Boardriders Inc. Announces Go-Forward Leadership Team

With its acquisition of Billabong merely days away (April 24), Boardriders Inc has formally announced its new leadership team. Featuring names from within Boardriders, from Billabong and from outside the organisation, there are a number of big names leaving, whether immediately or transitioning out, such as Billabong CEO Neil Fiske, Financial Consultant Peter Myers, Billabong General Council Tracey Wood, Billabong CFO Jim Howell, Billabong Chief Human Resources Officer Mara Pagotto and Billabong Group APAC lead Paul Burdekin. See the press release below for full details.

Press Release: Huntington Beach, CA – April 20, 2018 – Boardriders Inc., a global action sports and lifestyle company that owns and operates the Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes brands, is scheduled to close the acquisition of Billabong International Limited on April 24, 2018. In preparation for the close, Boardriders today announced the leadership team that will guide the Company’s growth across the globe.

Dave Tanner, Chief Executive Officer of Boardriders, said the following appointments take effect after the closing of the Billabong transaction:

* Greg Healy, Global President, President APAC, Board of Directors responsibilities

* Shannan North, Global President, Billabong and Retail Strategy, Board of Directors responsibilities

* Joe Scirocco, Chief Financial Officer

* Thomas Chambolle, President EMEA

* Jean-Louis Rodrigues, General Manager Wholesale EMEA

* Nate Smith, President Americas

* Dan Levine, Chief Brand Officer

* Garry Wall, Global General Manager Quiksilver

* Emilie Souvras, Global General Manager Roxy

* Mike Jensen, Global General Manager DC Shoes

* Kevin Meehan, Global General Manager RVCA

* David Brooks, Global General Manager Element

* Ilene Eskenazi, Chief Human Resources Officer and Global General Counsel

* Julie Ott, Chief Operating Officer

* Mike Yerkes, Chief Logistics Officer

* Nico Foulet, Chief Information Officer

• Sonia Lapinsky, Chief Integration Officer

Mr. Tanner said: “Our new leadership team is a combination of seasoned global talent from Boardriders, Billabong and from outside the organisation. This team will lead the integration of two great companies, creating the world’s leading action sports company. I am particularly excited to announce the elevations of Greg Healy and Shannan North, who bring significant industry experience and will be instrumental in leading our global growth with their new Board responsibilities.”

Mr. Tanner added: “We want to thank Neil Fiske, Peter Myers, Tracey Wood, Jim Howell, Mara Pagotto, Paul Burdekin and the Billabong Board of Directors for their dedication to the success of Billabong, its people and heritage. While they will be transitioning from their roles, we greatly appreciate their partnership throughout this transaction and the strong organization and legacy they leave in their wake.”