North American accessories ad apparel specialist Louis Garneau has confirmed that Eric Sakalowsky is on board with the Garneau team as Global Marketing Director. A passionate cyclist and Nordic skier, Eric Sakalowsky brings over 18 years of sales and marketing experience in the cycling industry, including most recently serving as Director of Sales and Marketing for Todson Inc., the US distributor for Topeak, OnGuard, Velox and MET brands.
Eric’s expertise in brand marketing and strategy creation will be an asset for the existing marketing team, which includes Marie-Andrée Vézina in Canada and Heidi Myers in the United States.
“We are excited to welcome Eric to the Garneau family, and we believe he will help bring the brand to a new level,” said Louis Garneau, company President and Founder. Eric can be reached at esakalowsky[at]louisgarneau.us.
“I have been an admirer of Louis Garneau since I began cycling; a Garneau helmet saved me from a nasty fall as a new racer and I have been an appreciative fan ever since,” noted Eric Sakalowsky.
“I am excited to join the Garneau team and will lend my passion and commitment to this authentic brand and the talented group of people who deliver such innovative, high-quality, and great-wearing products.”
Today, the Louis Garneau Group employs close to 450 people and its sales are constantly increasing. Louis Garneau Sports Inc has become a world-class company thanks to its innovative products, its international sponsorships and the sale of its products in approximately 40 countries.
The company has been constantly growing and more than ever concentrates its efforts on R&D and innovation. Louis Garneau is a flourishing group which provides cycle wear for a multitude of world-renowned cyclists. In the current Tour de France, Team Europcar professional cycling team is wearing Garneau clothes and accessories.
