Element Skateboards has added Jon Sinko to the company as VP, Global Merchandising and Design, overseeing the brand’s product function globally. If you don’t know Jon, here’s his background:
Jon comes to Element after a 20-year tenure with adidas where he was most recently global head of product for Skateboarding and Snowboarding. Having been with the brand since their entry into the skateboarding industry, Jon has had several roles and led various businesses that broadened his experiences in both product and Go-To-Market planning and execution. Along the way, he helped craft strategy, lead both the apparel and footwear merchandising teams, worked across the business with design, sales, marketing and skate and snow teams to help bring the right concepts to market.
Congrats all around. For the official word from Element and exactly how Johnny Schillereff feels about this new hire, please follow the jump.
ELEMENT SKATEBOARDS WELCOMES JON SINKO AS VP, GLOBAL MERCHANDISING AND DESIGN
Jon Sinko Will Lead Global Element Product Merchandising, Design, and Development Staff
Irvine, CA (June 5, 2018) – Element today announces the addition of Jon Sinko to the company as VP, Global Merchandising and Design, overseeing the brand’s product function globally.
As Element had been searching for a world class M&D leader, Jon had set himself apart. Global General Manager, David Brooks says “We’re thrilled to welcome Jon to Element. He has a great track record of success in building teams, bringing the right product to the market at the right time, solving complex development issues that come with global brands and increased need for speed to market.”
Jon comes to Element after a 20-year tenure with adidas where he was most recently global head of product for Skateboarding and Snowboarding. Having been with the brand since their entry into the skateboarding industry, Jon has had several roles and led various businesses that broadened his experiences in both product and Go-To-Market planning and execution. Along the way, he helped craft strategy, lead both the apparel and footwear merchandising teams, worked across the business with design, sales, marketing and skate and snow teams to help bring the right concepts to market.
“I’ve always been a fan of the Element brand. They’ve been a positive and inspirational force in skateboarding for 25 years. It was important to me that my future career within skateboarding have meaning and truly give back to the community and Element has that as a part of the their core values in both principle and practice. I also love working with product and Element will afford me the opportunity to lead every aspect from idea to market. I’m excited to be here and look forward to working with the teams to keep pushing the brand forward.” – Jon Sinko.
“I’m happy to welcome Jon Sinko to the Element family. With 20 years at adidas, it’s an honor that Jon saw the vision and made the move to Element. His vast accomplishments and deep roots in skateboarding are immeasurable. It is clear Jon’s a great fit, and will bring more success to Element.” – Johnny Schillereff, Founder.
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About Element Skateboards: in 1992, the Element seed was planted. Our goal was simple, to be the best we could be in the most honest and ethical way possible. We joined together to elevate what we all truly believe in. Today we continue to create the art, direction and message on the constant path to bring progress to skateboarding. We are more than a business; we are a family, all on the same journey for the growth within ourselves, Element and all that surrounds us. – Johnny Schillereff, Founder
