Volcom Names Prominent Action Sports Executive as CEO, Volcom Australia
23 Marzo 2011 - 2:01PM
Business Wire
Volcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLCM) today announced that Dougall Walker
has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer of Volcom
Australia. Walker succeeds John Clapham, who will return to his
native New Zealand and focus his energies on that territory.
Walker, 51, brings to Volcom more than 25 years of experience in
the action sports industry. Most recently, Walker was the
co-founder and director of Australia-based Firewire Surfboards
Limited, where he developed and helped implement key brand and
operational strategies since 2005. Prior to this, he spent 18 years
with Billabong International, last serving as general manager of
Australasia where he led a 300-person team in marketing, sales,
product development, sourcing, and supply chain management in
Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore and the South
Pacific. Previously he was president, Peak Wetsuits USA, based in
Costa Mesa, CA. Walker began his career as an aspiring pro
surfer.
“An industry veteran, Dougall is a great addition to the Volcom
Australia team,” said Richard Woolcott, Volcom’s chairman and chief
executive officer. “His passion and enthusiasm is very motivating,
and we look forward to working with him as he leads our many growth
initiatives in the region. Dougall assumes the role from John who
has done a good job building the brand, and has helped to set a
solid foundation from which to move forward. John’s decision to
return to New Zealand provides us with an opportunity to put his
many talents to work as we also grow that territory.”
“I have always admired the Volcom team, and share their passion
for and commitment to unparalleled innovation and high quality,”
said Walker. “This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a global
brand that has many years ahead of it to reach its true potential
in this important market, and I cannot wait to get things
rolling.”
“Volcom has been my home for many years and I could not be
happier to have the chance to now focus my energies on New Zealand
and help build that market,” said Clapham. “I hand the torch over
to capable hands in Australia and look forward to many more years
with the global Volcom family.” Clapham, 42, has been with the
Volcom team since the company brought the brand to Australia in
1993.
About Volcom, Inc.
Volcom is an innovative designer, marketer and distributor of
premium quality young men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and
related products. The Volcom brand, symbolized by The Stone, is
athlete-driven, creative and forward thinking. Volcom has
consistently followed its motto of “youth against establishment,”
and the brand is inspired by the energy of youth culture. Volcom
branded products are sold throughout the United States and
internationally. Volcom’s news announcements and SEC filings are
available through the company’s website at www.volcom.com.
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