Action-sports and lifestyle retailer names new CEO
Boardriders Inc. has named a new chief executive following the loss of CEO Pierre Agnes last week in a boating accident.
Dave Tanner, current chief turnaround officer of Boardriders, will assume the role and responsibilities of CEO, effective immediately. As previously announced, Tanner had been scheduled to become CEO upon closing of the Billabong acquisition later this year. His appointment to CEO was a leadership transition that Agnes Pierre had fostered and strongly supported, the company said.
"We are all are grief stricken over the sudden and tragic loss of our friend Pierre Agnes,” Tanner said. “At the same time, we are resolute and passionately unified in our commitment to honor Pierre's memory and extend his legacy by driving the continued resurgence and growth of Boardriders. I am humbled and honored to lead this storied and dynamic company into this next phase and will strive to uphold and foster the principles that have guided Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes over many decades.”
Additionally, Thomas Chambolle, current global CFO, will assume the additional responsibilities of interim president of EMEA effective immediately. Greg Healy will remain global president and president of APAC.
Boardriders is also reaffirming its commitment to complete the acquisition of Billabong International Ltd. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2018.
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2018.
Dave Tanner, current chief turnaround officer of Boardriders, will assume the role and responsibilities of CEO, effective immediately. As previously announced, Tanner had been scheduled to become CEO upon closing of the Billabong acquisition later this year. His appointment to CEO was a leadership transition that Agnes Pierre had fostered and strongly supported, the company said.
"We are all are grief stricken over the sudden and tragic loss of our friend Pierre Agnes,” Tanner said. “At the same time, we are resolute and passionately unified in our commitment to honor Pierre's memory and extend his legacy by driving the continued resurgence and growth of Boardriders. I am humbled and honored to lead this storied and dynamic company into this next phase and will strive to uphold and foster the principles that have guided Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes over many decades.”
Additionally, Thomas Chambolle, current global CFO, will assume the additional responsibilities of interim president of EMEA effective immediately. Greg Healy will remain global president and president of APAC.
Boardriders is also reaffirming its commitment to complete the acquisition of Billabong International Ltd. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2018.
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2018.