APPOINTMENTS This month’s movers and shakers throughout the cycle industry...
industry as I can. “A special thanks has to go to Alex and
Richard for helping me settle in and to my predecessor Rebecca who did such a fantastic job before me.” Away from the office and cycling, Daniel rides trials and motocross, is into rock climbing and bouldering, and plays football. He is also a Reading FC fan, and said he can often be found regretting that decision on Saturday afternoons. BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger said:
Daniel Blackham, BikeBiz
BikeBiz is proud to welcome Daniel Blackham to the team as our new staff writer. Daniel joins the team from a role as a
reporter at local newspaper Wokingham. Today, and will help create editorial content both in the BikeBiz magazine and online. Prior to his career in journalism, Daniel
worked in sales and finance at Nissan, before switching to a media career before the pandemic. His riding background is in MTB, BMX, and trials, as well as a brief stint in road cycling. On his appointment Daniel, who lives
in Surrey, said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the BikeBiz team. I must admit, I didn’t think one of my first tasks would be giving a quote for my own appointment but here we are. “Like many, I have spent most of my life on two wheels across multiple disciplines, whether that’s BMX, MTB, trials or dabbling with road. “The phrase ‘jack of all trades master of none’ certainly sums up my time in the saddle but I hope that will stand me in good stead to take on this role and highlight as many great people in the
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“Daniel joins us at a strange time for the bike industry, but with his background I know he will be an invaluable asset to our editorial team. “With his background in news journalism and sales, along with his passion for bikes and knowledge of an outside industry in motocross, Daniel is perfectly suited to reporting on the ever-changing landscape the bike trade currently faces. “With his appointment, we’re very
excited to continue developing BikeBiz’s editorial content, to ensure we remain a trusted and respected resource for our readers.” Daniel can be contacted via email at
daniel.blackham@
biz-media.co.uk.•
Hideki Mochizuki, Canyon Direct-to-consumer bike brand Canyon has appointed Hideki Mochizuki to lead its expansion into Asia. Mochizuki has taken on the role as Canyon’s general manager for the Asia Pacific region, and will join the executive leadership team, to help accelerate sales in the region. With 11 years of bike industry
experience, Mochizuki most recently worked as managing director for Asia Pacific with US bike brand Specialized.
He also has previous experience with
Nike’s marketing team, and as sales director for Japan. Mochizuki said: “Canyon is an
international and highly desirable brand for Asian customers. It’s a true leader in the direct-to-consumer business with an innovative and disruptive business model that inspires riders to take up cycling in new ways. Asia Pacific offers Canyon huge potential, not only in attracting new customers but also in the potential to build longer-lasting relationships.” Canyon CEO Nicolas de Ros Wallace:
“Recruiting Mochi-san helps us in our ambition to be the world’s most inspiring and innovative bike brand. This is a hugely significant appointment because it allows us to grow our brand faster in the Asia Pacific region, attracting and inspiring new customers, offering better customer service, and bringing customers more opportunities to access our brand.” Mochizuki commenced his employment with Canyon on 1st March 2023.•
Oliver Barleben, Cowboy
Belgian e-bike brand Cowboy has appointed Oliver Barleben to oversee global operations as chief supply chain officer.
www.bikebiz.com
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