Icebreaker, the New Zealand company that pioneered the outdoor merino
wool apparel category, announced today that Sven Baxmann has joined the
Icebreaker team as Germany Country Manager.
Baxmann is
responsible for strategically developing and implementing Icebreaker’s
wholesale business strategy in Germany, and integrating Icebreaker´s
global efforts around retail and eCommerce to provide an integrated
approach in that market. He is based from Icebreaker’s office in
Starnberg, Germany.
“Sven has achieved great results with the
premium brands he had to develop, and we look forward to him applying
his leadership skills and experience to further promoting Icebreaker
across Germany,” said Max Hofbauer, General Manager – Europe of
Icebreaker.
“Icebreaker is an exceptional brand with
unlimited potential, and I am excited to be a part of the team and to
help lead it to the next levels in the German market,” said Baxmann.
Baxmann
comes to Icebreaker from Iko – Corratec, a retailer and manufacturer of
sporting goods and bicycles, where he was general manager of business
development and a member of the executive board. Baxmann has also held
international sales leadership positions with Van de Velde, a premium
lingerie manufacturer, and Triumph International, an international
underwear manufacturer.
About Icebreaker
Launched
in 1994, Icebreaker was the first company in the world to develop a
merino wool layering system for the outdoors. It was also the first
outdoor apparel company in the world to source merino directly from
growers, a system it began in 1997. Icebreaker merino clothing for the
outdoors, technical sports and lifestyle includes underwear, mid layer
garments, outerwear, socks and accessories for men, women and children.
Icebreaker is based in Wellington, New Zealand, and is sold in more than
3000 stores in 43 countries. See icebreaker.com for more information about Icebreaker, and jeremymoon.me for more information on Icebreaker founder and CEO Jeremy Moon.
Lee Weinstein
Icebreaker / +1 (503) 708-0402 / lee.weinstein@icebreaker.com
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