By Tennis Now | @TennisNow | Monday, February 24, 2025
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It is the top of an period at Head North America.
Kevin Kempin will step down as Head Racquet Sports activities CEO North America on July 1st after 32 years with the corporate, the model introduced as we speak.
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Kempin, who labored his manner up by way of excessive stage gross sales advertising positions throughout his tenure, has served as CEO/President of HEAD USA since 2009.
“July 1 can be my 32 12 months anniversary with HEAD North America,” Kempin mentioned. “The time is true to maneuver on to the following part of my life’s journey. It has been my best honor and privilege to work with such nice individuals through the years, each at Head and within the Racquet Sports activities Business.
“I’ll, in fact, be totally concerned over the approaching months so as to guarantee a easy transition to my successor.”
Jeff Bardsley will succeed Kempin as Head CEO North America. Bardsley brings a wealth of expertise, having spent the final 32 years with HEAD—27 of them with HEAD Canada and the previous five-plus years because the Vice President of Racquet Sports activities Advertising for North America.
“Jeff can be an excellent chief within the crucial North American market,” Kempin mentioned. “Jeff’s in-depth information of our U.S. and Canadian enterprise, coupled together with his distinctive skillset makes him a great candidate for this place.”
“I very a lot am trying ahead to the challenges that lay forward” Bardsley mentioned. “I’m each honored and lucky to take over the place Kevin has left off. He’s leaving us with a strong enterprise basis, surrounded by some nice groups.”
