Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp., has announced that long-time sports apparel industry executive John Graham has been named President of the division, effective immediately. Graham previously was Speedo USA’s Senior Vice President, Sales.
“John brings a depth of experience in the sports industry to Speedo USA, and we are thrilled to have him lead the business,” said Ken Duane, CEO, Heritage Brands and North America Wholesale of PVH. “He possesses the ideal blend of sales expertise, success in building strong teams and intuitive sports business sense. We look forward to watching Speedo USA grow under his leadership.”
“Speedo is one of the most respected brands in the industry, deeply rooted in its heritage but poised for continued success in and around the water, and in the marketplace,” said Graham. “I am honored to lead Speedo USA and look forward to what’s ahead.”
Prior to joining Speedo USA, Graham spent two years as the Senior Vice President of Sales for surf and snowboarding apparel brand Quiksilver. In this role, he focused on e-commerce and wholesale sales in North America, and oversaw a 160-person sales, operations and customer service team.
He previously worked with Easton Bell Sports, later sold to Bauer Performance Sports, as its Senior Vice President of Commerce for two years, leading sales and customer service, and successfully supporting new brand positions for its baseball and hockey businesses.
Graham began his career at Nike, where he took on numerous strategic, sales-driven roles in several countries over his 18-year tenure with the company. He left Nike as its Commercial Director for Nike Action Sports after two years as the Director of Apparel Sales for North America.
