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  • Innovation continues in the bicycle division, Shimano recently updated its Deore XT mechanical groupset. - Photo
    People17 Jun 26

    Shimano reshuffles bicycle division, appoints new head

    Japanese component manufacturer Shimano has announced organisational and personnel changes within its bicycle components division. Effective 1 July, the division will have a new Head of Bicycle Components, Yuzo Shimano, to steer the company's new vision.

  • Heiko Müller’s vision and his forward-looking approach to e-bikes shaped Riese & Müller’s rise. – Photo Riese & Müller
    People11 Jun 26

    Heiko Müller bows out of the management of Riese & Müller

    Heiko Müller is stepping back from the management of Riese & Müller after more than three decades with the company he co-founded. His departure at the end of July concludes the operational responsibility of the founding generation, after Markus Riese stepped back from management in 2022.

  • Herrmans began as a rim tape specialist and has since evolved into a global OEM supplier of grips, lights, reflectors, chain guards and accessories. - Photo Herrmans Bike components
    People9 Jun 26

    Herrmans Bike Components strengthens commercial team with François Joly

    Herrmans Bike Components Ltd hired François Joly as Sales & Marketing Director. Joly brings broad international experience from the bicycle industry, with a strong background in OEM business, aftermarket development and distribution.

  • No newcomer to the bicycle industry, Charles Russell, is the newly appointed CEO of Kona Bicycles.- Photo Kona Bicycles
    People4 Jun 26

    Kona appoints new CEO to steer 3.0 era

    Kona Bicycles has appointed Charles Russell as president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective June 1, 2026. The transition reflects a long-term investment in Kona 3.0 and the brand's future. Russell succeeds co-founder Jake Heilbron, who previously served as president and CEO, as part of a planned leadership transition focused on long-term continuity and investment in the company's future.

  • Woom’s new CFO, Björn Boos, will help guide the next period of growth for the brand, which surpassed two million bikes sold in 2025. – Photo Woom
    People2 Jun 26

    Woom appoints new CFO as it prepares for international growth phase

    Children's bike manufacturer Woom is expanding its top management team by appointing Björn Boos as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Together with CEO Bernd Hake and COO Johannes Kisslinger, he will be instrumental in driving forward the ongoing international expansion and strategic evolution of Woom.

  • Matthias Meier takes the helm as Canyon’s new CEO. – Photo Canyon
    People23 Apr 26

    Canyon CEO hire signals operational reset

    On 1 May, 2026, there will be a new CEO at Canyon. The German bicycle manufacturer has appointed Matthias Meier to take the lead as chief executive officer at Canyon Bicycles, alongside founder and Executive Chairman Roman Arnold.

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