McKnight resumes presidency at Quicksilver

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. Quiksilver today announced that Robert McKnight has, effective immediately, resumed his role as president of the company and remains both chairman of the board and ceo.

The company also announced that Bernard Mariette has resigned from his position as president and as a director of the company in order to pursue other interests, which may include attempting to acquire the Rossignol group. As previously announced, J.P. Morgan is conducting a process on behalf of the company to reduce its exposure to the winter sports equipment business, including a possible sale.