Marc van Rooij will leave Shimano by the end of 2025 NEWS HUB
SHIMANO announced that Marc van Rooij, President of the Shimano Europe Group, will leave Shimano by the end of 2025.
He has worked for Shimano for more than 34 years in various management positions at Shimano Benelux, Shimano Europe and Shimano Europe Holding. He has been President of the Shimano Europe Group since 2009. “This is a heartfelt farewell after an unforgettable journey. After much reflection and due to personal circumstances, I have made one of the most difficult decisions of my life: I will
by Mr Fabio Takayanagi as of 1 January 2026, subject to necessary approval. Mr Takayanagi currently serves as Executive Officer supervising the Bicycle Components Sales Management department within Shimano Inc. (Global Sales). Furthermore, he is the Vice
be stepping away from Shimano by the end of 2025. This is not a decision I have taken lightly…” Marc van Rooij will be succeeded
President of the Business Management Department. Takayanagi used to work in Shimano’s European office from 2006-2007 in order to prepare the start of the Shimano Latin America company, of which he became President at that time.
Causeway Capital acquires Whyte Bikes Ltd.
BikeParka opens direct supply to UK & EU retailers
BIKEPARKA has opened direct trade supply to retailers across the UK and the European Union. Effective immediately, shops can
register and place orders for the full BikeParka range via bikeparkatrade. com, with distribution managed by Insight Sales Agency. According to BikeParka, this move ensures retailers in European markets not currently served by an official distributor can stock BikeParka’s best-selling covers with a simple, streamlined ordering process.
Trade portal: Registration and ordering at
bikeparkatrade.comTrade orders and contact:
edrmk@insight-sales.co.
WHYTE BIKES LTD. (Whyte) has announced that it has been acquired from Cairngorm Capital by Causeway Capital (Causeway), a growth-focused private equity firm investing in businesses across Ireland and the UK. The acquisition transfers 100% ownership of Whyte to Dublin-based Causeway Capital. The move is a major step forward for the future and international growth of Whyte The existing Whyte management team will remain with the business, with Nikki
Hawyes continuing to lead the company. Whyte and Causeway Capital both
believe the partnership will strengthen the company’s ability to drive ongoing innovation, service its dealer base and collaborate with key suppliers and partners.
Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) Members Approve
merger with CONEBI MEMBERS of Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) have endorsed a change to the association’s statutes that paves the way for a merger with CONEBI (Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry). CIE says this landmark decision
marks the beginning of a new era for Europe’s cycling industry. Under a new name, CIE will continue
advocating for the cycling industry in Brussels, firmly placing cycling in Europe’s mobility and industrial strategies. By bringing together the strengths, expertise, and communities of CIE and CONEBI, the united association will remain a results-driven collaboration of its members.
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