CHICAGO (BRAIN) — Colnago named Brandt Furgerson CEO for Colnago America, which serves the United States, Canada, and parts of Latin America.
With an extensive background in the cycling industry, Furgerson brings passion, experience, and a track record for building brands, according to Colnago. Based in San Diego, Furgerson will run the Colnago America business with the existing team at the brand's Chicago office.
"We welcome Brandt Furgerson to the Colnago family as our new CEO for Colnago America with high hopes," said Nicola Rosin, Colnago global CEO. "Brandt's deep industry connections, experience building brands, and genuine passion for cycling make him the ideal candidate to drive our business forward. We are confident that under his guidance, Colnago USA will match or exceed the growth that Colnago is seeing globally."
Furgerson will be responsible for developing strategic initiatives, driving growth, and overseeing operations in the U.S. market. According to Colnago, his leadership will help expand Colnago's market presence, including developing strong relationships with retail partners.
"The opportunity to lead Colnago in the U.S. market is an incredible honor," Furgerson said. "The global business has seen incredible growth since Nicola's appointment as global CEO. I am excited to channel all of the momentum and development into the North American market."