Fred BASSE, Former Executive General Manager Rip Curl Europe & Former EuroSIMA President
For the fifteenth episode of Podcast Inside Eurosima, we welcome Fred BASSE, former Executive General Manager of Rip Curl Europe & EuroSIMA President.
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Julie POLLET & Damien MARLY, Founders of CHIPIRON
CHIPIRON. The word embodies the French “Sud-Ouest” though for the past few years it has come to refer to the surfers of an up and coming brand rather than the famous squid dish served in local restaurants.
In just under fifteen years, Damien Marly and Julie Pollet – his partner in the water and on the beach – have succeeded in developing a 360 degree business that spans well beyond just shaping surfboards. It encompasses surfwear, accessories, shops and even a surf school. Chipiron has indeed become a landmark in the Hossegor and Soorts area and the little brand’s ambition is far from ready to stop there.
Emmanuel Debrueres, Co-owner & CEO of OXBOW
Emmanuel Debrueres is behind one of the most uplifting stories of the European surf industry in the past few years: the take-over, or rather « rebirth » of Oxbow. It was an ambitious bet, fed by over 25 years of experience in Action Sports and an unwavering passion for the industry and its brands in general.
Xabi ANTON, Waimea surf shop Owner and Manager
“I think you have to learn when to stay small and keep a low profile. The more you keep a low profile, the better you can weather the storms that come your way.”
In these few words, taken from the episode, Xabi sums up the Waimea surf shop philosophy. Located just a few meters from the waves in Anglet, the oldest surf shop in Europe to be still in business is more than just a shop. It’s an institution.
Guillaume CAZET, Head of events for the City of Anglet
Guillaume Cazet has three passions in life: surfing, his city Anglet and organising events. The best part is that he has managed to combine his three passions by working in the Events department of Anglet, which he joined 26 years ago and which he now runs.
Michel HOFF, AUPA HOFF DISTRIBUTION Founder and a founding member of EUROSIMA
For this episode we are thrilled to welcome a pillar of the European boardsports industry and a founding member of Eurosima : Michel Hoff.
As the exclusive distributor for Morey Boogie back in the day and a key retailer for boardsports in the 90’s and 2000’s, it is partly thanks to Michel Hoff that Europe saw the introduction and eventually the huge success of bodyboarding as a sport. But that is only one of many accomplishments this trend-setter has gifted the industry. Some examples of what a key player he’s been for the industry include importing and selling brands like SexWax, Reef or technologies such as SurfTech, as well as a number of other successful business endeavors.
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