Head N.V. · Amsterdam The Netherlands(Vienna: HEAD)
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This link will open in a new window Head makes the gear that gets skiers, tennis players, and divers out in front. The company manufactures and markets branded sports equipment -- including Penn-branded tennis balls and racquets -- in more than 85 countries. In a bid to boost its presence in a low-growth sector, the company has expanded by buying new brands and entering the snowboard market. The company has also expanded its brands through a variety of sportswear licensing agreements. Tennis great Andre Agassi uses Head racquets. Head was founded in 1950 by Howard Head, inventor of the first metal ski. The company is about 49% owned (and effectively controlled) by chairman and CEO Johan Eliasch and his family. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Head N.V. Financials
| Company Type | Public - Vienna: HEAD Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2007 Employees | 2,216 |
Head N.V. Executives
17 executives listed for Head N.V.'s Amsterdam The Netherlands location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman and CEO | Johan Eliasch | |
| Deputy Chairman | Ralf Bernhart | |
| EVP Operations; Managing Director, HTM Sport- und Freizeitgerate | Edgar Pollmann |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Head N.V.
The primary demand drivers for sporting goods are consumer income and demographic trends. The profitability of individual companies is determined by efficient manufacturing and effective marketing. Large companies enjoy advantages in economies of scale and brand recognition, and often offer a wide range of products. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialized or unique products that interest enthusiasts. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Head N.V. Competitors
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