officer. Cox comes to Backcountry from fast fashion brand rue21 where she was interim CEO. Cox ...read more
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