Head North America CEO Kempin to Step Down on July 1st

By Tennis Now | @TennisNow | Monday, February 24, 2025

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It is the top of an period at Head North America.

Kevin Kempin will step down as Head Racquet Sports activities CEO North America on July 1st after 32 years with the corporate, the model introduced at the moment.

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Kempin, who labored his means up via excessive degree gross sales advertising and marketing positions throughout his tenure, has served as CEO/President of HEAD USA since 2009.

“July 1 will probably be my 32 12 months anniversary with HEAD North America,” Kempin mentioned. “The time is correct to maneuver on to the following part of my life’s journey. It has been my best honor and privilege to work with such nice folks over time, each at Head and within the Racquet Sports activities Trade.

“I’ll, after all, be totally concerned over the approaching months to be able to guarantee a easy transition to my successor.”

Jeff Bardsley will succeed Kempin as Head CEO North America. Bardsley brings a wealth of expertise, having spent the final 32 years with HEAD—27 of them with HEAD Canada and the previous five-plus years because the Vice President of Racquet Sports activities Advertising and marketing for North America.

“Jeff will probably be an excellent chief within the essential North American market,” Kempin mentioned. “Jeff’s in-depth data of our U.S. and Canadian enterprise, coupled along with his distinctive skillset makes him a perfect candidate for this place.”

“I very a lot am wanting ahead to the challenges that lay forward” Bardsley mentioned. “I’m each honored and lucky to take over the place Kevin has left off. He’s leaving us with a stable enterprise basis, surrounded by some nice groups.”