Rip Curl News and Activities

Rip Curl is owned by KMD Brands. KMD Brands has a direct presence in 3 countries.

KMD Brands has 3 subsidiaries including Kathmandu, Oboz Footwear and Rip Curl.

They are in:

• Retail75%
• Sporting Goods25%

View the org chart displaying its 61 main executives

Most searched biographies at Rip Curl

• Ashley Reade, Chief Executive Officer
• Bec Christian, Group Human Resources Projects Director
• Fernando Machado, President of Brazil

Popular executive movements at Rip Curl

• Alizee Rames, Women's Product Manager, has left the company  (posted on June 24 2026).
• Francois Latterrade, who was Brand Manager, Europe, is promoted to Vice President of Merchandise and Environmental, Social and Governance  (posted on June 24 2026).

Popular executive movements at KMD Brands

• David Kirk, Director, will leave the company on Jul. 1, 2026  (posted on June 24 2026).
• John Strowg will join the company as Non-Executive Director on Jul. 1, 2026  (posted on June 24 2026).
• Zion Armstrong, Non-Executive Director, has left the company  (posted on May 5 2026).

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KMD Brands has 175 competitors including Nike (United States (USA)), Adidas Group (Germany) and Decathlon (France).

Popular M&A news in Sporting Goods

• Topgolf Callaway Brands will change its company name to Callaway Golf Company on Jan 15, 2026. (posted on January 15 2026).
• Anta has acquired Jack Wolfskin (posted on June 3 2025).
• Dick's Sporting Goods has announced the acquisition of Foot Locker  (posted on May 16 2025).

Popular contacts in Sporting Goods

• Yasuhito Hirota - Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Representative Director at Asics
• Bjørn Gulden - Chief Executive Officer at Adidas Group
• Joe Preston - President and Chief Executive Officer at New Balance Athletic Shoes

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Press releases by Rip Curl

• Gabe Medina, Mason Ho And Friends Coming To You From The North Shore - Rip Curl USA
• Rip Curl Renews Multi-million Dollar Partnership With Aussie Surfing Legend Tyler Wright - Rip Curl USA
• The Technology Behind Mirage Activate Compression Liner Boardshort - Rip Curl USA
• Breaking News: Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Event Wildcard Confirmed | Rip Curl USA

Social media about Rip Curl

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