Gary Burnand is the new Osprey Europe marketing director

Gary Burnand is the new Osprey Europe marketing director

Osprey Europe has recently further strengthened the management team by welcoming Gary Burnand as marketing director. Burnand brings extensive knowledge in global, commerce and e-commerce brand marketing, acquired in previous Senior roles in the VF Corp group, Barbour and Levi Strauss & Co.

“I’m really excited to become a part of Osprey Europe and contribute to its growth path,” says Burnand. “Osprey has led the world of backpacks for 45 years in terms of design, functionality and sustainability. We are experiencing an incredible momentum, based on our team and the pioneering culture that sets us apart. We are developing our technical potential in the Outdoor world, with a further opening towards the Travel & Lifestyle sectors”.

Commenting on the nomination of Burnand, Jonathan Petty, Director of Osprey Europe Manager said “I am honored to welcome Gary to Osprey Europe to lead the Marketing department. Gary brings with him a great consumer-marketing experience, having worked with brands like Barbour, Wrangler/Lee, Levi and Kraft all over Europe. I trust in his support to bring Osprey even higher, contributing to our journey to become the No.1 brand for backpacks in Europe”.

Gary will be also at OutDoor by ISPO 2019.