By Tennis Now | @TennisNow | Monday, February 24, 2025
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It is the tip 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 at present.
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Kempin, who labored his approach up by means of excessive degree gross sales advertising and marketing positions throughout his tenure, has served as CEO/President of HEAD USA since 2009.
“July 1 will probably be my 32 yr anniversary with HEAD North America,” Kempin mentioned. “The time is correct to maneuver on to the following part of my life’s journey. It has been my biggest honor and privilege to work with such nice individuals over time, each at Head and within the Racquet Sports activities Trade.
“I’ll, in fact, be absolutely concerned over the approaching months to be able to guarantee a clean 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 will probably be an impressive chief within the essential North American market,” Kempin mentioned. “Jeff’s in-depth data of our U.S. and Canadian enterprise, coupled together with his distinctive skillset makes him a perfect 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 stable enterprise basis, surrounded by some nice groups.”
