Familiar face to lead Berghaus and Brasher
UK outdoor brands Berghaus and Brasher have announced that Richard Leedham, who has been acting president since January, and has been appointed to the position permanently.
Mr Leedham has been working for Berghaus since 1995 and for the last nine years has served on the company’s board, working across international business development, product and sales. The role includes management of the Brasher brand, which has now been integrated into the Berghaus business.
Mr Leedham is also a board member of both the Outdoor Industries Association and the European Outdoor Group.
Mr Leedham, who is on the board of the Outdoor Industries Association and the European Outdoor Group, said: “Berghaus and Brasher are very special brands that mean a great deal to many people, not least me. With our fantastic team here and the invaluable support of Pentland, I believe that the future is very exciting for this business.”