Columbia Sportswear names Jim Beeman VP, U.S. sales for Columbia brand
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In this role, Beeman will report to Tim Sheerin, senior vice president, global wholesale, Columbia brand. U.S. wholesale is a core business for the Columbia brand, and Beeman brings a plethora of leadership experience in that area, said the Portland, Oregon-based company in a press release.
“Jim has led multiple teams at Nike
A Nike veteran, Beeman spent more than 22 years at the U.S. sportswear giant most recently as vice president and general manager of JDLine
“We could not be happier to have a leader of Jim’s caliber join Columbia Sportswear,” said Joe Boyle, president, Columbia brand. “We’re excited to have his energy and enthusiasm for the outdoor industry at the Columbia brand.”
In its most recent trading update, Columbia Sportswear said net sales increased 15 percent to $804.7 million for the third quarter ended September, 30, from $701.1 million for the comparable period in 2020.
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