NORTHVALE, N.J. (BRAIN) — G Joannou Cycle has hired Jeffrey Young as executive vice president of sales. Young will start Nov. 16 and be responsible for GJC's Jamis and Nirve domestic sales operations.
Young comes to Jamis with more than two decades of experience in sales and sales management, including a 23-year tenure with Shimano America where his last role was VP of sales. Young left Shimano in July. He also serves on the board for the BPSA and will continue to do so while at Jamis.
"We are pleased to welcome Jeff to Jamis' executive management team," said Carine Joannou, CEO and president of Jamis Bicycles. "Jeff's achievements and credentials are outstanding. He's a consummate professional with exceptional leadership capabilities whose passion for cycling – both the sport and the business – is certain to inspire our retailers and our reps. We're confident Jeff will help us in further developing our business and brands with retailers across the United States."
Young said, "Both Jamis and Nirve are in a unique position to grow as valued brands in an industry that has become increasingly challenging and competitive. I've watched Carine and her team build a strong company during my tenure in the industry and I'm thrilled to be coming on board at a time when these brands and this company can aggressively grow to the next level."
