EOG appoints new president
17/02/2010
Industry association the European Outdoor Group (EOG) has appointed a new president and a series of changes to its board.
At its annual general meeting on February 8, members voted in David Udberg, managing director of Lowe Alpine UK, as its new president, replacing Rolf Schmid, chief executive of Mammut, who will remain as a member of the EOG board. Mr Udberg has over 32 years’ experience of working in the European outdoor industry, having worked for Lowe Alpine for the past five years, after holding international positions with The Mountain Boot Company and Berghaus.
After the meeting, the new president said: “I am honoured to have been selected as the new president of the European Outdoor Group. I would like to say a special thank you to our outgoing president, Rolf Schmid, who has done an outstanding job of steering the group from its formation to where it is today. I am delighted that Rolf will remain as a board member as his input and experience will be invaluable going forward. The EOG exists to serve the interests of its members and to provide a mechanism to promote the interests of the wider outdoor industry. My aim will be to ensure that we continue to fulfil expectations and ensure a successful future for the outdoor industry.”
From the existing EOG board, Albrecht von Dewitz of Vaude, announced his decision to step down. Claes Broqvist of Odlo has stepped down as vice-president, but will remain on the board.
Bernd Kullmann of Deuter has been elected as vice-president and Jean-Marc Pambet of Salomon and Eddy Codega of C.A.M.P. have joined the board. Eddy Codega has also agreed to take over the role of treasurer from Albrecht von Dewitz.
Mark Held, secretary general of the EOG, commented: “As the industry itself changes, the European Outdoor Group has felt it necessary to restructure to ensure the appropriate flexibility to accommodate the requirements and demands of its growing membership and the industry itself.”
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