ITTIGEN, Switzerland - Emma (Mason) Zwiebler has been appointed World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) chief executive officer from May 1, 2024. Her new position follows her term as interim CEO since November 1, 2023 since former CEO Robbert de Kock left the organisation.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The recent CONEBI General Assembly was chaired by the industry confederation's new president and Atala CEO Massimo Panzeri. The event took place in place in Istanbul on 22 May 2024.
WELS, Austria - According to stock-listed Pierer Mobility AG's e-bike subsidiary Pierer New Mobility (PNM) the developments in the bicycle market prompted them to implement a strategic realignment in 2023 already. Now PNM-Germany MD and Sales Manager DACH Bernd Lesch left the company at the end of April at his own request, the company has taken the chance for a reorganization of the management with an in-house solution.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Massive investments in battery production supported by state aid from the Chinese government could eventually lead to the initiation of trade defence measures, including anti-dumping duties, by the European Commission. It may sound contradictory now the market for e-bikes and e-car is rising so quickly, but battery production grows so rapidly that this could become a serious problem in the medium term.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Brussels based trade association and industry lobby group Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) has announced that Kevin Mayne, the founding Chief Executive of the organisation, is to retire in 2024. Mayne, one of the industry's most visible political figures will step down later in the year after handing over to a successor who will be appointed through a selection process which will start immediately.
MALLABIA, Spain - After 12 years as CEO of Orbea, Jon Fernandez has announced to step down. Long-term serving at Orbea, Daniel Martínez, will assume the position of CEO, starting next October.
DENVER, US - Niner Bikes founder Chris Sugai has joined carbon belt manufacturer Gates as general manager of Gates Global Mobility. The bike industry pioneer with nearly two decades of bike industry leadership experience will drive efforts to expand Gates Carbon Drive offerings and bring belt drive solutions to bikes, electric mobility, and powersports.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Greet Engelen (58) was the industry representative at the European institutions in Brussels for many years. On Friday 9 December, after living many years with Multiple Sclerosis she passed away.
KOBLENZ, Germany - Canyon has welcomed a new Chief Operations Officer (COO) to its team. As COO, Alison Jones will be responsible for driving the company's global operations, supply chain and quality strategy and will also be part of the Canyon Executive Leadership Team.
FRANKFURT, Germany - The start of the new Eurobike concept and relocation to the city of Frankfurt am Main was probably an even bigger success than expected by Fairnamics, the new organiser of Eurobike. While the industry rides the high waves of the cycling boom and many voiced their appreciation over the new show location, a lot of industry insiders also expressed worries due to battery shortages.
REUTLINGEN, Germany - After four years as Head of Digital Business at Bosch eBike, Andreas Gahlert Dipl.-Ing. is leaving the company to start his own digital strategy consultancy. Gahlert was also co-founder and developer of Cobi and sold the company in November 2017 to Bosch eBike.
SUZHOU, China - LEV and e-bike battery manufacturer Phylion is since August 31, officially certified according to the EN50604-1:2016 EU lithium battery safety standard. On September 16, the TÜV Rheinland officially issued the certificate to Phylion, which makes it d.
ŠIAULIAI, Lithuania - E-bike and bicycle manufacturer Baltik Vairas has appointed Nerijus Gužauskas to the position of CEO, effective from 15 June 2021. As part of BV's existing senior management team, he has been heavily involved in the turn-around of Baltik Vairas which is now experiencing record order numbers. He takes over from Žilvinas Dubosas, who is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity.
ASSAMSTADT, Germany - Rechargeable battery experts, Ansmann, has announced changes in its supervisory and management board. The company which considers itself a market leader in the field of high-quality charging technology has appointed a 2nd generation family member as new chairwoman.
BAD SODEN, Germany - Ernst Brust succeeds Siegfried Neuberger as the new managing director of the German industry association, ZIV. Ernst Brust is one of the most renowned and knowledgeable bicycle experts in Germany. He will start in his new position as of 1st July 2020.
MONTRÉAL, Canada - Dorel Industries announced the appointment of Norman M. Steinberg to its Board of Directors. Steinberg is a strategic international corporate lawyer focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate governance.
VEENENDAAL, the Netherlands - Effective immediately Rens Evers succeeds Harmen Treep as the new Commercial Director at Allegion's subsidiary
COLOGNE, Germany - After more than six years Klever Mobility Europe GmbH's general manager Fritz G. Baumgarten has left the Cologne-based company.
DOESBURG, the Netherlands - On 18 June Hans Drexler died unexpectedly at the age of 64. He was, by the end of 2013, the last owner of the Dutch
King Liu, the 82-year-old founder and chairman of Giant Manufacturing, has announced his retirement at the end of this year together with that of the
