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Rip Curl parent KMD Brands makes leadership change

New Zealand clothing group KMD Brands Limited specified the timetable for a change in management announced last October. Accordingly, on March 24, Brent Scrimshaw will become the new CEO and managing director of the group, which includes the brands Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz. He succeeds Michael Daly, who will leave the company after more than...

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Oxfam calls on Australian brands to pay living wages to garment workers

An analysis by Oxfam Australia has claimed that a number of notable Australian brands are underpaying their garment workers despite raking in over one billion dollars in revenue last year. According to the nonprofit organisation, Kmart Group, Big W, Cotton On, Rip Curl, Kathmandu owner KMD, Myder and Bonds’ parent company Hanes “still don’t pay...

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Rip Curl names new chief executive officer

Surfwear brand Rip Curl has appointed Brooke Farris as chief executive officer, with immediate effect. Farris replaces Michael Daly, who was recently promoted to group chief executive officer and managing director of Kathmandu Holdings, the brand’s owner. Daly said in a statement: “After a thorough search process, involving both internal and...

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Rip Curl Europe names new Marketing Manager

Surfing wear company Rip Curl Europe has promoted its in-house Team Manager Jean-Seb Estienne to Marketing Manager Europe. In his new position, Estienne will be in charge of all areas of Rip Curl Europe marketing sector. Before joining Rip Curl Europe two years ago, Estienne was a professional surfer and named European Junior Champion and French...

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Rip Curl keen on been sold

The Australian surf wear company Rip Curl, has been put up for sale, according to the national media. Market anticipates the business will go for around 300 million dollar. 'The Australian Financial Review’ reports that Rip Curl has been hurt by the rising Australian dollar. The news about a potential sale of Rip Curl arose barely a week after...

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Rip Curl Appoints new Group CEO

Rip Curl International announced the appointment of Olivier Cantet as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. The appointment will be effective from July 1, 2009. Olivier has been with Rip Curl since 2003 in his current regional role of European CEO and he will continue to manage that business alongside his new group responsibilities. Olivier...