WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — Cycling Sports Group has named Chris Hopwood public relations manager for North America. He has been with CSG for six years, most recently as the global marketing manager for GT Bicycles.
Hopwood will work closely with the sales and brand teams to create public relations programs and drive media coverage across North America for the GT, Fabric, Sombrio and Sugoi brands within the CSG portfolio.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Chris to the CSG North America marketing team. As a 17-year veteran of the industry and a six-year veteran of CSG, he brings tremendous experience to the PR role,” said Hannah Parish, marketing director for CSG North America.
Hopwood began his career at CSG in sales and transitioned to marketing five years ago. During his time as GT’s marketing manager, he played a critical role in the product launches and marketing of the Fury, Sanction, Force, Sensor, Helion and Grade models, among others.
Prior to working at CSG, Hopwood was a sales manager at retailer Full Cycle Bike in Boulder, Colorado, from 1999-2009.
