IDSTEIN, Germany, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard
Collier will be the new Chief Executive Officer of Jack Wolfskin,
effective December 1, 2020. In this
role, he will be responsible for the successful further development
of the strategic brand positioning, and the continued
internationalization for Jack Wolfskin.
In June 2020, the Company had
already confirmed that their current CEO Melody Harris-Jensbach and
Callaway Golf had been amicably preparing a succession arrangement.
This arrangement follows the completion of the Jack Wolfskin
integration into the Callaway Group, which was acquired in 2019.
Harris-Jensbach, who has been CEO of the leading outdoor supplier
since 2014, will continue to support the Company in an executive
consulting capacity.
"Richard's broad and impressive experience in a multi-national,
multi-brand Company will help drive the further development of Jack
Wolfskin," said Callaway Golf Executive Vice President, Apparel and
Soft Goods, Joe Flannery. "In
addition to his international business acumen and leadership
skills, he has a strong understanding of Jack Wolfskin's core
market. I am convinced that his experience and expertise will help
drive continued innovation and success for the business."
Chip Brewer, CEO of Callaway Golf
added, "We would like to thank Melody for her professional and
trustful cooperation. She has recently done an excellent job in
integrating Jack Wolfskin into the Callaway Group and is
responsible for ensuring that the modern outdoor collection and
brand positioning increasingly appeal to new and young target
groups. These initiatives have enhanced the brand's desirability in
the market."
Harris-Jensbach said, "I would like to thank Callaway for their
trust and professional cooperation. For the integration of Jack
Wolfskin into the Callaway Group, we have jointly advanced the most
important projects and started to develop the international growth
potential that our new shareholder foresees for Jack Wolfskin. I
wish Richard Collier all the best in
continuing this work."
Collier is moving to Jack Wolfskin from the Helly Hansen Group,
a leading supplier of technical ski, sailing and workwear based in
Oslo, Norway. He has worked there
for the last 17 years, most recently as Chief Product Officer.
During his tenure, Collier contributed significantly to their
product, brand, operational and financial performance, and built
their social responsibility and sustainability credentials from the
ground up.
Prior to joining the Helly Hansen Group, he worked for Tandberg
Telecom, Kurt Salmon Associates and Adidas, where he held senior
sales and marketing positions. Collier is a British citizen, speaks
German, and is married with three children.
"I know Jack Wolfskin and its products well, and I am very
excited to join this great brand," Mr. Collier said. "Having worked
in the outdoor industry for many years, I admire how the Company
has grown and evolved, while continuing to introduce exceptional,
eco-conscious products in the marketplace. I look forward to
working with this incredible team to drive even more growth and
success."
Since 2014, Melody Harris-Jensbach has led Jack Wolfskin through
several shareholder changes and successfully turned around the
business and realigned the collection and brand positioning of the
leading outdoor brand. Before joining Jack Wolfskin,
Harris-Jensbach held various executive positions including Board
Member and Chief Product Officer for Esprit, and Deputy Chairman
and Chief Product Officer at Puma. Since the Summer of 2020, she
has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG, a
manufacturer of innovative and sustainable fiber solutions.
About JACK WOLFSKIN
Jack Wolfskin is one of the
leading providers of premium-quality outdoor apparel and equipment
headquartered in Idstein, Germany, with a North
America office in Park City, Utah and an Asian office in Shanghai, China. Founded in 1981, the Company
has grown to become a leading outdoor brand
across Europe and Asia with more than 730 JACK
WOLFSKIN stores and over 4,000 points of sale worldwide. The
Company is rooted in sustainability and focused on designing
ethical and eco-conscious products, as well as promoting fair and
humane working conditions. Jack Wolfskin has been a member of the
Fair Wear Foundation since 2010 and FWF leader status since 2014,
as well as a blue sign system partner since 2011 and a member of
the "Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) program since
2012.
The Company currently employs over 1,100 people worldwide and
in January 2019, Jack Wolfskin was acquired by Callaway Golf
Company.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
In Europe
Hartmut
Schultz
Hartmut Schultz Kommunication GmbH
hs@schultz-kommunikation.com
In North
America
Helen
Francis
Jack Wolfskin North America
Helen.Francis@jackwolfskin.us
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