Amer Sports announced the addition of two new leaders. Jeff Larsen has accepted the position of Director, Salomon Footwear and Anthony (Tony) Elggren as the National Accounts Manager for ASWO. The two will make the move to Ogden carrying with them extensive experience in sporting goods and related industries.
Jeff Larsen, as Director, Salomon Footwear USA, will lead and develop the continuing growth of Salomon's strategically important Footwear category. Larsen most recently served as President of Earth Products Inc., located in Carlsbad California, and managed brands such as Planet Earth Apparel and Adio Footwear.
Tony Elggren, as National Accounts Manager for three (3) Amer Sports brands - Salomon, Atomic and Suunto, will be responsible to manage and grow key accounts. Elggren most recently was a National Account Manager with Jarden Consumer Solutions out of Portland, OR.
"Despite the economic challenges facing our industry, we are continuing to add top talent to our leadership team." says Mike Dowse, "These two key positions will help foster growth in a recovering economy. We are positioning ourselves and our sales teams to meet the challenging market conditions head on."
Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Americas was founded in August 2006 to provide a shared infrastructure for Amer Sports' US-based winter and outdoor brands including Salomon, Atomic and Suunto. Founded in 1950, Amer Sports Corporation is the world's leading sports equipment company with internationally recognized brands including Wilson, Atomic, Suunto, Precor, Salomon and Mavic. Employing more than 6,600 people worldwide, Amer Sports companies develop and manufacture technically advanced products that improve the performance of active sports participants. The Group's business is balanced by a broad portfolio of sports with a presence in all major markets. www.amersports.com
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