New European manager for Black Diamond

27/03/2025
New European manager for Black Diamond
Mountaineering brand Black Diamond has appointed Alex Maerz to lead its EMEA operations, based in Innsbruck, Austria, starting on April 1. Mr Maerz was previously head of sales and marketing for German outdoor footwear brand Hanwag.

“We are delighted to welcome Alex Maerz, an experienced leader with a deep understanding of the outdoor industry, to our team,” commented Neil Fiske, president of Black Diamond Equipment.

Mr Maerz replaces former general manager Stephan Hagenbusch, who left the company last August and now works for Patagonia.

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