People & Careers

René Gasser appointed as CEO of Bike Fun International. – Photo BFI

Bike Fun International hires new CEO

KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - Bicycle manufacturer Bike Fun International (BFI) has appointed René Gasser as its new CEO. He will take over the...

The appointment of the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Gijsbert van Zoeten is Accell Group’s next step in an attempt to counter the financial challenges. The reorganization of the board of management was only communicated internally.

Accell Group reorganizes senior management to counter financial...

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The appointment of the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Gijsbert van Zoeten is Accell Group's next step in an attempt...

Belgian Cycling Factory appointed Eugene Fierkens as GM strategy & business. – Photo BCF

Belgian Cycling Factory hires industry veterans to roll-out expansion...

BERINGEN, Belgium - The Belgian Cycling Factory, owner of the brands Ridley and Eddy Merckx steps up its activity in the market with the appointment...

The new appointment "marks a continuation in the relaunch and transformation of Mavic," says Jean-Michel Bourrelier. - Photos Mavic

Bourrelier Group appoints new managing director of Mavic

ANNECY, France - There is a new face at the helm of French component manufacturer Mavic. Having worked with Jean-Michel Bourrelier for more than five...

EBMA mourns the loss of President Moreno Fioravanti (UPDATE)

EBMA mourns the loss of President Moreno Fioravanti (UPDATE)

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Bicycle Manufacturers Association (EBMA) has announced that its President, Moreno Fioravanti has died unexpectedly....

“I believe it is time to step back from this intense full-time role and give myself some space for other interests,” says Kevin Mayne. – Photo Bike Europe

Cycling Industries Europe CEO Kevin Mayne to retire

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Brussels based trade association and industry lobby group Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) has announced that Kevin Mayne, the...

"We’re really excited to be able to add two such seasoned bike professionals to the Tern team,” said Josh Hon, Tern Team Captain.

Tern builds up senior management team as investment in future

TAIPEI, Taiwan — "2023 was a challenging year for the bike industry but we're very bullish on the future so we spent 2023 continuing to invest in our...

“I want to bridge technology in Japan with the market needs in Europe,” said Eric de Seynes (r.) who hands over his position to Olivier Prévost (l.) – Photo Yamaha

Mr. Yamaha e-bike Eric de Seynes steps down as President and CEO

SCHIPHOL, the Netherlands - The former Yamaha Europe Vice-President, Olivier Prévost succeeds Eric de Seynes as President and CEO of Yamaha Europe as...

After a 30-year career, Dirk Niermann starts as an independent consultant on sustainability and corporate governance. – Photo Hebie

Dirk Niermann leaving component manufacturer Hebie

BIELFELD, Germany - He played a decisive role in multiple management positions in the past 30 years, but as part of a partial retirement plan Dirk...

The launch of a showroom in Brussels in November is part of Cowboy's growing omni-channel strategy. – Photo Cowboy

Ex-Oura and Peloton chiefs join Cowboy board

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In what it calls "a strategic move to further strengthen its governance", e-bike brand Cowboy has appointed two senior industry...