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Element appoints new design and marekting vice presidents

Element continues to evolve as a global brand with the appointment of Reynald Gautier and Julien Duval to…

News November 24, 2014
Johnny Schillereffäó»s TED talk

Johnny Schillereff’s TED talk encourages leadership through innocent passion

Element Founder and President Johnny Schillereff once said “I always think I am the dumbest guy in the…

News October 28, 2014
Team Element named best of the

Team Element named best of the best

Press release: 9th January – Costa Mesa, California Element has been awarded “Best Team” at one of skateboarding’s…

News January 9, 2014
The Element team in a new creative space in Costa Mesa. Element said the tree in the back of the warehouse symbolizes a new beginning. Photo courtesy of Element.

Element looks forward after job cuts this week

We asked Founder Johnny Schillereff some questions about the layoffs this week, and about what is next for…

News June 28, 2013
Element employees Cole Young

Element and Billabong celebrate Go Skateboarding Day

In addition to celebrating Go Skateboarding Day with events aimed at consumers, Element for the first time hosted…

News June 23, 2013
Element Founder Johnny Schillereff. Photos courtesy of Element.

Johnny Schillereff of Element speaks out

Element Founder Johnny Schillereff discusses the ongoing troubles at Billabong, the role of founders and why he has…

News June 11, 2013
Element President Johnny Schillereff at the Waterman's Ball last year. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Johnny Schillereff on new casual shoe collection

A talk with Element Founder and President about the new Emerald Collection, the niche the collection hopes to…

News May 13, 2013
Element's Drop Spot at Crossroads. Photos by Shelby Stanger.

Element Founder and President on Drop Spot

An interview with Johnny Schillereff on Element's Drop Spot, portable skateboarding obstacles that are proving popular with skaters…

News May 13, 2013
The panel on collaborations at the Industry Boot Camp. Photo by Brent Hilleman.

Tips on collaborations from Schillereff, Gehris, more

Brand executives shares lessons they have learned from creating collaborative products.

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series