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

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

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

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.

From the start of next year, Georg Honkomp will hand over his position as chairman of the board. – Photo ZEG

Georg Honkomp steps down as chairman of the board at ZEG

COLOGNE, Germany - From the start of next year, Georg Honkomp will hand over his position as chairman of the board of Europe's biggest dealer cooperative, German ZEG, to his successor Fred Schierenbeck.

“The team’s entrepreneurial energy and dedication to innovation align perfectly with my vision for growing impactful brands,” said Tomi Viiala when introduced as advisor to the Board of Ahooga. – Photo Ahooga

Former Stromer CEO Tomi Viiala partners with Belgium Ahooga

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Folding bike specialist Ahooga has welcomed Tomi Viiala, former CEO of Stromer, as an advisor to the Board. Known for his instrumental role in transforming Stromer into the global leader in speed pedelecs, Viiala will support Ahooga in advising on driving strategic growth across Europe.

After an initially successful quest, it now turns out that CIE needs to relaunch their search for a new CEO immediately. – Photo Shutterstock

CIE re-opens search for Kevin Mayne's replacement after candidate...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - A setback has occurred for Cycling Industries Europe during the process of leadership change after the candidate to succeed Kevin Mayne as CEO of Cycling Industries Europe withdrew. The organisation was informed on short notice that he will not take up the post due to a family issue.