APPOINTMENTS This month’s movers and shakers throughout the cycle industry...
Fran Millar Fran Millar, Rapha
Rapha has announced that Fran Millar will become its new CEO, effective Monday, September 23. According to an update issued by the brand, Millar will offer an “unparalleled wealth of experience and passion for cycling” to Rapha, as it enters a new era of growth and innovation. “Fran Millar’s career is a testament to
her dedication to cycling and her ability to drive transformative change, ” said Steuart Walton, co-founder of RZC, the investment firm that acquired Rapha in 2017. “Her extensive background in the
cycling world includes pivotal roles with Team Sky and Team Ineos, where she played a critical role in securing seven Tour de France victories. ” Millar’s career began when she established the Face Partnership in 2000, which went on to represent a host of British cycling talent. Post Face, Millar played an important part in the successes of Team Sky and then Team Ineos Grenadiers. Following her success in cycling,
30 | September 2024 Jordan Matthews Jordan Matthews, PaceUp Media
PaceUp Media, a PR and marketing agency for cycling and endurance sports, has announced further team growth this summer with the addition of Jordan Matthews to its PR roster. Matthews, an accomplished elite triathlete outside the office, joins the UK team already having agency and brand
Millar was appointed CEO of Belstaff in 2020 and was tasked with developing a turnaround strategy for the business. Over the last three years, she has sought to improve financial performance, reposition the brand, lead cultural change and implement operational efficiencies. “Rapha is one of the most iconic brands in sport and has huge potential for its next phase of growth,” said Millar. “It has been a constant presence in my life and career, a brand I have always loved, referenced and returned to. This role combines everything I am passionate about and I am honoured to lead Rapha into the exciting next chapter of its journey.”
experience under her belt, having also been a product tester at a global cycling brand.
Before a recent injury which has curtailed much of her 2024 season, Matthews is a previous top 10 finisher at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. She joins as the latest PR executive and will be working across a number of client partners across running, cycling and triathlon. “Jordan has already proven a great addition to the team with an established network, fresh creativity and a willingness to learn,” said PaceUp director, Tom Copeland. “Her understanding of endurance sport from both a working perspective as well as on a personal level provides a great basis from which to grow.” Matthews joins following a restructure for the agency which has seen the establishment of a new Brighton office alongside its Clerkenwell, London base.
Pasqual Canals, Haro
Haro Bikes has continued its expansion programme in Europe by appointing a country manager for Iberian market. Pasqual Canals will join the US-based
bike manufacturer to lead in Spain, Andorra and Portugal. Canals’ career in the bike industry spans nearly 10 years, working for brands including Intense, Ibis, Santa Cruz, Cervelo and Fox. Following the announcement, Canals said: “If I think about Haro, the first thing that comes to mind is an image of Dave Mirra and Ryan Nyquist winning medals at
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