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New Board of Management members at Accel (ltr.): COO Jonas Nilsson, CDO Mia Ruotsala and CFO Toine van Doremalen. – Photo Accell

Accell Group reorganises Board of Management with three new members

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The Supervisory Board of Accell Group has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Management....

Bernhard Rohloff, who passed away on May 19th has been inextricably linked to bicycle drive technology. – Photo Rohloff

Bicycle parts innovator Bernhard Rohloff passes away aged 73

FULDATAL, Germany – The founder of Rohloff GmbH and developer of the ‘Rohloff S-L-T 99’ derailleur bicycle chain and the Speedhub 14-speed IHG,...

Simon C. Smith joined Alfred Thun GmbH. – Photo Thun

Thun hires Simon C. Smith

ENNEPETAL, Germany - Simon C. Smith joined Alfred Thun GmbH in the field of International Sales and Business Development. He will focus on...

Ton Anbeek steered Accell Group in the role of CEO since 2017. – Photo Accell Group

Accell Group looking for new CEO as Ton Anbeek steps down

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - After almost six years in the lead at bicycle manufacturer Accell Group, Ton Anbeek has stepped down as CEO. While a...

Having successfully operated in the DACH region for three years it’s now time for Malaguti to expand further. – Photo Malaguti

Malaguti expands e-bike sales and service teams across Europe

GEDERSDORF, Austria - The KSR Group launched its Malaguti e-bikes three years ago. On the back of a successful launch the brand is now expanding its...

“There is a dire need to reimagine the conventional use of chains and derailleurs,” explains Chris Sugai. – Photo Gates

Niner Bikes founder joins Gates Carbon Drive's leadership team

DENVER, US - Niner Bikes founder Chris Sugai has joined carbon belt manufacturer Gates as general manager of Gates Global Mobility. The bike industry...

Stella has trimmed down its international ambitions. – Photo Bike Europe

Online e-bike vendors reorganise top management to confront market...

ZEIST, the Netherlands – Both Cowboy and Stella have reorganised their top management to face today’s challenges. Cowboy has hired a new Chief Supply...

The new top man at Simplon: industry newcomer and managing director Stephan Wabnegger. - Photo Simplon

Simplon shareholders replace management duo

HARD, Austria - The company shareholders of Austria's second-largest bicycle manufacturer Simplon Fahrrad GmbH have appointed Stephan Wabnegger as...

Torsten Waack van Wasen now takes the helm at Internetstores. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

Internetstores appoints new CEO, Max Heimann is out

BERLIN, Germany - Following a brief stint as CEO of Internetstores GmbH, Max Heimann has left the parent company of Fahrrad.de, Bikester, etc. at his...

The long-planned election of Claus Fleischer to the board of ZIV has now taken place. – Photo Bosch eBike Systems

Bosch’s Claus Fleischer joins ZIV management board

BERLIN, Germany - Claus Fleischer, managing director of Bosch eBike Systems, has been elected to join the Board of Directors of Zweirad Industrie...