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Kristian Andresen - Chairman / Director
Current experience: Producer and Executive producer. Mr. Andresen currently owns and operates Transmission Films, which has been in business since June 2007. Theatrically Transmission’s most recent picture is a joint venture with Hydraulx titled Skyline which released in November 2010, grossing over 70 million.
Christopher Martens - CEO
Christopher Martens brings a rich history in the sporting apparel industry to RYU including serving as General Manager and Merchandise Director at Nike Inc. He also served as the Global Director of Apparel for the 2008 Beijing Olympics Nike, Inc., Divisional Merchandise Manager for Global Nike ACG and Global Nike Outerwear, Nike, Inc. Mr. Martens has 11 years of retail experience at Eastern Mountain Sports. Christopher is recognized within the industry for successfully capitalizing on new opportunities and reigniting mature businesses with dramatic results. One of his key strengths is his ability to identify global trends. Mr. Martens aims to create product and brand strategies in an effort to maximize profits as well as enhance brand appeal.
John Wood - President / Director
John, a Shodan Blackbelt in Judo, continues to train in Judo, as well as Muay Thai and Jujitsu; placing him alongside the martial arts athletes and super-stars of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He has spent many years developing strong relationships with elite athletes, managers, and trainers in the mixed martial arts realm increasing his ability to lead our sports marketing and development efforts. His work as manager for the Armani Group provides him with experience and insight into the apparel industry paramount in building and running a successful apparel business. His past experiences include Executive Director for XS Nightclub at Encore and Tryst Nightclub at Wynn Resort both in Las Vegas.
Erick Siffert - COO
Mr. Siffert previously served as Director of Product Operations at lululemon athletica where he devised and implemented protocols and business practices in the areas of sourcing and product development for an Internationally recognized company. His vision, dedication, and drive was an integral part of the success story that has become lululemon. Mr. Siffert also served for over 19 years at Nike Inc. where he developed global sourcing strategies for the Nike Outdoor and Global All Conditions Gear divisions. Under his guidance and by executing his strategies and innovations, he streamlined sources and processes helping Nike Outdoor product realizing some of the greatest results the brand had ever seen in terms of profit, growth, and branding. Mr. Siffert also managed the Nike European Liaison Office and was instrumental in helping open and expand sourcing throughout Europe with great success.
Emmanuel Brown - Chief Marketing Director
Prior experience: Marketing director for Jordan brand, a division of Nike, Inc. Mr. Brown drove local, national, and global market executions to support brand initiatives throughout the key categories and consumer segmentations. Emmanuel led research projects related to market trends, consumer profiles, and competitive intelligence, and has also provided direction, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic objectives. at RYU, Mr. Brown will be responsible for brand marketing, sports marketing, business opportunities, and brand execution.
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