Jason Steris, who joined Volcom in 1993 as a Southern California sales rep and rose to become CEO, has exited the company, Volcom confirmed this afternoon.
Jason, who is very well-liked in the industry, spent nearly his whole career at Volcom, holding a variety of titles including National Sales Manager, COO and President.
He was a key executive when the company went public, and also during the more recent ownership by Kering.
Kering recently named its executive Todd Hymel as CEO of Action Sports Brands and moved him from Paris to Orange County. Kering acquired Volcom in 2011.
Here is the official statement from Volcom:
Volcom, LLC today announces the appointment of Todd Hymel as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jason Steris who is leaving the company. These changes are effective immediately. Currently CEO of Action Sports Brands at Kering, Todd Hymel will take this additional responsibility.
Volcom’s Co-founder and Chairman Richard Woolcott said: “I’d like to warmly thank Jason for all of his hard work, dedication and longstanding friendship. He did a great job for Volcom and I wish him all the best.”
“This has been an amazing ride for the past 23 years and I could not be more proud of what we have built and the many friends I have made along the way,” said Steris. “I wish for nothing else but the continued success of our employees, sales reps, team riders and retailers around the world. I am incredibly appreciative of all that I have learned and especially grateful to everyone who supported me over the years and helped make this company one of my greatest joys. I will always root for the continued success of the Stone.”
Richard Woolcott said: “I am pleased to welcome Todd Hymel to take the helm at Volcom. I’m confident that his strong leadership and extensive expertise in business development acquired over the years will benefit Volcom in its expansion”.
“On behalf of the entire management team, I want to acknowledge Jason for his tireless efforts in helping to make Volcom what it is today,” said Todd Hymel. “Moving forward, I am excited about the opportunity to be firmly entrenched in the business and continue to build on our unique and strong foundation.”
