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In his new role, René will be responsible for the management of all commercial matters involving Darfon Energy, Astro Tech and Kenstone. – Photo Darfon

René Timmermans joins Darfon Group as OEM/ODM director

VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands - Darfon, announced the appointment of René Timmermans as European-based director of OEM/ODM, effective immediately. In this role, René will be responsible for the management of all commercial matters involving Darfon Energy, Astro Tech and Kenstone, bringing a wealth of expertise and leadership experience to the team.

Marek Sebek spent the past eight years in senior sales roles at Trek Bicycle in Switzerland. - Photo BFI

People21 Jan 25

Bike Fun International appoints new sales director

KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - Marek Sebek has been appointed as new sales director by bicycle manufacturer Bike Fun International (BFI). Prior to arriving at BFI, Sebek spent the past eight years at Trek Bicycle in Switzerland, including a five-and-a-half-year stint as head of sales. Sebek has been tasked with strengthening the position of BFI's brands in the local Czech and Slovakian markets, while growing its presence internationally.

In Memoriam: Pacific Cycles President Michael Lin (here at his booth at Taipei Cycle Show). – Photo Jo Beckendorff

People13 Jan 25

Industry mourns the loss of Pacific Cycles president Michael Lin

TAOYUAN, Taiwan - Taiwan's specialty bike manufacturer Pacific Cycles Inc., is having to deal with great sadness. On 9 January, president Michael Lin passed away peacefully at the age of just 57.

Christian Koll-Schwarze gives a NOCA workshop in his new role as Business Development Lead. – Photo NOCA

People9 Jan 25

NOCA further positions itself in data management market with new hire

BERLIN, January - NOCA, the Berlin-based software company pioneering master data management for the cycling industry, has added Christian Koll-Schwarze to its team as Business Development Lead. With more than 20 years of experience in the cycling industry, his role will involve positioning NOCA to transform the way cycling businesses manage their data in the OEM and aftermarket.

CEO Tjeerd Jegen: “It feels a natural moment to transition the leadership of the company.” – Photo Accell Group

People8 Jan 25

Accell Group CEO steps down in favour of chief operating officer

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group's chief operating officer (COO) Jonas Nilsson, will become CEO of the group, succeeding Tjeerd Jegen, who is stepping down and will transition to chair of the group's supervisory board. The CEO transition will take place over the coming months, up until 1 April, 2025, with the Chair transition taking place later this year, to allow for a cool-off period in line with good governance practices.

Since assuming the role of Chairperson in 2017, Bonnie Tu has driven the group's digital transformation and strategically established manufacturing facilities in Hungary and Vietnam. - Photo Giant

People30 Dec 24

Giant Group appoints new management team as Bonnie Tu retires

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant Group will start 2025 with a new executive leadership team following the announcement that long-standing chairperson Bonnie Tu will officially retire. The Group's board of directors has approved the appointment of current CEO Young Liu as the new Chairman. The current chief branding officer Phoebe Liu has been promoted to CEO. These changes will take effect January 1, 2025.