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Hurley's Ronnie Greenwood

Hurley makes key new hire, updates SES on strategy

A talk with Roger Wyett, Bob Hurley and others on the executive team about Hurley's new executive hire,…

Executive Edition August 5, 2013
Former Billabong CEO Launa Inman. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Inman, Naude depart from Billabong, Olivet appointment delayed

Billabong announced several management changes Monday, including a delay with the appointment of Scott Olivet as CEO.

News August 4, 2013
The Dakine booth at SIA. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Dakine President departs, new CEO named

Altamont makes its first personnel move after officially buying Dakine earlier this week.

News July 24, 2013
Current Billabong CEO Launa Inman with incoming CEO Scott Olivet Thursday in Australia. Photo courtesy of Billabong.

SES interviews new Billabong CEO Scott Olivet

We ask Scott Olivet about why he got involved, how well he knows Altamont, if another brand needs…

Executive Edition July 19, 2013
Greg "GT" Tomlinson of Von Zipper. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Von Zipper's GT reacts to Billabong/Altamont news

We reached Von Zipper co-founder Greg "GT" Tomlinson and asked him for his reaction to the news that…

News July 16, 2013
L*Space's Debby Martin

Angi Broberg to L*Space

Another industry company has snapped up a former Billabong USA sales executive.

News July 16, 2013
New Billabong CEO Scott Olivet

Updated: Who is Scott Olivet?

We talk to industry executives at Oakley, Nike, Hurley and Skullcandy who have worked with new Billabong CEO…

Executive Edition July 16, 2013
RVCA Founder Pat Tenore

RVCA's Pat Tenore reacts to Billabong news

We reached RVCA Founder Pat Tenore this morning and asked him for his reaction to the Billabong/Altamont developments.

News July 15, 2013

Altamont's official release on Billabong deal

Altamont's press release about the Billabong transaction, including quotes from new CEO Scott Olivet and Altamont principals.

News July 15, 2013
New Billabong CEO Scott Olivet has industry experience and an MBA from Stanford. Photo courtesy of Oakley.

Altamont strikes BBG deal, DaKine sold, New Billabong CEO

Billabong announced several major changes Tuesday in Australia designed to help the company escape its financial distress.

News July 15, 2013
Jeff Booth in Mexico. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Jeff Booth to Sanuk

At a time when some industry companies are cutting back, Sanuk announces two new hires to its growing…

News July 11, 2013
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