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 right this moment.
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Kempin, who labored his method up by way of excessive stage gross sales advertising and marketing 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 stated. “The time is correct to maneuver on to the following section 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 Trade.
“I’ll, after all, be absolutely concerned over the approaching months with a purpose 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 and marketing for North America.
“Jeff can be an impressive chief within the essential North American market,” Kempin stated. “Jeff’s in-depth information of our U.S. and Canadian enterprise, coupled along 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 stated. “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.”
